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Here’s what interest-rate changes may mean for bond returns as traders watch Fed
The higher yields found in the bond market provide a bigger buffer against volatility compared with a few years ago — and ...
One of Trump's top picks for Fed chair doubles down on rate cut demands
Governor Christopher Waller's comments come as tensions between Fed Chair Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump have ...
Fed's rate-cut delay intact as inflation fears override Trump pressure
The case for a U.S. interest rate cut remains unresolved as Federal Reserve officials head into their policy meeting later ...
Does the economy need a boost? Here’s an argument for an interest-rate cut.
One of the chief reasons the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates now, a top central banker argues, is because the ...
Fed official says central bank should cut rates at next meeting
A top Federal Reserve official said late Thursday that the central bank should cut its key interest rate later this month, ...
Fed officials grow more outspoken—and split—over interest rate cuts
Some officials want a July cut to protect the labor market, while others want to wait because they anticipate more inflation ...
Fed's Waller Calls for July Interest Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said policymakers should cut interest rates this month to boost a job market that ...
Fed Official Calls For Rate Cut Amid Ongoing Pressure From Trump
Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller on Thursday called for the central bank to cut interest rates in July.
The Fed Should Pause Again
The Federal Open Market Committee meets again on July 29-30 & the consensus expectation is that Committee will once again ...
Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters
Trump has criticized Powell for months because the chair has kept the short-term interest rate the Fed controls at 4.3% this ...
JNK Can Benefit From Lower Rates; Cuts May Be Pushed Out Due To Higher Inflation
JNK provides high-yield bond exposure with solid income and diversification, but rate and inflation risks cloud near-term returns. Read why JNK ETF is a hold.
Can the Fed stay independent? Trump-era adviser may put it to the test.
Kevin Hassett's Trump-era makeover is fueling questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve as he emerges as a leading contender to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair.