Federal Reserve

Biden Names 3 Nominees to Fed’s Board of Governors
Banking & Capital Markets

Biden Names 3 Nominees to Fed’s Board of Governors

The nominees could significantly increase the board's diversity and push banking regulation in a more progressive direction.
By Matthew Heller | January 18, 2022
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Fed Minutes Show Heightened Inflation Concerns
The Economy

Fed Minutes Show Heightened Inflation Concerns

"It may become warranted to increase the federal funds rate sooner or at a faster pace than participants had earlier anticipated.”
By Matthew Heller | January 6, 2022
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Fed Shifts Toward Rate Hikes Next Year
The Economy

Fed Shifts Toward Rate Hikes Next Year

The Fed's decision to speed up the tapering of its massive bond-buying program "says something about [its] desire to raise rates."
By Matthew Heller | December 16, 2021
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U.S. Inflation Leaps 6.8% in November
The Economy

U.S. Inflation Leaps 6.8% in November

The rise in the consumer price index was the biggest since 1982 and it was the sixth straight month that inflation has topped 5%.
By Matthew Heller | December 10, 2021
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Inflation Surge Adds to Pressure on Fed
The Economy

Inflation Surge Adds to Pressure on Fed

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric rose 4.1% in October, the biggest jump since January 1991.
By Matthew Heller | November 24, 2021
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Experts React to Fed Chair Powell’s Renomination
The Economy

Experts React to Fed Chair Powell’s Renomination

The decision to stay the course with Powell was received positively, as both Powell and new vice-chair Lael Brainard are seen as relatively dovish.
By Vincent Ryan | November 22, 2021
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Could a Run on Stablecoins Disrupt the Commercial Paper Market?
Risk

Could a Run on Stablecoins Disrupt the Commercial Paper Market?

Stablecoins that approach a systemically important scale could play an important role in short-term securities markets, says Fitch.
By Vincent Ryan | October 19, 2021
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Fed Regional Chiefs Resign Amid Ethics Outcry
Risk & Compliance

Fed Regional Chiefs Resign Amid Ethics Outcry

The trading activities of Robert Kaplan and Eric Rosengren raised questions about whether they were "acting for personal profit" as Fed policymakers.
By Matthew Heller | September 28, 2021
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Fed Signals Bond-Buying Taper Coming Soon
The Economy

Fed Signals Bond-Buying Taper Coming Soon

The Fed's monthly purchases of government-backed bonds to prop up the economy "still have a use, but it’s time for us to begin to taper them."
By Matthew Heller | September 23, 2021
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Fed’s Powell Orders Review of Ethics Rules
Risk & Compliance

Fed’s Powell Orders Review of Ethics Rules

The move follows the disclosure that Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan made multiple trades worth $1 million or more last year in individual stocks.
By Matthew Heller | September 17, 2021
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Progressives Urge Biden to Replace Fed Chief
Risk & Compliance

Progressives Urge Biden to Replace Fed Chief

A group including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the Fed needs to be focused on "eliminating climate risk and advancing racial and economic justice."
By Matthew Heller | September 1, 2021
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Powell Remains Cautious on Stimulus ‘Tapering’
The Economy

Powell Remains Cautious on Stimulus ‘Tapering’

The Fed chair confirmed officials are moving toward winding down the monthly bond-buying program but was not specific about timing.
By Matthew Heller | August 27, 2021
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Fed Announces Capital Buffers for Big Banks
Risk

Fed Announces Capital Buffers for Big Banks

Based on the latest stress test results, Goldman Sachs is required to have the largest buffer against losses, followed by Morgan Stanley.
By Matthew Heller | August 6, 2021
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Banks Ease C&I, Residential Lending Standards
Credit & Capital

Banks Ease C&I, Residential Lending Standards

The easing reflected "a more favorable or less uncertain economic outlook" and heightened competition.
By Matthew Heller | August 3, 2021
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IMF Says Price Pressures Could Be ‘More Persistent’
The Economy

IMF Says Price Pressures Could Be ‘More Persistent’

"Uncertainty remains high" and "central banks may need to take preemptive action," the Fund warns in its latest World Economic Outlook.
By Matthew Heller | July 28, 2021
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