The Federal Reserve
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In The News
‘Laughably Behind The Curve’: The Fed Isn’t Doing Enough To Rein In Inflation, Economists Say
The Federal Reserve is poised to raise the federal funds rate by 0.75% on July 27 in a bid to…
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In Congress
The Left Wants To Inject Wokeness Into Another Key Institution
The Federal Reserve already has too much power over the economic lives of Americans, so of course, the Left wants…
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Opinion
Fed Action, Once Again, Way Too Little & Way Too Late
At its May 4 meeting, the Fed decided to raise the Federal Funds rate by half a percentage point, or 50 basis…
Read More » Jerome Powell Doesn’t Have The Stomach To Fix Inflation, Experts Say
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s response to the near 40-year inflation which included loose monetary policy during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Read More »Powell Says ‘Inflation Is Much Too High,’ Suggests Taking A More Aggressive Stance
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Monday that soaring prices have become a concern for the U.S. economy, and he…
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White House Watch
Biden Federal Reserve Nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin Withdraws Nomination
Sarah Bloom Raskin, President Joe Biden’s pick for a key Federal Reserve position, withdrew her nomination Tuesday after receiving bipartisan…
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White House Watch
‘Scientific Malfeasance’: Economists Point Out Flaws In Biden Nominee’s Signature Research
President Joe Biden’s latest nominee to the Fed has faced criticism for embellishing her resume, but recently some economists have…
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Money & The Economy
Federal Reserve Sticks To Rate Hike Schedule, Signals End To Asset Purchase Stimulus
The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates near zero, and it will begin its rate hike in mid-March, Federal Reserve…
Read More » Republican Sen. Toomey Criticizes Biden Fed Nominees’ Lack Of ‘Experience’
The ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee is challenging President Joe Biden’s slate of nominees to the Federal Reserve…
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Money & The Economy
‘Modern Supply-Side Economics’ Will Exacerbate Inflation
Last year, the Federal Reserve officials said they were basing their shockingly irresponsible monetary policy on Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).…
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Money & The Economy
Fed action welcomed, but too little and too late
After their December meeting, the Federal Reserve (Fed) indicated that they will be more aggressive in reducing money supply growth…
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Money & The Economy
Fed To Pivot Away From Pandemic Era Stimulus as Unemployment Falls, Inflation Soars
The Federal Reserve is likely to shift away from its pandemic era stimulus programs as inflation continues to soar and…
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In Congress
Fed Inflation Experts Are About As Credible As ‘Late-Night Psychic Hotlines,’ GOP Senator Says
Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and the central bank’s forecasters over their failed inflation…
Read More » Federal Reserve Study Contradicts Biden On Climate Risks To Banks
The Federal Reserve concluded that weather disasters are “not very” bad for financial institutions despite the Biden administration’s warnings that…
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Money & The Economy
The Fed Could End Inflation, But Experts Say Wall Street Would Hate It
The Federal Reserve’s decision to reduce its monthly bond purchases amid growing inflation has contributed to a surge in prices,…
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