The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Brett Kavanaugh Says Trump Threatens Federal Reserve Independence

Trump’s legal arguments “would weaken, if not shatter, the independence of the Federal Reserve,” the justice said.

Reason · Jan 22

Lisa Cook Case Sets Off Supreme Court Alarm as 'For Cause' Firing Puts Fed Stability at Risk

The Supreme Court weighs whether Trump can fire Fed governor Lisa Cook 'for cause', raising concerns over Fed independence and economic stability.

International Business Times UK · Jan 22

Stocks Set to Extend Rally After Trump’s Greenland Pivot, U.S. PCE Inflation and GDP Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.66%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.89% this morning, pointing to further gains on Wall Street after U.S. President Donald Trump walked back his threats to impose tariffs on a group of European countries over Greenland.

Barchart · Jan 22

Dollar Rallies as President Trump Backs Off Tariff Threats on Europe

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.18%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and moved higher after President Trump said that he would refrain from imposing tariffs on goods from European nations that oppose his effort to take possession of Greenland, citing a "framework of...

Barchart · Jan 21

Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable

President Donald Trump’s plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest rates on home loans and credit cards, and banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes

The Independent UK · Jan 21

As the 1 percent get richer, the average American is still falling behind

The top 1 percent in the U.S. saw their wealth grow by $5.6 trillion from March to September

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Stocks Rally as Greenland Tensions Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.97%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.33%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +1.03%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jan 21

Dollar Little Changed as President Trump Dials Back Harsh Rhetoric on Greenland

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.02%. The dollar is slightly lower today amid concerns that President Trump will impose higher tariffs on several European countries if they don’t allow him to acquire Greenland. The dollar remained lower after the US Dec pending home sales posted their...

Barchart · Jan 21

Stocks Rebound as President Trump Eases Rhetoric on Greenland

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.57%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.632%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.45%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.62%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jan 21

Supreme Court airs doubts over Trump’s power to fire Fed member

The Supreme Court appeared ready to rule against President Donald Trump’s push to immediately remove Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook.

Roll Call · Jan 21