Federal Reserve

Trump Set to Fill Key Seat on Federal Reserve Board

Biden-appointed Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler announced that she will leave her position on August 9.

Jerome Powell Criminally Referred to DOJ

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) referred Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to the DOJ for criminal charges.

Demote, Don’t Fire: Can a President Sideline Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair?

The Federal Reserve, America’s powerful central bank, has long been insulated from direct political interference — at least in theory. But the question of how much a president can influence the Fed’s leadership has bubbled up repeatedly in recent years, particularly during President Donald Trump’s first term when he publicly lambasted Fed Chair Jerome Powell for raising interest rates.

Trump Slams Fed Powell, ‘Too Late, Too Costly’

President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday, slamming the central bank for refusing to cut interest rates despite falling inflation. Trump accused Powell and the entire Federal Reserve Board of costing the U.S. economy “trillions” in unnecessary interest costs.

Fed Ends Reputational Risk Rule, Strikes Blow to Woke Banking

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell confirmed Tuesday that the central bank is officially removing “reputational risk” as a factor in banking supervision—an overdue victory for conservatives fighting against ideological discrimination in the financial system. Powell declared that “debanking” has become a “serious problem,” especially for industries and individuals targeted for their political or commercial associations.

Federal Reserve Holds Steady, Declines to Cut Interest Rates Amid Mixed Signals

The Federal Reserve announced on June 18, 2025, that it will maintain its benchmark interest rate at 4.25–4.5% for the fourth consecutive meeting.

Rep. Massie Reintroduces Bill to Abolish the Federal Reserve

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced a bill to abolish the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and the Federal Reserve banks.

Business Confidence Hits 18-Month High as Optimism Surges

The election of Donald Trump to a second presidential term is fueling a wave of economic optimism, with business confidence reaching its highest level in 18 months. S&P Global’s latest data reveals accelerated growth across the services sector, underscoring the positive impact of Trump’s anticipated pro-business policies.

American Credit Card Defaults Hit Highest Levels Since 2008 Crisis

American credit card defaults have surged to the highest levels since the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, as consumers continue to grapple with years of high inflation. In the first three quarters of 2024, credit card lenders wrote off $46 billion in delinquent loan balances, marking a 50 percent increase from the same period last year. These write-offs, considered a highly monitored measure of loan distress, are the highest since 2010, according to industry data gathered by BankRegData.

Apple Nears $4 Trillion Valuation on AI and iPhone Optimism

Apple is approaching a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation, driven by renewed investor confidence in its artificial intelligence advancements and expectations of a new wave of iPhone upgrades.

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