Federal Reserve confirms problems that could complicate payments to millions of retirees
Social Security recipients, particularly retirees, might feel like they’re not getting a “raise to the occasion” after the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement. Looking ahead, the Federal Reserve has hinted at slimmer payouts, leaving pensioners to “tighten their belts” with…
Inflation stress and concern remain elevated despite stabilizing prices
Anthony Murphy and Isha Parmar Despite consumer price inflation falling considerably since peaking in 2022, household inflation-related stress and concern remain elevated, having dropped only slightly. Although most economists and policymakers tend to focus on the decline in inflation (the…
Is the Federal Reserve Flip-Flopping Or Not?
This article was written by Follow John M. Mason writes on current monetary and financial events. He is the founder and CEO of New Finance, LLC. Dr. Mason has been President and CEO of two publicly traded financial institutions and…
Banking trade groups sue Fed over stress tests
The American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute and other trade groups sued the Federal Reserve last week over what they call a “lack of transparency” in the central bank’s stress testing process. “Adopted in secret,” stress test models “[produce] vacillating…
What to Expect From Wednesday’s Federal Reserve Meeting on Interest Rates
Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but plans for future cuts are much more up in the air. Fed officials could give some insight into how the central bank is…
The Federal Reserve faces legal challenge over stress tests and their implication on capital requirements – The DESK
As an early Christmas present, major banking and business associations filed a lawsuit on the 24th of December against the Federal Reserve System’s Board of Governors, challenging the annual stress tests that determine bank capital requirements. The Federal Reserve showing…
Federal Reserve confirms serious problems with Social Security payments after that date
When somebody relies on Social Security to cover basic expenses like food, housing, or medical care, any change in their benefits can feel like a roller coaster ride. 2025 brings a different picture: a lower cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), reflecting a…
Tariffs Are A Big Dilemma For The Federal Reserve | Here’s Why
Ok, what’s the deal with tariffs? Those pesky little economic tools that sound as boring as a lecture on paint drying, but that actually have a HUGE impact on the (global) economy. Tariffs are simply taxes on imported goods. I’m…
Capital Markets Will Correct Federal Reserve Irregularities
Capital markets are ready to correct weaknesses getty Time’s up. The fallacy-driven beliefs and actions have had their turn. Once again, the visible irregularities are stretched. Therefore, the misshaped environment is ready to produce profits from reality-driven investing. So, what…