Federal Reserve

What Do higher US Interest Rates Mean for the World?

Since start of 2022, the US Federal Reserve System has implemented a rise in interest rates.

Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 75 basis points

US Fed raises benchmark interest rate for 3rd straight month, the most aggressive rate move since 1994.

Economists warn of U.S. recession triggered by Ukraine war

American economists are sounding the alarm over a potential recession next year triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

US Fed: Global supply chain crisis may soon be over

Global supply chain crisis that led to historic levels of inflation may soon be over, according to experts.

Federal Reserve cuts rates to zero amid coronavirus scare

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to near-zero to shelter economy from effects of the virus.

Fed cuts interest rates for 1st time since 2008

The Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates for the first time in over a decade. Why did this happen?

Janet Yellen resigns from Federal Reserve board

US President Trump appoints Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell to take her place.

Former Bank of Israel governor steps down from Federal Reserve

Stanley Fischer steps down as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, citing personal reasons.

'Don't Fight the Fed,' Bank of Israel Learns Once Again

The shekel fell when the Bank of Israel slashed interest rates - and rose again, when the Federal Reserve didn't do anything.

Economist: Fischer Could be a 'Disaster' for US

Stanley Fischer was highly regarded when he ran the Bank of Israel - but maybe he shouldn't have been, writes a British economist.

Stanley Fischer Confirmed as Vice Chair of Federal Reserve

Senate confirms President Obama's nomination of former Bank of Israel chief to be vice chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Fischer Joins Board of Federal Reserve

Former Bank of Israel chief sworn in as a member of the Federal Reserve's board of governors, on the way to becoming its vice-chair.

Fischer Edging Closer to Federal Reserve

Former Bank of Israel's nomination as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve clears a key procedural hurdle in the Senate.

Fischer to Serve as Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve

Obama names Stanley Fischer, former Governor of the Bank of Israel, as his nominee for vice chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Report: Fischer to be Vice Chairman of Federal Reserve

Former Bank of Israel Governor is leading candidate to become vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, say American sources.

Fed Chairman Bernanke Warns Budget Cuts Could Slow Growth

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned that looming budget cuts could further slow growth.

Terror Suspect Held in Plot to Bomb NY Fed

A Bangladeshi national is being held in connection with a plot to bomb the Federal Reserve Bank in New York City.

New York: Bangladeshi Man Arrested in Bombing Plot

A Bangladeshi man with links to Al-Qaeda arrested on charges of trying to bomb the Federal Reserve building.

Fed Decision An Election Issue

Ben Bernanke Arouses Republican Ire By Printing More Money

Fed. Reserve Chairman's decision to inject "qualitative easement" has become a campaign issue.

Wall Street Tumbles Again, Dow Drops 500 Points

After a good trading day on Tuesday, Wall Street went tumbling down again on Wednesday.

Fed to Keep Rates "Exceptionally Low"

The US Federal Reserve plans to keep interest rates "exceptionally low" in response to the recent slowdown in the US economic recovery.