Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)
Experts expect Fed to hold firm in face of Trump’s attacks
Economists believe FOMC will hold rates, despite White House’s calls for policy to be eased
Inflationary shocks hurt US labour market and output – Fed study
As real wages decline, workers search for new, less economically productive jobs, research finds
Jobs, not prices, are main reason for dissent on FOMC – study
Votes show unemployment in presidents’ districts is of greater concern to them than inflation
Bank notes: April to June 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Tariffs not the only policy causing uncertainty – Fed presidents
Officials highlight risks from US administration’s approaches to deregulation and immigration
Tariffs already raising US inflation – Fed study
Researchers say trade policies were starting to affect consumer prices in March
Fed holds rates as experts sound alarm over stagflation
FOMC says risks have risen on both the employment and inflation sides of its mandate
Kashkari stresses importance of Fed independence
Minneapolis Fed chief expresses solidarity with Powell following Trump attacks
Trump and Powell’s war of words escalates
Fed chair slams tariffs, while president says Powell’s departure “cannot come fast enough”
Fed independence is under threat
US central bank faces increasing pressure although monetary policy autonomy looks safe for now
Banknotes: January to March 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
BIS paper links long-term rates decline to FOMC meetings
Study finds 70% of drop in rates in G10 countries is due to market moves close to Fed meetings
FOMC holds rates amid uncertainty and stagflation risks
Fed chair Jay Powell says inertia also a factor as committee opts for caution
Rates should stimulate economy in response to tariffs – study
Optimal monetary policy promotes employment and income, Minneapolis Fed paper argues
Upside risks from Trump tariffs prompted Fed to hold rates
FOMC minutes show that January’s decision was partly informed by potential changes in US trade policy
Fed governors differ on best way to deal with Trump uncertainty
Waller says monetary policy can’t be “put on hold”, but Bowman calls for wait-and-see approach
Fed vice-chair says rate cuts most likely over medium term
Jefferson says inflation and labour risks are in balance and cautions against immediate policy shift
Fed can afford to wait on rates, say regional heads
Atlanta and Chicago presidents say uncertainty over economy means it’s too soon to talk of more cuts
Fed holds rates amid pressure from White House
Powell says he has had no contact with Trump since president said he would “demand” easing of policy
Repo and FX markets buck year-end crunch fears
Anticipations of changes to the Fed’s reverse repo programme contributed to easing balance sheet pressures
Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25bp
Powell says effects of Trump’s proposed policies, including tariffs, remain unclear
Generative AI can decipher FOMC minute topics – Fed research
Authors say technology could enhance public’s understanding of central banking
Banxico study points to knowledge gap in analysis of Fed policy
Examining “information shocks” can lead to better assessment of the impact of FOMC decisions
Hong Kong raises rate and Taiwan holds
Decisions come a day after Fed’s 50bp rate cut