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americanbanker.comA Federal Reserve official stated that current policy settings allow responses to incoming economic information. The remarks offered no specific projections or rate commitments.
ibtimes.co.ukA Federal Reserve official stated that inflation does not appear to be heading sustainably back to the 2% target without additional policy action. The remarks come as officials continue to monitor price trends.
forbes.comThe 10-year note yield climbed over 2 basis points to 4.573% on Thursday. Producer prices fell more than expected in June, while oil prices declined on a pause in U.S.-Iran tensions.
nbcnews.comFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told Congress he speaks regularly with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and defended the central bank's independence. Warsh declined to confirm direct contact with President Trump since taking office.
Kevin Warsh appeared before the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday and addressed questions on asset sales and a reported Bank of America dinner. He also testified before the House Financial Services Committee on Monday.
CoinDeskThe Labor Department reported wholesale prices fell 0.3% from May to June 2026, the largest monthly decline since April 2025. Consumer prices also dropped 0.4% over the same period.
Bitcoin climbed to near $64,800 on July 15 after U.S. inflation readings cooled more than expected. The data cut market odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month from 43 percent to 13 percent.
CoinDeskSofter-than-expected U.S. inflation reduced expectations for a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike and supported gold prices. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said rate hikes remain an option to keep inflation near the 2% target amid ongoing risks from Middle East tensions and oil prices.
Kevin Warsh appeared before the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday. The June CPI showed its largest one-month decline since 2020, shifting market odds toward a rate hold at the July 29 meeting.
cnbc.comFed Chair Kevin Warsh said the United States should not bail out any sector, including crypto, during his semiannual monetary policy report to Congress. He also stated that the Treasury can use the Exchange Stabilization Fund for swap lines unrelated to the Federal Reserve's mone…
CoinDeskThe Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the annual increase alongside an 0.8 percent monthly decline driven by energy prices. Core inflation eased to 2.6 percent over the year.
upi.comEconomists expect headline inflation to decline 0.1 percent month over month. The reading would mark the softest monthly change since June 2025.
upi.comA Federal Reserve official said he is not interested in symbolic rate hikes and prefers an inflation target range of 1.5% to 2.5% rather than a single 2% point target. The comments address the central bank's approach to setting interest rates.
cnbc.comFederal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said an above-target core inflation reading this week would require the FOMC to consider raising rates soon. He added that several months of cooler data are needed before he would view inflation as clearly declining toward the 2 percent…
upi.comInflation climbed from 2.4% in January to 4.2% last month after energy prices increased during the war in Iran. Economists and Federal Reserve officials say the monetary conditions that produced nearly 9% inflation in 2022 are not present.
koreatimes.co.krThe central bank stated that AI-driven demand continues to outpace supply expansion. It submitted the assessment to Rep. Park Sung-hoon on July 13, 2026.
nbcnews.comA Federal Reserve report found that first-quarter 2026 growth was supported by high-tech investment and government spending. Long-term inflation expectations remained broadly consistent with the 2 percent target.
crowdfundinsider.comA Federal Reserve report detailed increased redemption requests in some private credit vehicles during the first quarter alongside stagnant housing activity. Manufacturing output strengthened from AI-related data center spending while foreign growth remained subdued.
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced the members of five task forces that will examine communications, data, balance sheet policy, productivity and jobs, and inflation frameworks. The groups include academics, former central bankers, and business leaders.
abcnews.go.comThe Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that 47 percent of service firms and 44 percent of manufacturers expect to raise prices due to tariffs. Some companies are delaying increases until contracts expire while others are spreading them over time.
The GuardianU.S. stock markets declined Wednesday after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran and comments from President Trump declaring the ceasefire over. Oil prices jumped more than 5 percent while the Federal Reserve signaled possible rate increases.
forbes.comThe central bank maintains its stance favoring a ban on cryptocurrency holdings and trading by banks. Tax authorities highlight underreporting and tracking difficulties with offshore platforms. Policymakers cite risks of capital outflows amid India's energy import dependence.
ndtv.comGold prices remained close to all-time highs after U.S. employment figures came in below forecasts and oil prices declined. Market participants linked the moves to lower odds of near-term Federal Reserve interest-rate increases.
theconversation.comOil prices declined after OPEC+ approved a further modest production rise for August. S&P 500 futures held prior gains while traders lowered near-term Fed rate hike odds. South Korea began 24-hour won trading to draw foreign investors ahead of SK Hynix's U.S. listing.
finance.yahoo.comAsian stock markets advanced on July 3 after the U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June. The Thai SET index closed at 1,611.28, up 4.5 percent from the prior week, with foreign investors buying a net 20.31 billion baht.
nbcnews.comThe Supreme Court ruled Monday that Governor Lisa Cook can remain in her position while litigation continues. President Trump said the administration will begin a new removal process using proper procedures.
nbcnews.com@Reuters reported the U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June. Analyst Joachim Klement of Panmure Liberum said the figure allows the Federal Reserve time to monitor inflation trends.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 330 points to a new intraday high of 52,805.12 on Thursday. Broader indexes fell as semiconductor stocks declined sharply after the jobs report.
abcnews.go.comThe unemployment rate declined to 4.2 percent in the latest reading. Average hourly earnings showed no change, leaving the Federal Reserve chairman room to focus on inflation.
cnbc.comNonfarm payrolls rose less than expected while the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent. Revisions to prior months showed slower growth than previously reported.
focustaiwan.twForecasters expect U.S. employers added about 110,000 jobs in June with the unemployment rate holding at 4.3 percent. The report follows three months of hiring gains after a February decline.
CoinDeskBitcoin climbed back above $60,000 for the first time in over a week on Thursday. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's comments on lower inflation risks provided the lift. Other major tokens and Asian semiconductor stocks also moved.
abcnews.go.comFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said artificial intelligence represents a paradigm shift that will likely make the United States a big winner in the medium term. Warsh spoke at a European Central Bank conference in Sintra, Portugal.
pbs.orgA U.S. senator has asked the Federal Reserve's internal watchdog to examine a dinner attended by a central bank official and executives from a major commercial bank. The Wall Street Journal first reported the request.
Al JazeeraThe court required statutory procedures for removing a Federal Reserve member and ruled that Congress holds authority over reciprocal tariffs. It also expanded presidential removal power over some agency heads and rejected a challenge to birthright citizenship.
newrepublic.comA U.S. senator asked the Federal Reserve’s inspector general to examine whether a governor violated central bank rules by speaking at a private Bank of America dinner. The request focuses on compliance with the institution’s policies for outside engagements.
cnbc.comKevin Warsh stated that inflation risks have declined in recent weeks while reaffirming the Federal Reserve's 2% target. He spoke at the European Central Bank's annual forum in Sintra on July 1 and declined to preview the July 29 rate decision.
cnbc.comU.S. Treasury yields increased on Wednesday as investors awaited economic data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. Markets priced in a 66.3 percent chance the Fed will hold rates steady at its July meeting.
The United States and Iran agreed to stop recent strikes around the Strait of Hormuz and resume technical talks this week. Shipping through the waterway continued at reduced levels after weekend attacks on two vessels.
forbes.com@FirstSquawk reported that gold remained above the $4,000 level. Investors evaluated strong U.S.-Iran peace talks while resilient labor market data reinforced expectations for the Fed to maintain higher rates longer.
New York PostThe Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq each recorded gains on the final trading day of the second quarter. The indexes finished the period with their largest advances since the pandemic.
deccanchronicle.comFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh stated that reduced commentary on monetary policy would allow markets to respond more independently to economic indicators. Investors have noted that prior statements already provide substantial guidance.
abcnews.go.comThe Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that a Federal Reserve board member is entitled to notice and an opportunity to respond before termination. The attorney for the board member said efforts to pursue criminal charges will fail.
foxnews.comA Federal Reserve study examined how immigration affected U.S. housing prices and wages. The paper reported that illegal immigration contributed to higher home prices without adding new housing supply and was associated with lower wages for some workers.
forbes.comGold prices are headed for a 13% decline in the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The drop marks the metal's largest quarterly loss in 13 years amid expectations of higher U.S. interest rates.
abcnews.go.comThe Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against a Republican National Committee challenge to a Mississippi ballot law. The same day the court expanded presidential removal power over most independent-agency officials while carving out an exception for Federal Reserve governors.
Fox NewsThe Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that a Federal Reserve governor can stay on the board while her lawsuit over removal proceeds. The case centers on mortgage documents for three properties filed before her appointment.
nbcnews.comThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that President Trump lacks authority to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook without cause. The decision sends the case back to lower courts while Cook remains in her position.
nbcnews.comThe Supreme Court ruled that the president cannot fire a Federal Reserve governor despite a broader decision allowing removal of officials at other independent agencies. The case returns to lower courts.
abcnews.go.comThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Monday that a Federal Reserve governor may stay in office while her lawsuit proceeds. The decision requires the president to provide due process before removing a governor.
ibtimes.co.ukFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin said recent inflation figures remain too high during an interview at the Aspen Ideas Festival. The personal consumption expenditures index rose 4.1% in the year through May, Fortune reported.
thestreet.comThe Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta restarted its hunt for a successor to Raphael Bostic. The process had paused ahead of Kevin Warsh taking office in late May. The new president will vote on interest rates beginning in 2027.
Washington ExaminerKevin Warsh conducted his first press conference as Federal Reserve chairman on June 17. Alan Greenspan, a former chairman, died at age 100 five days later. Warsh stated the central bank will focus on price stability.
SemaforScott Bessent met bank CEOs and the Fed chair in April to address risks from advanced models like Anthropic’s Mythos. An executive order later assigned Treasury oversight of a new cyber clearinghouse for AI reviews.
cnbc.comFederal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said persistent inflation signals prompted him to include one interest-rate increase in the central bank's June economic projections.
abcnews.go.comMinneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said he now expects one interest-rate increase by the end of 2026 after previously forecasting a cut. The change follows a Commerce Department report showing headline PCE inflation at 4.1 percent.
Officials expressed concern over inflation, particularly in services, and noted signs of improvement in the labor market. They described the removal of forward guidance language as an appropriate step and said they would monitor its effects.
cnbc.comFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh named two division-level economists to advisory posts. The moves follow his announcement of five task forces reviewing Fed operations.
investors.comA Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president stated that core inflation is still too high and moving in the wrong direction. The comment comes as officials continue to monitor price trends.
ibtimes.co.ukChicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee stated in a CNBC interview that the inflation side of the mandate is the clear priority. Core PCE inflation reached 3.4% in May, the highest since October 2023.