Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell faces four challenges at once, all of them daunting.

The average wage earned by an American worker rose a sharp 0.5% in January, more than twice the typical increase. How come? Most likely because higher minimum wages kicked in in a number of states.

Across a number of metrics, the labor market looks remarkably stable even as it has cooled. Monthly jobs growth has stayed ...

The central bank has halted hiring to align with a White House directive and pulled back its work on climate change.

YIELDS on government securities (GS) declined across the board last week following strong demand for the Treasury’s dual-tenor bond offer and as the US Federal Reserve kept benchmark rates steady ...

An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly last month, the latest sign that some consumer prices ...

The future of global trade under Trump and its potential impact is fuelling hedging demand for the precious metal from the US ...

Even inflation falling close to 2% in the coming months might not necessarily allow the Fed to cut rates soon, Logan said.

Claudia Sahm, expert on monetary and fiscal policy, discusses the Sahm Rule, labor supply and unprecedented economic events.

The seven individuals who serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve as of February 2025 are Jerome H. Powell (chair), Philip N. Jefferson (vice chair), Michael S. Barr (vice chair for ...

Recent research has identified periods when the Federal Reserve intentionally acted to slow inflation when it exceeded ...

Risk of rising consumer prices is sensitive area for investors; stocks, high risk assets at risk; provision allows Trump to increase size and scope of tariffs ...