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Why this former contender for the Fed chair job thinks Kevin Warsh has a huge problem on his hands
2+ min ago (239+ words) Former recent Federal Reserve chair contender and BlackRock chief investment officer of fixed income Rick Rieder thinks the guy who ultimately got the gig — Kevin Warsh — has one big challenge on his hands. That is, a rate hike won't necessarily…...
Fed finally built some credibility and cut interest rates, says Palumbo Wealth's Phil Palumbo
28+ min ago (47+ words) Phil Palumbo, Palumbo Wealth Management, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the recent equity market action. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get... Fed finally built some credibility and cut…...
Fed Chairman Warsh won't let inflation get out of control, says Wealth Enhancement Group's Jim Cahn
25+ min ago (47+ words) Jim Cahn, Wealth Enhancement Group chief strategy officer and investment committee chair, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to discuss the Fed's decision to raise interest rates, AI, the tech trade, and more. Fed Chairman Warsh won't let inflation get out of…...
[Editorial] Costly capital
12+ min ago (432+ words) Cheap money has enjoyed a remarkably long run. Its retirement is now harder to deny, forcing South Korea to rethink policies built around the assumption that ca...
Why the Federal Reserve Is Lifting Rates Now, and What It Means
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (907+ words) About six weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced that a divided central bank was keeping its key interest rate unchanged Why the Federal Reserve Is Lifting Rates Now, and What It Means But on Wednesday, the Fed's rate-setting…...
Minnesota adds 1,500 net jobs in August; 2nd-quarter state exports rise 14% from 2025
30+ min ago (223+ words) Minnesota added 1,500 jobs in August and the state unemployment rate ticked up one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.4%, according to data released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Over the month, Minnesota’s 1,500 added nonfarm jobs was…...
The Fed raised rates. Maximize your savings with these CDs, savings accounts and more
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1201+ words) As expected, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate at its Sept. 16 meeting, moving the benchmark 25 basis points to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%. It's the first hike since July 2023, when the central bank increased by a quarter of a…...
Fed Hikes Rates for the First Time in 3 Years: What it Means for Banks
13+ hour, 3+ min ago (545+ words) Following its two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, taking the target to 3.75-4% from 3.50-3.75%. The unanimous decision marked the Fed's first rate increase since July 2023, signaling renewed…...
Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump’s demands
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (698+ words) A rate increase would throw another sharp shift into a volatile period for the economy and financial markets. As recently as March, the Fed had forecast it would cut its rate once this year. But with the Iran war flaring…...
Fed rate hike likely means more expensive credit cards and mortgages, but savers may rejoice
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (601+ words) The Fed increased its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point, the first rate hike since the summer of 2023. The hike will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases. But if you’ve been socking…...