Trump to announce Federal Reserve chair pick on Friday morning

Trump to announce Federal Reserve chair pick on Friday morning

The president told reporters about the announcement at the premiere for “Melania,” the film about first lady Melania Trump. Friday’s announcement will end a months-long selection process that has fueled discussion about... 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 »
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Despite Growing Pressure From Trump

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Despite Growing Pressure From Trump

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 »
Fed Meeting Tomorrow Likely to Hold Interest Rates Steady

Fed Meeting Tomorrow Likely to Hold Interest Rates Steady

As the calendar turns to January 27, 2026, all eyes will be on Washington, D.C., because the Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest decision on interest rates. My take, and... Read more »
Who Could Drive Rate Cuts in 2026?

Who Could Drive Rate Cuts in 2026?

The question on everyone’s mind heading into 2026 is sharp and simple: who will be the next Federal Reserve Chair, and how much will they cut interest rates? It’s a pivotal moment.... Read more »
DOJ opens criminal investigation into Federal Reserve and Powell

DOJ opens criminal investigation into Federal Reserve and Powell

“This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or... Read more »
Why Bank of America Predicts Just Two Fed Rate Cuts in 2026

Why Bank of America Predicts Just Two Fed Rate Cuts in 2026

Bank of America Global Research is signaling a significant shift in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy down the road. They’re forecasting two interest rate cuts in 2026, specifically in June and... Read more »
Meet the Two Kevins Leading the Race for the Next Fed Chair in 2026

Meet the Two Kevins Leading the Race for the Next Fed Chair in 2026

The battle to decide who will control America’s money supply has whittled down to a tale of two Kevins. Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor with deep ties to Wall Street,... Read more »
Who Will Push Interest Rates Lower in 2026?

Who Will Push Interest Rates Lower in 2026?

The question on everyone’s mind heading into 2026 is sharp and simple: who will be the next Federal Reserve Chair, and how much will they cut interest rates? It’s a pivotal moment.... Read more »
Mortgage rates dip, experts see steady 2026 ahead

Mortgage rates dip, experts see steady 2026 ahead

The decline in rates in 2025 reflects a combination of Federal Reserve rate cuts, lower 10-year Treasury yields and a narrowing spread between those yields and the 30-year conventional mortgage rate —... Read more »