Tag: monetary_policy
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Federal Reserve Releases Monetary Policy Report to Congress
The Federal Reserve has published its Monetary Policy Report for Congress. The report discusses the conduct of monetary policy, current economic developments, and future prospects, offering key insights into the nation's financial landscape.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyBankingFinancial MarketsGeneral Politics Federal ReserveMonetary Policy ReportCongresseconomic developmentsmonetary policyeconomic prospectsU.S. Federal Reserve
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Federal Reserve Releases June 2026 FOMC Meeting Minutes
The Federal Reserve Board has released the official Minutes from its Federal Open Market Committee meeting held on June 16-17, 2026, providing public access to the Committee's recent deliberations.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Federal ReserveFOMCMonetary PolicyEconomic OutlookMinutesWashington DCJune 2026U.S. Federal Reserve
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Federal Reserve Governor Waller Addresses International Role of U.S. Dollar
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller delivered welcoming remarks at the Fifth Conference on the International Roles of the Dollar in Washington, D.C., addressing the U.S. dollar's global standing and influence.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial Markets Federal ReserveGovernor WallerU.S. DollarInternational FinanceWashington D.C.EconomicsMonetary PolicyU.S. Federal Reserve
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Media Monitor: Alan Greenspan, Former Fed Chairman, Dies at 100
USA TODAY is reporting the death of Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve chairman and influential economist, at age 100.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal Government Alan GreenspanFederal ReserveMonetary PolicyEconomistUSA TODAYDeathU.S.
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Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement
The Federal Reserve's Board of Governors announced it has issued an FOMC statement. The press release did not provide further details on the statement's content or implications.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal Government Federal ReserveFOMC statementBoard of GovernorsMonetary policyU.S. Federal Reserve
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Media Monitor: Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Under New Chair
The Washington Post reports the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive meeting, the first under new Chair Kevin Warsh, whose views align with President Trump's preference for lower borrowing costs.
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Federal Reserve Board and FOMC Release Economic Projections
The Federal Reserve Board and FOMC have released their economic projections from the June 16-17 meeting, providing the public with the central bank's latest economic outlook.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal Government Federal ReserveFOMCEconomic ProjectionsMonetary PolicyCentral BankJune 2026U.S. Federal Reserve
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Media Monitor: Federal Reserve Meeting a Defining Moment for Monetary Policy
USA TODAY reports the Federal Reserve's June meeting, chaired by Kevin Warsh, is a pivotal moment for monetary policy, even with unchanged interest rates.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal Government Federal ReserveInterest RatesMonetary PolicyJune MeetingKevin WarshUSA TODAYEconomics
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Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Federal Reserve Chairman
Kevin Warsh has taken the oath of office, becoming chairman and a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. He was also unanimously selected as chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, leading key monetary policy decisions.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal Government Kevin WarshFederal ReserveBoard of GovernorsFederal Open Market CommitteeMonetary PolicyCentral BankingUS GovernmentU.S. Federal Reserve
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Federal Reserve Releases April FOMC Meeting Minutes
The Federal Reserve Board has released the official Minutes from its Federal Open Market Committee meeting held on April 28-29, 2026, providing insights into recent monetary policy discussions and economic assessments.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyBankingFederal Government Federal ReserveFOMCMonetary PolicyMeeting MinutesWashington DCU.S. Federal Reserve
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Media Monitor: Fed holds interest rates steady
The Washington Post reports the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, marking the first pause after three cuts in late 2025 aimed at protecting the labor market amid slowing hiring.
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IMF Maintains Steady Growth Projection for Latin America and the Caribbean Amidst Global Shifts
The IMF projects steady 2.4% growth for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024-2025, highlighting robust labor markets and stable exports, while emphasizing the need for fiscal consolidation and productivity-boosting reforms.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldEconomyFinancial MarketsTradeLatin AmericaCanada IMFCaribbeanEconomic GrowthFiscal PolicyMonetary PolicyProductivityInternational Monetary Fund