As economists pointed to some of the president’s policies to explain the latest Labor Department data, White House aides sought to make the case for optimism in the new year.
Category: White House Council of Economic Advisers
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What to know about the report.
Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.
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What to know about the report.
Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.
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What to Know About the Latest Jobs Report
Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.
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How Kevin Hassett Became a Trump Loyalist and Fed Chair Contender
Mr. Hassett’s evolution from conservative economist to defender of the president’s economic agenda has raised questions about how he would lead the central bank.
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White House Dismisses Rise in Unemployment
The Trump administration looked to recast elements of a dour jobs report Thursday as a sign of strength.
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Atlanta Fed President to Step Down in February
The departure of Raphael W. Bostic, who has served in the role since 2017, would create a new vacancy at the central bank.
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Trump Aides Raise Recession Fears, and Point Fingers at the Fed
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said some sectors were in a recession as he argued for more interest rate cuts.
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Fed Governor Defends Call for Big Rate Cuts
In a wide-ranging interview, Stephen I. Miran discussed why he thinks concerns about inflation are overblown and his worries about the economy if the Federal Reserve does not rapidly lower interest rates. Here is a full transcript.
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Federal Reserve to Meet Under Cloud of Trump’s Attacks
Stephen Miran and Lisa Cook will both cast votes at the central bank’s meeting on Wednesday, where policymakers are expected to lower interest rates.
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Senate Confirms Stephen Miran as Fed Governor
The Senate voted to install one of President Trump’s top economic advisers at the central bank, opening the door for him to cast a vote at this week’s meeting to set interest rates.
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As the Fed Prepares to Lower Rates, 2 Seats on Its Board Are in Limbo
The Senate looks poised to confirm President Trump’s pick to join the central bank in time for the policy meeting next week, while another governor’s fate remains up in the air.