Top Federal Reserve Bank Regulator, Under Fire From GOP

Top Federal Reserve bank regulator, under fire from GOP, to step down next month
The Federal Reserve’s top financial regulator said Monday that he would resign next month, avoiding a potential confrontation with the incoming Trump administration and Republicans in the Senate.
Odds the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this month falls below 5%
The United States central banking system, the Federal Reserve, is less likely to cut rates this month during its regularly scheduled two-day meeting following stubbornly rising inflation.
Top Federal Reserve Bank Regulator to Step Down to Avoid Clash With Trump
Ahead of Donald Trump taking office, Federal Reserve's top banking regulator has resigned from his role as vice chair of supervision.
Fed's Barr to resign early from regulatory job to avoid legal fight with Trump
Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve's top regulatory cop, said he will step down on Feb. 28, in a surprise move that will avert a potentially messy legal fight with President-elect Donald Trump who is now free to replace him with an official of his choosing.
US Fed's top banking regulator says he will step down early
The US Federal Reserve's top banking regulator announced his early resignation Monday, avoiding a confrontation with President-elect Donald Trump who can now pick his replacement.
What Michael Barr’s exit means for Trump’s plan to reshape the Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Vice Chair of Supervision Michael Barr’s unexpected resignation on Monday signals the beginning of a pivotal shift in how the US central bank might operate under a potential second term for former President Donald Trump.
With Barr's exit from regulatory role, Trump gets early chance to reshape Fed
Federal Reserve Vice Chair of Supervision Michael Barr's decision on Monday to resign early from his regulatory oversight role sets up an early test of how Donald Trump will try to shape the U.S. central bank during his second term as president.
Fed News: Collins, Harker, Bowman, and More Talk Rate Cuts, Economy
At least four Federal Reserve officials are speaking Thursday, including Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan ...
The Fed Funds Market Is Not What It Used To Be
Explore the impact of the Fed Funds Rate on U.S. monetary policy and how it has evolved post-GFC, shifting focus to IORB and ...
Fed seen cutting policy rate just once in 2025 as job growth surges
Traders on Friday bet the Federal Reserve will wait until at least June to reduce its policy rate, and end its rate-cutting ...
Why Do Some People Claim the Federal Reserve Is Unconstitutional?
Learn why some people believe it was unconstitutional for the government to establish the Federal Reserve Bank and why they believe it should be abolished.
30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5%, Highest Since November ‘23
The yields on long-term government bonds spiked as doubts on a policy misstep by the Federal Reserve were reinforced after strong employment data. The 10-year yield spiked to 4.783%, while the 30-year ...
The Federal Reserve May Do the Unthinkable, and It Could Drag the Stock Market Down in 2025
To summarize, the Federal Reserve has already lowered by 50% the number of anticipated interest rate cuts in 2025. It was ...
Federal Reserve Watch: Quantitative Tightening Continues
Learn about the Federal Reserve's quantitative tightening program and its impact on the economy, interest rates, and monetary ...
With Its Stress Tests, The Federal Reserve Is Looking Backwards
It’s worth thinking about as a Federal Reserve still traumatized by 2008 foists all manner of “stress tests” on banks as a ...
Top Federal Reserve official says central bank is ‘pretty close’ to meeting key targets
A top Federal Reserve official has said the US central bank is “pretty close” to meeting its objectives on inflation and ...