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Amid uncertainty, the US Fed holds the fort. Don't breach it
January 13, 2026 12:58 am
The challenge the world over is to ensure that monetary policy does not become subservient to the executive and subject to the whims and fancies of political leaders. Independence of central banks is a much-valued asset
5 things to know about Fed's building renovations at the center of Trump's fight with Powell
January 12, 2026 7:48 pm
Fed Chair Powell, in a video, said that the US Justice Department served the central bank with subpoenas and cautioned that the department could issue a criminal indictment.
US GDP puzzle and some clues for India
December 30, 2025 1:55 pm
India has long grappled with GDP expansion that fails to generate commensurate employment. The US experience suggests this is not merely a developing-country affliction
US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter
December 23, 2025 8:21 pm
Economists say that persistent and potentially worsening inflation could make a January interest rate cut from the Fed less likely, even as central bank official remain concerned about a slowing labor market.
US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates for the third time
December 11, 2025 1:18 am
Wednesday's cut reduced the rate by a quarter-point to about 3.6%, the lowest it has been in nearly three years.
Fed cuts rates — now to ensure price stability and employment
September 19, 2025 7:06 am
It will have its task cut out for itself as Trump continues to attack its independence
Stephen Miran: Trump tariff architect, now in US Fed
September 18, 2025 9:30 am
The 42-year-old PhD in economics from Harvard University was the head of Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers, before taking office as one of the seven governors of the US central bank, which includes its chairman, Jerome Powell.
US Fed finally cuts interest rates, but first sign of Trump influence emerges
September 18, 2025 11:22 am
From jobs and inflation data to political pressures, the US central bank is faced with numerous challenges as it tries to gently land the world’s largest economy.
Senate approves White House economist Stephen Miran to serve on Federal Reserve board
September 16, 2025 9:02 am
The vote to confirm Stephen Miran was largely along party lines, 48-47. He was approved by the Senate Banking Committee last week.
Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook ahead of rate vote
September 16, 2025 7:08 am
The White House campaign to unseat Cook marks an unprecedented bid to reshape the Fed’s seven-member governing board.
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