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US Inflation continues to ease, but the Federal Reserve holds off on rate cuts. Former Fed Governor Randy Kroszner explains why services inflation, tariffs, and cautious Fed policy are shaping the interest rate outlook for 2025. US Inflation Falls for Fifth Straight Month to 2.7% In a conversation with Media that brought clarity to the …
Trump’s budget chief slams Fed Chair Powell for mismanaging central bank funds and misleading Congress over costly headquarters renovation, escalating tensions over interest rate policies. Trump Administration Targets Powell Over $2.5 Billion Fed Renovation In a fresh escalation of tensions between the Trump administration and the U.S. Federal Reserve, President Donald Trump’s top officials have …
Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair:US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent opened up about the Trump administration’s aggressive economic strategy — from the looming August 1st tariff deadline to the sweeping immigration reforms in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” He also addressed growing speculation about who might replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, hinting at the …
The Federal Reserve 2025 stress test shows U.S. banks can endure a severe recession while maintaining required capital levels, highlighting the system’s resilience. Projected losses exceed $550 billion, but banks remain above regulatory thresholds. U.S. Federal Reserve 2025 Stress Test: Big Banks Show Strength Amid Hypothetical Recession Scenario In its latest annual stress test, the …
US Current Account Deficit Hits Record $450.2 Billion in Q1 2025:The U.S. recorded its largest-ever current account deficit of $450.2 billion in Q1 2025, driven by a surge in imports, weakening services surplus, and deteriorating investment income. The widening gap highlights rising economic vulnerabilities, growing pressure on the dollar, and increasing constraints on the Federal …
Jerome Powell Says Economy in Strong Shape:n a highly anticipated press conference, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shared an optimistic outlook on the U.S. economy while cautioning about potential inflationary pressures due to new tariffs. Powell explained why the Fed is adopting a wait-and-watch approach before cutting interest rates, emphasizing forward-looking policy and evolving business …
US Inflation:The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2025 showed a year-over-year increase of 2.4%, with core inflation (excluding food and energy) at 2.8%. Both monthly readings came in below expectations, signaling short-term cooling. However, long-term inflation pressures persist, with CPI indices hitting record highs. Markets responded positively, but questions remain about data collection …
Fed Chair Powell Has Room to Lower Rates:Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says the Federal Reserve, led by Chair Jerome Powell, has room to lower interest rates as inflation outside of tariffs trends downward. He attributes the S&P 500’s rise above 6000 to easing trade tensions and believes markets can continue climbing if tariffs don’t escalate. Siegel …
President Trump to Fire Jerome Powell:U.S. President Donald Trump has once again called on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Speaking on Thursday, he reiterated his dissatisfaction with the Fed’s current stance on monetary policy and hinted that a decision on the next Fed Chair will be coming soon. This comes as Jerome Powell’s …
US Jobs Report: The latest US jobs report has sparked diverse interpretations among economists and market strategists, reflecting a complex labor market scenario amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Michael Gapen, Chief US Economist at Morgan Stanley, and Phil Orlando, Chief Equity Strategist at Federated Hermes, recently discussed these nuances in detail. US Jobs Report Data The …