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Today: July 29, 2026
Today: July 29, 2026

Monetary Policy

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Will they or won't they? The case for and against a Fed rate hike

As the clock ticked toward the U.S.

Will they or won't they? The case for and against a Fed rate hike
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New Fed focus on money supply might aid inflation thinking at the margins

By Michael S.

New Fed focus on money supply might aid inflation thinking at the margins
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Why no one knows what to expect from the Fed decision today

Why no one knows what to expect from the Fed decision today

Why no one knows what to expect from the Fed decision today
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BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals

The artificial intelligence boom could make it significantly harder for central banks to judge the state of the economy and set interest rates, as the

BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals
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Will tough talk be enough? Fed Chair Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged when it meets Wednesday, but chair Kevin Warsh is under increasing pressure to hike rates soon, a move that could provoke ire from President Donald Trump, who appointed him

Will tough talk be enough? Fed Chair Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation
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ECB's Kazimir: September rate hike likely needed even if outlook improves

The European Central Bank will need to raise interest rates at least once more to contain inflation and a deterioration in the outlook could warrant more tightening than

ECB's Kazimir: September rate hike likely needed even if outlook improves
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ECB facing mid-sized inflation shock, will get to 2% in year or so, Lane says

The European Central Bank still considers the current inflation shock to be medium-sized, which requires some policy action but not aggressive moves, and it will get

ECB facing mid-sized inflation shock, will get to 2% in year or so, Lane says
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Warsh's no-guidance approach confronts a hawkish world and hawkish Fed colleagues

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh may hope to stay mum about the Fed's rate plans, but fresh oil and potential tariff shocks and a hawkish tilt

Warsh's no-guidance approach confronts a hawkish world and hawkish Fed colleagues
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Fed to hold rates this year despite high inflation, but economists cite high chances of a hike: Reuters poll

The Federal Reserve will keep its key interest rate steady for the rest of 2026 to tackle a five-year-long inflation problem, according to the median

Fed to hold rates this year despite high inflation, but economists cite high chances of a hike: Reuters poll
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Fed rate-hike voices swell before July decision, rates still seen on hold

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack on Friday added her voice to a growing chorus of policymakers arguing interest rates may need to rise to beat back persistent

Fed rate-hike voices swell before July decision, rates still seen on hold
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Fed may need to hike rates if inflation does not ease soon, Jefferson says

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Thursday suggested he would be open to raising interest rates if there is no near-term

Fed may need to hike rates if inflation does not ease soon, Jefferson says
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As Fed Chair Warsh sticks to policy silence, colleagues voice their views

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh this week declared his determination to bring inflation down without hinting at how, even as colleagues publicly laid out their

As Fed Chair Warsh sticks to policy silence, colleagues voice their views
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IMF strategy chief calls for price stability, credibility in shock-prone world

The International Monetary Fund's strategy chief urged government officials on Wednesday to focus on medium-term fiscal frameworks and

IMF strategy chief calls for price stability, credibility in shock-prone world
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Bank of Canada holds rates, says the economy is growing again

The Bank of Canada left its benchmark overnight rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday as widely expected and said growth would

Bank of Canada holds rates, says the economy is growing again
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Top Fed officials embrace cooler inflation reading, clamor for more

Top Federal Reserve officials on Tuesday welcomed fresh data showing consumer price inflation cooled last month, but said they would need more such readings to feel

Top Fed officials embrace cooler inflation reading, clamor for more
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Fed's 'ample reserves' approach is a focus of Warsh's balance sheet review

The way the Federal Reserve has conducted U.S. interest rate policy for almost two decades is up for review by one of the task forces

Fed's 'ample reserves' approach is a focus of Warsh's balance sheet review
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Fed's Warsh: Committed to both inflation and employment mandates

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Tuesday said he is just as committed to the Fed's employment mandate as he is to the inflation mandate that he has repeatedly emphasized

Fed's Warsh: Committed to both inflation and employment mandates
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Fed chief Warsh vows to 'do my job' if challenged by Trump

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Fed chief Warsh vows to 'do my job' if challenged by Trump
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Warsh says Fed has 'no tolerance' for high inflation but provides no hints on next move

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh pledged to make high inflation “a thing of the past” in his first congressional testimony Tuesday, yet provided no signal about the central bank’s next steps

Warsh says Fed has 'no tolerance' for high inflation but provides no hints on next move
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Warsh task force members get an A at the outset, but results will need broad buy-in

At a moment of political polarization and a White House distancing itself from "globalization," Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's choice of

Warsh task force members get an A at the outset, but results will need broad buy-in
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Who is on Fed chief Warsh's review taskforces?

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Thursday announced those he has tapped to lead a sweeping review of how the U.S. central bank conducts its policy operations.

Who is on Fed chief Warsh's review taskforces?
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Fed officials fret over inflation risk, weigh rate hikes

The leanest readout of a Federal Reserve policy meeting in years still made clear how concerned U.S. central bank

Fed officials fret over inflation risk, weigh rate hikes
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Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces

Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces

Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces
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Fed's Perli reiterates flexible path of reserve management buying

By Michael S.

Fed's Perli reiterates flexible path of reserve management buying