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The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue. The Fed also appeared to toughen its assessment of inflation, saying that it "remains somewhat elevated.

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday as it began a new wait-and-see policy stance amid a cloudy economic outlook and uncertainty over whether some of President Donald Trump's policies could stymie the fight against inflation. The financial markets moved slightly lower on the Federal Reserve's decision. The Fed, Powell said, can…

The Federal Reserve paused its interest rate cutting campaign Wednesday and gave no signal it plans to lower rates again in the near term amid uncertainty spawned by inflation and President Donald Trump's economic policies. The decision to hold rates steady at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% could mark the beginning of an extended respite as the Fed assesses the…

Despite US President Donald Trump’s sabre-rattling, the European Central Bank is set to press on with interest rate cuts Thursday as officials increasingly voice confidence that the fight against inflation is on track.

Inflation picked up in October, but remains more or less on track. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCEPI), which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, grew at a continuously compounding annual rate of 2.9 percent in October 2024. It has grown at an annualized rate of 2.1 percent over the last three…

Why did the United States abandon the gold standard? In an article published recently by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Maria Hasenstab cites the international gold shortage during the Great Depression. “Countries around the world basically ran out of supply and were forced off the gold standard,” she writes.

President Trump’s return to the White House has sparked a resurgence of interest in central bank independence. Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said he would step down from his Vice Chair position earlier this month, avoiding a direct conflict with the administration that could have triggered his demotion or firing — and a lengthy court…

Across the insurance industry, some professionals stand apart due to their diligence and willingness to go the extra mile for their clients. Sadaf Khan has distinguished herself in her field by dedicating decades to her profession. Her sense of commitment has garnered her clients’ loyalty and her contributions to her field have earned her various […] The post How Sadaf Khan…

In December, AIER held its inaugural monetary conference, Building a Better Fed Framework, at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. As the Federal Reserve embarks upon its monetary policy and strategy framework review, AIER brought together leading monetary scholars to examine the Fed’s framework, past and present, and explored opportunities for creating a better…

(The Center Square) – Three senators who displayed some of the most hostility towards Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at his confirmation hearing Wednesday all received campaign money from dozens of health industry political action committees, data from the Federal Elections Commission show.

Plano Health Insurance Agent sheds light on growing concerns about rising health insurance premiums, emphasizing the impact on individuals and entrepreneurs while urging sustainable solutions to address the financial strain caused by increasing healthcare costs.

Today, we present a guest post written by David Papell and Ruxandra Prodan-Boul, Professor of Economics at the University of Houston and Economics Lecturer at Stanford University. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained the target range for the federal funds rate (FFR) at 4.25 – 4.5 percent at its January 2025 meeting. In the Summary of Economic […]

Houston Small Group Health Insurance now covers colorectal cancer screenings for adults 45 and older, expanding access to early detection and preventive care for more individuals in the community.

Car insurance rates have skyrocketed in California, but they are not the highest in the nation. Find out the reasons behind the latest increases.

With a new OK County jail, funding has been "the whole problem the whole time," county engineer Stacey Trumbo says. A partial fix may have been found.

A new report from Florida TaxWatch has detailed how the state could face big deficits if it does not increase the premiums paid by state employees for health insurance. According to the report, Florida offers comprehensive health benefits through the State Group Insurance Program (SGIP), which is available to current and former state employees, their…

Swedbank AB reduced its holdings in F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV – Free Report) by 1.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 697,170 shares of the network technology company’s stock after selling 9,304 shares during the quarter. Swedbank AB owned 1.19% of…

In the months before thousands of Los Angeles homes went up in flames, property insurance companies dropped coverage in many neighborhoods of the city, citing the growing wildfire risks caused by climate change.

The US Dollar Index advances to near 108.20 ahead of the Fed’s monetary policy decision in which the central bank is expected to keep interest rates steady.