Alan Greenspan, Architect Of Modern U.S. Monetary Policy, Passes Away
Widely known as the “Maestro,” Greenspan became famous for his complex communication style, often referred to as “Fedspeak.”
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The Fed Decides Today In Warsh's First Test As Chair
A fourth straight hold is all but certain, so the focus falls on the dot plot, the dropped easing bias, and a new chair's tone.
US-Iran Peace Progress Helps Push Treasury Yields Lower
The decline followed the announcement of a provisional peace framework between the United States and Iran, which could extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping
How Does The US-Iran Deal Affect Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh
The labor market has strengthened, while oil and gasoline prices have declined following the agreement to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The Federal Reserve Is Why The People Are Unhappy
One problem with this defense of the economy is that government statistics are manipulated to understate the true rates of inflation and unemployment.
Warsh’s Concerning Interest In Redefining “Inflation”
One series of comments Warsh made while testifying to Congress back in April as a nominee has been getting more attention in recent weeks, following some high inflation reports
Remembering The Mogambo Guru
To the Mogambo Guru, the Federal Reserve were a gang of drunken arsonists locked inside the nation’s monetary basement, ecstatically spraying gasoline on the future while court economists in bespoke suits assured the public there was nothing to worry about.
Powell Says Fed Independence Faces Growing Political Threats
Powell said the Federal Reserve, along with institutions such as courts and universities, is facing a political "stress test" under President Donald Trump's administration.
There Is No Reprieve In The Fed’s War on Savings
The savings account was not a sophisticated instrument. It was a vessel for deferred consumption—a way of translating present discipline into future security. The interest it paid was modest, but it moved in the same direction over time.
What Higher Bond Yields Mean For Stocks, Mortgages And Inflation
U.S. bond yields have climbed to their highest levels in a year as investors brace for prolonged inflation linked to the Iran conflict and soaring oil prices
Trump-Era Fed Pick Kevin Warsh Takes Charge Of U.S. Central Bank
President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly pushed for lower interest rates, said Warsh should remain “totally independent” while leading the institution.
Kevin Warsh’s Impossible Mission
The rise in bond yields comes along with the news that, according to government statistics (which are manipulated to understate the real rate of inflation), consumer prices increased by 3.8 percent over the past year while wages increased by 3.6 percent
Why Are U.S. Treasury Yields Rising So Fast
The benchmark 10-year yield also rose sharply to 4.67%, increasing pressure on mortgage rates and broader borrowing costs across the economy
Trump’s Fed Pick Kevin Warsh Begins New Role Friday
Warsh’s appointment follows a Senate confirmation vote last week that largely split along party lines