Federal Reserve
Washington D.C. – September 25, 2025 – The hallowed halls of the U.S. Supreme Court are currently the battleground for a pivotal case that could redefine the political independence of the Federal Reserve, America's central bank. At the heart of this high-stakes legal drama is Fed Governor Lisa
monetary policy
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan has issued a compelling call for a significant overhaul of the central bank's rate control toolkit, advocating for a shift away from the traditional federal funds rate as the primary policy target. This proposal, articulated amidst a period of relative market calm,
Federal Reserve
In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve recently announced a quarter-point reduction in its benchmark short-term interest rate, a decision poised to ripple through the U.S. economy and directly impact consumers' credit card rates, mortgage payments, and auto loans. This strategic adjustment, occurring in late 2025, underscores
monetary policy
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan has issued a compelling call for a significant overhaul of the Federal Reserve's rate control toolkit, advocating for a proactive modernization of the central bank's operational framework. Her most recent remarks on September 25, 2025, underscore a growing sentiment within some
Federal Reserve
Wall Street's once-fervent optimism for a rapid succession of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts has hit a significant snag in late September 2025. Following the Fed's initial 25-basis-point rate reduction on September 17, a blend of fresh, nuanced economic data and cautious pronouncements from central bank
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve finds itself at a critical juncture, navigating a complex economic landscape where robust growth metrics clash with signs of a cooling labor market and persistent inflation. Recent data, including a surprising upward revision of second-quarter 2025 GDP and an unexpected dip in weekly jobless claims, has intensified
Gold
Gold prices have shattered all previous records, surging to an unprecedented high above US$3,700 per ounce, with December futures touching $3,795.90 per troy ounce. This historic rally is largely fueled by escalating market expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will continue its aggressive interest rate
Labor Market
Chicago, IL – September 23, 2025 – The latest advance report from the Chicago Fed Labor Market Indicators (CFLMI) for September 2025 paints a picture of a decelerating labor market, offering both potential relief for inflation-wary central bankers and a cautionary signal for economic growth. While the Layoffs and Other Separations Rate
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve's latest Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) released in September 2025 has offered a nuanced yet largely optimistic outlook for the U.S. economy, indicating a slight upward revision to its real GDP growth forecast for 2025, alongside higher projections for 2026 and 2027. This adjustment
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve finds itself in a precarious balancing act as persistently elevated inflation continues to hover above its long-term 2% target. With the latest projections indicating a return to the target only by 2028, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell explicitly warning of near-term upside risks, the central bank
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve delivered a significant shift in its monetary policy in September 2025, enacting a 25-basis point reduction in the target range for the federal funds rate, bringing it to 4.0%-4.25%. This move marks the first interest rate cut since December 2024, signaling a cautious but
FOMC
A significant and widening divergence of views among members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on the future trajectory of interest rates is sending ripples of uncertainty through financial markets. While some influential voices, notably newly appointed Fed Governor Stephen Miran, are advocating for significantly faster and steeper rate