‘Stagflation’ risk puts Federal Reserve in tricky spot as it meets this week
The Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell, are potentially headed to a tough spot as it prepares to meet Tuesday and ...
Trump names Bowman as top Federal Reserve bank regulator
President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Michelle Bowman to oversee the Federal Reserve’s financial regulatory efforts, a move that could lead to looser rules for large banks.
Powell Contends With Double Threat of Economic Chaos and Political Hostility
Not long ago, it looked like Jerome Powell’s final test as Federal Reserve chair would be to stick the soft landing. Now, ...
With inflation rising but economy slowing, Fed faces dilemma on interest rate forecasts
The Fed is set to hold interest rates steady, but with inflation rising amid a slowing economy, it could reduce its interest ...