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Waller says Fed should cut rates now with labor market on edge
Fed officials will gather July 29-30 in Washington. Waller’s remarks set him apart from most of his fellow policymakers, who ...
The Trump camp’s tug of war over Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s future
Under the law, Trump can fire Powell for what’s known as “cause.” What Trump’s inner circle is grappling with is what exactly ...
Fed’s John Williams Says Rate Stance Remains ‘Entirely Appropriate’
The president of the New York Fed suggested he is reluctant to support lowering interest rates ahead of the bank’s next ...
Should You Open a HELOC or Home Equity Loan Before the Fed’s July Meeting?
If you’re happy with your mortgage rate but want to tap into your home’s equity, consider how the Federal Reserve’s next ...
Will mortgage rates fall after the July Fed meeting? Here's what experts expect
With the Federal Reserve's July meeting on the horizon, many prospective homebuyers and homeowners are wondering what it ...
Does an independent Federal Reserve really matter? Experts explain.
“It’s by now widely agreed, almost all over the world: If you leave monetary policy in political hands, you’ll get too much ...
Why Trump's push for a 1% Fed policy rate could spell trouble for US economy
A Fed policy rate that low is not typically a sign that the U.S. is the "hottest" country in the world for investment, as ...
What could happen to HELOC rates now that inflation is rising again?
With June's inflation reading coming in hotter than the month prior, the Fed is under renewed pressure to maintain its ...