Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve is under fire from the Trump administration over a controversial renovation project at its Washington headquarters, which has soared past its original $2.5 billion estimate. In response, Fed Chair Jerome Powell ordered a review of the project amid growing political backlash and...

Once seen as one of Wall Street's favorite bets on a Trump presidency, regional bank stocks have lagged in 2025—but renewed optimism around deregulation and cheap valuations could soon turn the tide. When Donald Trump won the presidential election for a second time in November 2024, regional bank...

A seemingly offhand remark from President Donald Trump has set off a wave of speculation in Washington and on Wall Street about the future leadership of the Federal Reserve. What To Know: During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Trump accused Fed Chairman Jerome Powell of cutting interest rates in 2024...

Wall Street rose on Wednesday as investors shrugged off fresh trade uncertainty after the White House delayed the start of new tariffs to Aug. 1, raising hopes for new rounds of negotiations. This came just a day after President Donald Trump floated sweeping tariffs, including a 50% tariff on...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers are voicing their concerns on the provisions of the recently passed “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” warning of significant consequences for working American families. What Happened: On Tuesday, in a...

Macro strategist Craig Shapiro delivered a scathing critique of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s performance over the years, pushing back against the growing narrative that casts his tenure in a positive light. What Happened: On Sunday, in a post on X, Shapiro argued that the Federal Reserve under...

A stronger-than-expected labor report just crushed any hopes that the Federal Reserve would lower rates this month—despite speculation from Wall Street and direct demands from President Donald Trump. In June, the U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs, topping forecasts, while the unemployment rate ticked...

As President Donald Trump pressures Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, his newly passed tax-and-spending bill may be making that goal harder to achieve. What Happened: The Trump administration's proposed tax bill, which supporters dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,...

Even as U.S. stocks trade at all-time highs, JPMorgan's new mid-year outlook suggests a quiet storm may be forming under the surface—one that could see gold soar, the dollar weaken, and markets reset in the second half of 2025. S&P 500 May Cool Off—But Not Crash In a report shared Tuesday, the...

JP Morgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) shares are trending on Wednesday. Here’s a look at what’s going on. What To Know: JPMorgan shares traded higher in after-hours Tuesday after the company announced a dividend increase and authorized a new buyback. The company’s board announced...

Wall Street's biggest banks are rewarding shareholders with a wave of dividend hikes and buybacks totaling more than $100 billion, after clearing the Federal Reserve's 2025 stress test with capital left to spare. What Happened: Last week, the Federal Reserve’s annual stress test, which gauges...

Economist Justin Wolfers is warning that President Donald Trump's fixation on low interest rates could set the U.S. on a nightmarish path, one that increasingly mirrors the unrelenting inflation crisis that has gripped Turkey over the past couple of years. What Happened: On Tuesday, the University...

Gold has quietly pulled off a rare feat in 2025, beating Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) returns in the first half of the year by a double-digit margin. As of July 1, gold is up 26% year-to-date, marking its best half-year performance since 2007. Bitcoin has gained 13% over the same period. Since...