Tag: #federalreserve

U.S. job growth slows to post-pandemic low even as layoffs remain near record lows

Hiring cooled sharply in 2025 while unemployment claims stayed low, creating a “low-hire, low-fire” job market that’s squeezing mobility.

#jobsreport, #unemployment, #federalreserve, #wages, #labormarket

Fed Holds Rates at 3.5%–3.75% as Dissents, Trump Pressure Test Central Bank Independence

The Fed paused rate cuts in a 10-2 vote, citing resilient growth and elevated inflation, as Trump pressure and legal fights sharpen scrutiny of its independence.

#federalreserve, #interestrates, #inflation, #centralbank, #trump

S&P 500 Briefly Tops 7,000 as Big Tech and AI Tighten Grip on U.S. Stocks

The S&P 500 briefly crossed 7,000 for the first time, highlighting how a handful of AI and tech giants are driving gains as the Fed stays on hold.

#sp500, #stocks, #bigtech, #ai, #federalreserve

Gold Breaks $5,000 an Ounce as Dollar Doubts and Geopolitics Fuel a New Rush to Safety

Gold tops $5,000 for the first time as a weaker dollar, falling real yields and geopolitical turmoil drive investors and central banks into bullion.

#gold, #dollar, #inflationhedge, #centralbanks, #federalreserve

U.S. GDP Surges at 4.4% Pace as Hiring Slows, Raising Fears of a ‘Jobless Boom’

Third-quarter growth was revised up to 4.4% and profits rebounded, but 2025 job gains slowed sharply and long-term unemployment rose.

#gdp, #jobs, #federalreserve, #inflation, #automation

Powell Says Subpoena Threat Targets Fed Independence; Markets Jolt as Gold Hits Record

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says a DOJ probe over a $2.5B HQ renovation is a pretext to pressure rate cuts, shaking markets and the dollar.

#federalreserve, #interestrates, #dollar, #gold, #justicedepartment

December CPI Seen as First ‘Clean’ Inflation Read Since Shutdown, With Fed Cuts at Stake

After a fall shutdown distorted official price data, economists expect December CPI to offer the first clear look at inflation—shaping 2026 Fed cuts.

#inflation, #cpi, #federalreserve, #interestrates, #bls

Powell Says DOJ Threatened Indictment as Fed-Renovation Probe Sparks Clash With White House

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says DOJ subpoenas and an indictment threat are political pressure on rate policy, roiling markets and raising alarms over Fed independence.

#federalreserve, #interestrates, #doj, #markets, #centralbank

U.S. GDP Surges 4.3% in Q3 as Shutdown Distorts Data and Inflation Reaccelerates

A shutdown-delayed GDP report shows the U.S. economy grew 4.3% in Q3 2025, while inflation and profits jumped—complicating the Fed’s path.

#gdp, #federalreserve, #inflation, #shutdown, #economy

Fed’s standing repo backstop hits record $74.6 billion on year-end funding squeeze

Banks and dealers tapped the Fed’s standing repo facility for a record $74.6B on Dec. 31 as year-end pressures exposed uneven reserves.

#federalreserve, #repomarkets, #sofr, #liquidity, #moneymarkets

Federal Reserve Resumes Treasury Bill Purchases to Manage Market Liquidity

Fed begins $40B Treasury bill purchases from Dec 12 to maintain market liquidity and control interest rates, following recent monetary policy decisions.

#federalreserve, #monetarypolicy, #treasurybills, #interestrates

Wells Fargo Surges After Federal Reserve Lifts Asset Cap, Expands Investment Banking

Wells Fargo's aggressive expansion in investment banking follows the lifting of a $1.95 trillion asset cap, boosting its M&A market position.

#wellsfargo, #investmentbanking, #federalreserve, #mergersandacquisitions

Federal Reserve Reduces Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points, sparking internal division and mixed market reactions as it navigates economic challenges.

#federalreserve, #interestrates, #economy, #inflation, #financialmarkets

Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

Fed cuts rates for the third time amid moderate growth, inflation and job challenges.

#federalreserve, #interestrates, #economy, #finance

Federal Reserve Initiates Treasury Bill Purchases to Manage Liquidity

Fed starts buying Treasury bills to stabilize market liquidity, cutting interest rates amid economic uncertainties.

#federalreserve, #treasurybills, #marketliquidity, #interestrates