How Worried Should Investors Be About a Jerome Powell Investigation? The Justice Department served subpoenas on the Fed about a project to remodel the central bank's historic buildings. Kiplinger · Jan 12
Trump’s pick for the Fed ‘fuels an existential threat’ as central bank independence is targeted, JPMorgan says “The main threat to the Fed independence is not politically motivated turnover shifting the outcome of votes.” Fortune · Aug 9, 2025
The Federal Reserve's power: Congress giveth and Congress can taketh away "Don't forget, our Federal Reserve is not at all a part of our Constitution. It's a creature of the U.S. Congress, created by the Federal Reserve Act 1913." Fortune · Aug 2, 2025
US Fed To Provide Fresh Clues On Rate Cuts After Uptick In Inflation The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep its key lending rate unchanged again on Wednesday, as policymakers continue discussions over when to start rate cuts and launch the next phase in their long-running battle against inflation. International Business Times · Mar 17, 2024
The Fed already had a tough inflation fight. Now, it must deal with banks collapsing Consumer prices in February were 6% higher than a year ago, as inflation continues to ease. The data comes just days after the collapse of two regional lenders is roiling the banking system. WEKU · Mar 14, 2023
Biden’s student-loan relief adds new wrinkle to inflation debate President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive a portion of student loans held by tens of millions of people will ripple through the economy as personal spending and savings shift, but no factor will be more closely watched than inflation. Tribune News Service · Aug 25, 2022
Fed’s inflation fight made tougher by state relief efforts States’ efforts to provide inflation relief to US consumers with tax rebates may go over well with recipients — yet they risk adding even more fuel to spending and making it tougher for Federal Reserve policy makers to cool inflation. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022