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Former Fed officials: Markets still trust Fed independence

Former Fed officials: Markets still trust Fed independence

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Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg Processing Content Key Insight:  A panel of former Federal Reserve officials discussed the implications of a probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying the market’s muted reaction reflected political pushback against a potential indictment. Expert Quote:  “Markets think these institutions will be strong enough to withstand these types of shocks.” — Randall Kroszner, […]

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Trump says furor over Powell probe won’t delay Fed pick

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(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump said he would announce his nomination to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell within “the next few weeks” despite the backlash over a Justice Department probe into the remodeling of the central bank’s headquarters that has threatened his ability to secure a confirmation. Processing Content Trump was asked about his

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Inflation holds steady at 2.7% as December prices stay hot

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Processing Content Key insight: Inflation showed little sign of slowing in December, with monthly and annual inflation rates unchanged from November. Prices rose 0.3% in December and 2.7% year over year. Supporting data: Core inflation, measuring the rise in prices excluding food and fuel, rose 0.2% in December. Food prices rose 0.7%. Dairy products rose

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Markets, lawmakers scramble amid DOJ inquiry into Fed

Markets, lawmakers scramble amid DOJ inquiry into Fed

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Getty Images Processing Content Key Insight: Market watchers have expressed concern that the Trump administration’s threat of criminal charges against Fed Chair Jerome Powell can push mortgage interest rates up and devalue U.S. financial assets. Expert Quote: “At this point, Fed independence is on life support. It will be dead if the Senate confirms a

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Powell says DOJ served Fed subpoenas, threatened indictment

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Key insight: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank had been served subpoenas by the Department of Justice. Expert quote: “This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions — or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure

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Economists forecast just 50 basis points of Fed cuts in 2026

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Just 14% of the economists surveyed by Wolters Kluwer expect the Federal Open Market Committee’s next short-term rate reduction to take place at its January meeting. Processing Content Overall, the Blue Chip Economic Indicators panel consensus is for two cuts during this year to the Fed Funds Rate and none next year, with almost no

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Bill Pulte seen as key instigator behind Powell subpoena

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Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte was a driving force behind the Trump administration’s decision to subpoena the Federal Reserve, according to people familiar with the matter, intensifying pressure on the central bank as President Donald Trump prepares to pick a new Fed chief. Processing Content Some of Trump’s allies were alarmed by the

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DOJ opens criminal investigation into Federal Reserve and Powell

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The Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas on Friday, threatening a criminal indictment over Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Congressional testimony last summer, Powell said Sunday. The testimony was about the Fed’s $2.5 billion renovation of its D.C. headquarters, but Powell said in a video released on the Federal Reserve website

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Treasuries slip ahead of jobs report, possible tariffs ruling

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Treasuries slid as investors anticipated Friday’s December employment data and possible Supreme Court strike-down of tariffs that have improved the US fiscal position. Processing Content Yields across maturities were higher by less than three basis points after rebounding from session lows. US economic data showing improved productivity, weekly initial jobless claims near recent lows and

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Fed’s Kashkari flags concern about labor market

Fed’s Kashkari flags concern about labor market

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David Paul Morris/Bloomberg Processing Content Key Insight: Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said the labor market is continuing to cool, though he wants to see additional data before deciding how monetary policy should proceed. Expert Quote: “My guess is we’re pretty close to neutral right now, and we just need to get more data to

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