Tag: Federal Reserve

Private sector economists had expected job growth, which is adjusted for seasonal variations, to cool off to around 175,000 after a very strong mark of 255,000 in July. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Job growth falls just shy of expectations in August at 151,000, unemployment holds at 4.9 percent

Joseph Lawler · September 2, 2016 12:31 pm

Charles Evans, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, suggested Wednesday that the U.S. economy might have permanently slowed, which means low interest rates might be the norm for a long time in the U.S. (Jason Alden/Bloomberg)

Fed official: Low U.S. growth might be here to stay

Joseph Lawler · August 31, 2016 12:38 pm

The Federal Reserve, led by Chairwoman Janet Yellen (center), must decide whether and how much to raise key interest rates. Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer, right, is warning that one small hike is not enough, and that the Fed must decide a pace at which to slowly ratchet up rates. Fed officials met in Wyoming over the weekend for their annual policy conference. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

Fed vice chair: ‘One and done’ rate hike not good enough

Joseph Lawler · August 30, 2016 11:18 am

The Fed Still Rules the World

Irwin M. Stelzer · August 27, 2016 4:01 am

Don’t Count on That Rate Hike Any Time Soon

Geoffrey Norman · August 26, 2016 3:42 pm

In an address prepared for an appearance at a conference in Jackson Hole, Wyo., Yellen said the Fed "may wish to explore the possibility of purchasing a broader range of assets" than it currently does. (AP Photo)

Yellen suggests letting the Fed buy more kinds of assets

Joseph Lawler · August 26, 2016 3:26 pm

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen said the Federal Reserve is getting closer to raising interest rates and tightening the money supply. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

Fed officials open the door to major action at next meeting in September

Joseph Lawler · August 26, 2016 2:04 pm

Decision to leave interest rates alone means the central bank is likely punting to December. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Fed wanted more data before tightening money

Joseph Lawler · August 17, 2016 6:13 pm

The Federal Reserve's plans for subjecting U.S. megabanks to special new capital requirements would be toughest on JPMorgan Chase, which would face the largest additional required capital. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Lawmakers press Fed on plans for new rules on megabanks

Joseph Lawler · August 16, 2016 8:40 pm

William Dudley said he believes that the U.S. is "edging closer" to the conditions that would merit further interest rate increases from the Fed, which raised rates once in December but since then has held them steady. (AP Photo)

Fed won’t choke off growth before election, official reassures

Joseph Lawler · August 16, 2016 1:32 pm

Investors and policymakers at the Federal Reserve have been monitoring inflation numbers closely for signs that the economy is headed toward full capacity. (AP Photo)

Falling gas prices keep inflation subdued in July

Joseph Lawler · August 16, 2016 8:34 am

John Williams, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, wrote in a research letter published Monday that governments might need to change both monetary policy and spending programs to better "cope" with the fact that interest rates are likely to stay historically low. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Fed official floats pursuing higher inflation

Joseph Lawler · August 15, 2016 7:04 pm