Retail Sales Surge 0.9% as Consumers Rebound in May
May data shows a retail sales surge 0.9%, the strongest in three months, signaling resilience in consumer spending an...
Federal Reserve
This page gathers five Federal Reserve stories, from rate signals to policy shifts, showing how decisions affect your savings, loans, and investment plans.
166 articlesBitcoin Steadies Near $64k: What Traders Need to Know
Bitcoin steadies near $64k as hawkish Fed rhetoric rattles markets. This guide breaks down what to watch, where a flo...
Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates as Warsh Era Opens
The Federal Reserve kept the target range at 3.5% to 3.75% as Warsh takes the helm. Inflation remains a concern, whil...
House, Senate Strike Deal on CBDC Ban Through 2030
Congressional leaders broker a bicameral agreement that bans a federal digital currency before 2030 while reviving ho...
Three Key Takeaways From the New Fed Chief's First Meeting
The new FED chief presides over his first policy meeting, keeping rates steady while outlining a cautious, data-drive...
Words, Governor Lisa Cook: Stark Warning for Wall Street
A Federal Reserve governor's message carries big weight for markets. This piece breaks down the implications of words...
How Much Has the Average American Saved for Retirement?
New Federal Reserve data shows the average retirement stash sits around $333,940, but the median remains far lower, u...
Dramatic Shift Federal Reserve Sparks Duke Energy Rally
Duke Energy now delivers a 3.4% yield as the Fed pivots, making the utility an appealing income stock for retirees. L...
This Economic Indicator Just Missed Expectations by a Mile
The latest monthly gauge shows a sharper-than-expected slowdown in manufacturing, fueling investor caution as the pat...
Wholesale Inflation Back Focus Shakes Bitcoin Bets in Markets
A hotter-than-expected May PPI rekindles wholesale inflation back focus, sending Bitcoin lower as traders reassess in...
Did Iran Deal Bring Just Reprieve? Report Iran Signals Pause
A reported breakthrough on Iran negotiations sparked a risk-on market rally and shifted bets on the Federal Reserve's...
First Rate Hike Since 2023 Jolts Markets: Warsh Seeks June Move
Investors brace for the first rate hike since 2023 as the Fed under new chair Kevin Warsh faces sticky inflation and ...