Federal Reserve officials have been signaling growing concern about the economic outlook, even as equity markets have continued to push higher. The divergence raises a question...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Fed’s Case for Rate Cuts Grows Harder to Make
The Federal Reserve is finding fewer and fewer economic reasons to lower interest rates, as resilient jobs data and sticky inflation give policymakers little urgency to...
Trump’s pressure on the Federal Reserve raises global economic stakes
Political pressure on the Federal Reserve’s independence is drawing fresh attention from economists and investors worldwide, with concerns mounting that interference in U.S. monetary policy could...
Powell signals Fed is watching economic risks, offering markets a measure of reassurance
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed the current economic outlook, striking a tone that calmed investor nerves and lifted sentiment in equity markets. His remarks were...