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Study quantifies debt's causal effect on interest rates
A new Federal Reserve working paper uses a natural experiment to measure the causal effect of expected debt-financed fiscal stimulus on interest rates.
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Federal Reserve holds key rates steady
The Federal Reserve Board maintained the primary credit rate at 3.75 percent following meetings on April 20 and 29, 2026.
Agencies find Bank of America's 2025 resolution plan satisfactory
The Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation found Bank of America's 2025 resolution plan satisfactory.
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Waller: Middle East conflict shifts Fed policy risks
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller stated that the Middle East conflict has significantly altered the outlook for U.S. monetary policy.
Press conferences predict future Fed policy, study finds
A new Federal Reserve Board paper uses large language models to quantify central bank communication, demonstrating that press conferences correlate more strongly with future policy than FOMC statements.
Fed proposes payment account for clearing, settlement
The Federal Reserve Board has requested public comment on a proposal to establish a new 'payment account' for legally eligible financial institutions.
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Barr: AI-driven metrics improve financial health outcomes
Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr emphasized the evolving role of financial health metrics in improving outcomes for American families.
Unfavorable news attention distorts inflation forecasts
A Federal Reserve study reveals that within-household reallocations of attention to news significantly impact inflation expectation bias.
Barr challenges Fed balance sheet reduction goals
Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr argued against reducing the Fed's balance sheet size as a primary objective.
Miran resigns from Fed Board, successor Kevin Warsh named
Stephen I. Miran has submitted his resignation from the Federal Reserve Board.
Bowman: Tailored supervision crucial for community banks
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman advocated for tailored regulatory and supervisory approaches for community banks.
Banks assess discount window use on expanded operating days
The Federal Reserve released results from a January 2026 survey of senior financial officers.