Michael Barr oversaw an attempt to rewrite financial regulations that came under attack from a wide range of groups, including banks, lawmakers and even some of his colleagues.
Category: Federal Reserve System
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The Bull and Bear Case for 2025
The stock market has been on a blistering two-year rally. But Wall Street is warning that a number of factors, including Donald Trump’s policies, could slow or derail that momentum
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How a Government Shutdown Could Affect the Economy
A short lapse in funding would probably do only modest damage. But it could send a troubling signal about government dysfunction.
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Washington and the Markets are Feeling the President-elect Effect
The President-elect takes office in a month, but his influence on policy is already being felt by investors and across Washington.
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Where Does a ‘Remarkable’ U.S. Economy Go From Here?
America’s economy is far outstripping its peers, but there are serious risks, including from the president-elect.
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Stocks Plunge as Fed Forecasts Fewer Rate Cuts Next Year
The Federal Reserve cut rates for a third time this year, but investors shuddered at revised forecasts suggesting only two cuts in 2025.
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The Fed is making its final rate decision of the year.
Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to cut interest rates, but investors will focus on hints about what comes next.
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How to Read the Fed’s ‘Dot Plot’ Projections Like a Pro
The Federal Reserve will release fresh economic estimates on Wednesday. Here’s how to read the outlook for 2025 and beyond.
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The Economy Is Finally Stable. Is That About to Change?
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s proposals on tariffs, immigration, taxes and deregulation may have far-reaching and contradictory effects, adding uncertainty to forecasts.
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Bracing for a Fed Pullback on Interest Rates
Wall Street sees the central bank cutting interest rates on Wednesday. But growing worries about inflation are adding to investor uncertainty about its policy agenda for 2025.
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Jerome Powell and the Fed Head for Another Collision with Trump
Rates may not come down as much or as quickly as had been expected, just as Trump — a self-declared “low-rate guy” — returns to the White House.
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What to know about the report.
Inflation has been cooling notably after peaking in 2022, but in recent months it has shown signs of stalling.