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The Fed is making a rate decision today. Here's what to expect.
"Recent Fed commentary has reinforced a wait-and-see approach, with officials signaling little urgency to adjust policy amid ...
Fed Governor Waller says central bank could cut rates as early as July
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller spoke Friday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” This is breaking news. Please refresh for ...
Fed leaves key rate unchanged as it awaits tariffs’ impact; Trump refers to Fed Chair Powell as ‘stupid’
The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits for additional information on how tariffs and other ...
Could the Federal Reserve lower interest rates and mortgage rates? Analysts weigh in
The Chicago fed CEO in a Des Moines visit says mortgage rates could come down in nine to 12 months. Other experts aren't so ...
Crain's Chicago Business14d
Chicago Fed president goes hunting for inflation clues in the heartland
On-the-ground insights have become especially valuable over the last few months as uncertainty about trade and other policies ...
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Chicago Fed chief: Central bank must be independent of politics
Former President Trump has repeatedly criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, particularly regarding interest rates. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee defended the Fed's independence ...
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Transcript: Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 20, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Austan Goolsbee, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank president, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 20, 2025. WEIJIA JIANG ...
The Gazette16d
Chicago Fed president discusses impacts of tariffs and interest rates in Iowa
Goolsbee: Business leaders in the Midwest are waiting to see the full impact of tariffs, with some expressing guarded optimism ...
Bankers in Wisconsin, other Midwest states report more demand for loans, lower repayment rates
Wisconsin farmers and producers across the Midwest had more debt and less capital to start the year, increasing the stakes ...
Fed Chair Powell praises integrity and public service amid unrelenting Trump attacks
Being an honest public servant will always be a rewarding choice, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday at Princeton University amid months of unrelenting attacks from President Trump.