Dec 14, 2015 · Throughout its storied history, the U.S. Federal Reserve has been touted as the single most important institution in the country, setting monetary policy to maximize employment and control inflation and acting as the banks’ lender of last resort.

Mar 10, 2015 · The Federal Reserve is under attack. Bills subjecting the United States’ central bank to “auditing” by the Government Accountability Office are likely to be passed by both houses of Congress. Legislation that would tie how the Fed sets interest rates to a predetermined formula is also being considered.

Jan 23, 2025 · An expert panel at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos expects US dollar primacy to continue for the foreseeable future, but gradual diversification could necessitate greater global collaboration in the years ahead. ... While the US Federal Reserve maintains credit swap lines with many advanced economies, the existing ...

Jan 23, 2025 · In an address to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, delivered via video link Thursday, President Donald Trump revisited his displeasure with the policy direction of the U.S. Federal Reserve that surfaced during his first term in spite of …

Jan 29, 2025 · President Trump had a message last week for the Federal Reserve while at the annual World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Switzerland: He plans to "demand that interest rates drop...

Jan 23, 2025 · Item 1 of 2 U.S. President Donald Trump makes a special address remotely during the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Nov 20, 2024 · Today, I would like to share with you my outlook for the economy, including some international comparisons of productivity and inflation, and offer my views on U.S. monetary policy. Broadly, I view the economy as being in a good position. Inflation has substantially eased from its peak in mid-2022, though core inflation remains somewhat elevated.

Jan 29, 2025 · Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady after their latest policy meeting, drawing sharp criticism from President Donald Trump.

Jan 29, 2025 · The policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee agreed unanimously to hold the target federal funds rate at 4.25% to 4.5%, the U.S. central bank announced Wednesday afternoon following the ...

Nov 6, 2024 · During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump, just a few days into his second term and a week before the next Federal Reserve meeting, put out a call for...