Federal Reserve Interest Rates: Governor urges aggressive
Federal Reserve interest rates remain a central topic as policymakers debate whether to implement aggressive cuts to support the labor market and economic
Live Coverage of Stephen Miran’s Confirmation Hearing: Trump’s Nominee Discusses Rates and the Economy
During his confirmation hearing, Stephen Miran, President Trump’s nominee for a key financial regulatory position, addressed questions concerning the Federal Reserve’s approach to interest rates and the broader U.S. economy.…
Industrial Policy Gains Respectability, but Trump’s Intel Deal Sparks Concerns Over Corruption of the Concept
A recent opinion piece argues that industrial policy, once viewed skeptically, is regaining legitimacy, but warns that political influences may be tainting its implementation. The article suggests that the concept…
Big Take Podcast: Experts Discuss the Future of Fed Independence After Trump’s Attempt to Oust Lisa Cook
On today’s edition of the Big Take Podcast, hosts @Sarahsholder and @mckonomy discussed recent developments surrounding the independence of the Federal Reserve. The conversation focused on the implications of President…
Turkey concludes deposit instrument aimed at supporting lira amid currency crisis
Turkey has officially phased out a financial instrument introduced in December 2021 aimed at supporting the national currency. The deposit instrument was initially implemented as a measure to stabilize the…
RBNZ Chief Economist: Recent Economic Slowdown Seen as Temporary, No Need for Excessive Stimulus
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) maintains a cautious stance on monetary policy, indicating that additional stimulus may not be necessary at this time. Chief Economist Paul Conway stated…