Federal Reserve

Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Weighs In on Trump’s Tariff Deadline and the Future of US Economic Policy

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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 …

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U.S. Federal Reserve 2025 Stress Test: Big Banks Show Strength Amid Hypothetical Recession Scenario

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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 …

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Jerome Powell Says Economy in Strong Shape but Warns Tariff Inflation Storm May Be Brewing

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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 …

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US Inflation Cools to 2.4% in May, Core at 2.8%: CPI Comes in Below Expectations But Long-Term Pressures Persist

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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 …

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Fed Chair Powell Has Room to Lower Rates, Says Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel As S&P 500 Crosses 6,000 Level

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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 …

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President Trump to Fire Jerome Powell? Fed Independence Faces Fresh Pressure Ahead of 2026

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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 …

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US Jobs Report Signals Cooling Economy but Labor Market Remains Tight; Here Is What Morgan Stanley Says On US Jobs Report

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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 …

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Bond Market Getting More Sensitive to Rising Debt and Deficits, Says Schwab’s Kathy Jones

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Bond Market Getting More Sensitive to Rising Debt: Charles Schwab’s Kathy Jones warns that the bond market is becoming increasingly sensitive to the U.S.’s rising debt and budget deficits, demanding higher risk premiums. Alongside her, Allspring Global’s Brian Van Cronkhite explains why equities remain resilient despite macroeconomic uncertainties, inflation concerns, and tariff risks. The discussion …

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US Q1 GDP Data: US GDP Decreased At An Annual Rate of 0.2 Percent In The First Quarter Of 2025

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US Q1 GDP Data: US Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025 (January, February, and March), according to the second estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2024, real GDP increased 2.4 percent. US Q1 GDP Data: …

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