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Demand shocks create firm uncertainty, amplify business cycles
A new Federal Reserve study examines how firm-level uncertainty arises over the business cycle and influences aggregate economic activity.
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Hidden corporate debt distorts leverage, impacts investment
A new Federal Reserve paper documents two forms of off-balance-sheet leverage in nonfinancial corporations: operating leases (pre-2019) and intra-period borrowing.
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Jefferson: Fed navigates energy, AI shocks with dual mandate
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson discussed how monetary policymakers analyze and respond to unpredictable economic shocks.
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Agencies coordinate sensitive data handling in bank exams
The Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC are implementing a coordinated approach for handling highly sensitive information during bank examinations.
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Cook sees inflation risks outweighing employment concerns
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook stated that inflation risks now outweigh employment risks, despite recent softer price reports.
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Discount rate held steady, AI impact on labor noted
The Federal Reserve Board approved maintaining the primary credit rate at 3.75 percent in meetings on June 8 and June 17, 2026.
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Bowman: Responsible innovation expands financial inclusion
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle W. Bowman emphasized that responsible innovation is crucial for expanding financial inclusion.
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Barr explores AI's dual impact on living standards and inequality
Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr discussed the potential for artificial intelligence to either broadly raise living standards or exacerbate income and wealth inequality.
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Warsh outlines Fed policy review, holds rates at 3.5-3.75%
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh affirmed the central bank's commitment to price stability and full employment in his first semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress.
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Waller flags core inflation risk, policy path unclear
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller stated that U.S. core inflation is at a crossroads, with its future trajectory uncertain.
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Bowman: Regulation must prioritize risks, foster innovation
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman outlined four guiding principles for modernizing financial regulation.
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Fed establishes task forces to review monetary policy
The Federal Reserve announced the leadership and objectives of five new task forces.