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Americans Kept Spending in February as Retail Sales Beat Expectations
Retail sales rose 0.6% from January, beating the 0.4% increase economists polled by FactSet had forecast.
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Fed Officials Aren’t Worried About Economic Growth. Are They Missing Something?
The optimism of Fed officials puts them somewhat at odds with a string of gloomy economic signals.
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Fed’s Powell Says Rates Are in ‘a Good Place’ for Oil
The Fed chair also took questions on private credit, rising oil prices, and more.
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Kevin Warsh Will Face ‘Energy Shock’ and Other Challenges if Confirmed as Fed Chair, Gov. Barr Says
Federal Reserve governor Michael Barr said Thursday that Kevin Warsh is “well qualified” but will inherit significant challenges if he becomes Fed chair.
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Fed Officials Agree Inflation Is Stuck. They Don’t Agree on How to Respond.
Inflation remains well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% annual target. Several Fed governors, speaking recently, outlined differing policy considerations.
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How Worried Are Fed Leaders About Oil Shock? 4 Events Thursday Will Provide Clues.
Oil prices have surged since the conflict with Iran began, gasoline has jumped, and markets sold off sharply after the Fed’s March decision to keep rates steady.
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Warsh’s Fed Priority Could Lead to a Market Revolt
Warsh, in line to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, wants to trim the central bank’s balance sheet. Past efforts to do so haven’t gone well.
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Powell Invokes Volcker’s Fight Against Inflation and Political Pressure in Award Speech
The remarks come after President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked Powell and the Fed for not bringing interest rates lower, raising pointed questions about the central bank’s independence.
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Don’t Count Out Rate Cuts in 2026. Fed Doves Still Exist.
Gov. Christopher Waller and Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman both spoke publicly on Friday after markets nearly priced out rate cuts entirely for 2026.
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Trump Escalates Attack on Powell, as Questions About Fed Chair Transition Continue
Trump’s remarks could escalate the legal feud that is threatening to derail the confirmation of his chosen successor for Fed chair.
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Fed Chair Powell Is Watching Iran Like a Hawk
The Fed chair made clear that he won’t simply “look through” the surge in crude prices, breaking with the playbook for energy shocks.
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What Could Happen if Warsh Isn’t Confirmed Before Powell’s Term as Fed Chair Expires
The nominee still doesn’t have a Senate confirmation hearing date, although Jerome Powell’s term as chair technically ends May 15.
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The Economy Has 4 Problems. The Fed Can’t Fix Them.
Growth, inflation, jobs, war. The picture is bleaker than it was a month ago, and lower interest rates may not be the answer.
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U.S. Says Powell Is ‘Strongarming’ Investigation by Saying He Might Not Step Down
The Fed chair’s legal counsel says Powell’s resignation from the board was never meant to be used as a bargaining chip.
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Federal Judge Blocks Probe of Fed’s Powell
The Trump administration will appeal the ruling, Pirro said during a Friday press conference.
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