2+ hour, 7+ min ago   (792+ words) The Executives' Club of Chicago's Annual Economic Outlook panel has a long track record of collegiality, but on Tuesday, the widening divides afflicting the country made their way into the panel's 2026 forecasts. KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk sounded an alarm…...

2+ hour, 26+ min ago   (604+ words) The Equable Institute wrapped up its annual report on the health of public pensions with a mix of good and bad projections along with notes of caution about what's coming down the pike." "The significant degree of financial uncertainty public…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (339+ words) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Sunday evening issued a recorded video statement saying that the central bank has been served grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department "threatening a criminal indictment" over his testimony last June concerning ongoing renovations at…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (650+ words) Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Monday he is more concerned about the labor market heading into the new year, even as inflation remains elevated.Speaking on CNBC, Kashkari, now a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1144+ words) Munis were steady to a touch firmer in spots to kick off 2026, as U.S. Treasuries cheapened slightly out long and equities ended mixed. The two-year muni-UST ratio Friday was at 69%, the five-year at 64%, the 10-year at 66% and the 30-year at 87%, according…...

2+ week, 22+ hour ago   (1087+ words) Munis were steady Tuesday as U.S. Treasuries were little changed and equities ended down. The two-year muni-UST ratio Tuesday was at 70%, the five-year at 66%, the 10-year at 67% and the 30-year at 88%, according to Municipal Market Data's 3 p.m. EDT read. ICE Data Services…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1394+ words) 2026 should be an interesting year for the Federal Reserve, with data again flowing and a new chair on the horizon with Jerome Powell's term expiring. "After a period of data fog, there's some visibility on the Fed's potential path," said…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1712+ words) Munis were steady as U.S. Treasuries saw small gains and equities ended up after an economic report showed inflation was cooling. Following the release of the report, "odds of a January rate cut rose from 24% to 29%," noted FHN Financial Chief Economist…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (1003+ words) With the government reopened and data expected to flow, the Federal Open Market Committee may cut rates again at its Dec. 9-10 meeting. Steve Skancke, Chief Economic Advisor at Keel Point, will break down the meeting, Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1538+ words) After the October Federal Open Market Committee meeting Fed Chair Jerome Powell said a December rate cut "is not a foregone conclusion " far from it." Much has changed since then and most economists are sure the FOMC will lower rates…...