Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh’s Confirmation Hearing Looms Despite Democrats’ Objections

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh’s Confirmation Hearing Looms Despite Democrats’ Objections

The Senate is set to consider whether to confirm Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman, despite opposition from Democrats who want to halt the process. The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and... Read more »

Fed Posts $18.7 Billion Loss as Inflation, Pandemic Costs Linger

The Federal Reserve lost $18.7 billion last year, as it continues to recover from pandemic stimulus programs and inflation. That’s according to audited financial statements the Fed released Wednesday and marks the... Read more »
Fed Meeting Begins as Iran War Complicates the Path for Interest Rate Cuts

Fed Meeting Begins as Iran War Complicates the Path for Interest Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve policymakers begin their two-day meeting on interest rate policy Tuesday, as the ongoing conflict with Iran has raised fears of a global energy crisis and clouded the path for rate cuts.... Read more »
Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas to Fed over Powell testimony

Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas to Fed over Powell testimony

Judge James Boasberg agreed. “There is abundant evidence that the subpoenas’ dominant (if not sole) purpose is to harass and pressure Powell either to yield to the President or to resign and... Read more »

Economic Growth Revised Sharply Down to 0.7% After Historic Government Shutdown—but Don’t Expect Fed Cuts

The U.S. economy’s growth in late 2025 was dramatically slower than initially reported, in large part due to the fallout from last fall’s record-breaking government shutdown. Gross domestic product (GDP), the total... Read more »
New Fed proposals could reshape mortgage capital requirements

New Fed proposals could reshape mortgage capital requirements

Banks currently apply a 250% risk weight to MSRs, while mortgages held on balance sheets generally receive a standard 50% risk weight. While regulators intended these requirements to limit excessive bank concentration... Read more »
J.P. Morgan Predicts No Fed Rate Cuts Before 2027 as Inflation Persists

J.P. Morgan Predicts No Fed Rate Cuts Before 2027 as Inflation Persists

J.P. Morgan Chase has thrown a curveball into the financial world, predicting that the Federal Reserve won’t be lowering interest rates anytime soon. In fact, they’re saying no rate cuts at all... Read more »
Trump’s Fed Chair Pick: What Kevin Warsh’s Nomination Means for California Families, Estates, and Long-Term Planning

Trump’s Fed Chair Pick: What Kevin Warsh’s Nomination Means for California Families, Estates, and Long-Term Planning

Source: Bloomberg – Here’s What You Need To Know About Trump’s Fed Chair Who This Article Is For If you’re a California resident managing real estate, trust assets, business interests, or long-term... Read more »
Interest Rates Remain Unchanged in January 2026

Interest Rates Remain Unchanged in January 2026

It’s the start of a new year, and the Federal Reserve has made its first big move – or rather, no move. In their January 28, 2026 meeting, the Fed decided to... Read more »
Will the Fed Surprise Markets With a Rate Cut Today?

Will the Fed Surprise Markets With a Rate Cut Today?

Let’s cut straight to the chase: barring a truly seismic and unexpected economic shockwave, the Federal Reserve is almost certainly not going to surprise markets with a rate cut today, January 28,... Read more »