Fed's Musalem warns rate hikes may be needed if inflation persists
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said the Fed may need to raise its policy rate if inflation doesn't ease within six months, challenging new Chair Kevin Warsh's view that AI will be disinflationary.
Fed's Neel Kashkari Signals Possible Rate Hikes as Inflation Stays Near 4%
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari reinforced the Fed's inflation fight, with markets now pricing in a potential rate hike within 12 months. Trump has backed off demanding immediate cuts, giving new Chair Kevin Wars
Fed Holds Rates Steady; Kashkari Warns Inflation 'Much Too High'
The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at its April 2026 meeting, with Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari citing persistent inflation as the main concern. Derivatives markets now price in a potential rate hike by
Fed's Kashkari Warns of Inflation Shockwave, Markets Eye October Rate Hike
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says the Fed must focus on containing inflationary risks, citing a persistent 'inflationary shockwave' from the Middle East war. Markets are pricing in a chance of a rate hike in O
Fed Holds Rates at 3.75% as Warsh Faces Hawkish Pressure
The Federal Reserve kept rates steady at 3.75% in April 2026, with new Chair Kevin Warsh under hawkish pressure amid Iran War inflation fears. CME FedWatch shows near 100% probability of a hold at the June 16-17 meeting.
Fed's $168B Bank Payouts: Secret 1910 Origins
The Federal Reserve, born from a secret 1910 meeting, now pays banks $168 billion annually in interest on reserves, while running a $114 billion loss in 2023.
Citadel Securities urges Fed rate hike as inflation tops 2% target
Citadel Securities argues the Fed should hike rates as inflation persists above the 2% target. Fed minutes show majority warn of rate hikes if inflation remains high.
Fed's $168B Interest Payments to Banks Fuel Record Losses
The Federal Reserve paid banks over $168 billion in interest on reserves in 2024, contributing to a $114 billion loss and halting payments to the Treasury.
Fed's interest payments to banks hit $178B in 2023, raising conflict concerns
The Federal Reserve paid banks $116 billion in interest on reserves in 2023, plus $62 billion on repos, up from $5.5 billion in 2021. Critics say the payments create a conflict of interest as banks are shareholders of re
Fed Holds Rates Steady; Warsh Signals Possible 2026 Hikes
The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at its April 2026 meeting, but new Chair Kevin Warsh hinted at potential hikes later this year amid inflation concerns from the Iran war.
Fed's 2026 FOMC Rotation: New Voting Members Take Seats
The Federal Open Market Committee's rotating seats change each January, with four regional bank presidents gaining voting power. In 2021, the Fed paid $5.5 billion in interest on reserves, soaring to $116 billion by 2023
Warsh Takes Fed Helm as Iran War Fuels Inflation, Yields Surge
Kevin Warsh became Fed Chair on May 22, 2026, as the Iran war drives inflation and pushes 10-year Treasury yields to 4.57%. Markets now price in a rate hike by year-end, reversing earlier cut expectations.
Kevin Warsh Era: Rate Hike Bets Surge as Iran War Fuels Inflation
Traders now price in a rate hike by December 2026, reversing earlier cut expectations, as new Fed chair Kevin Warsh prioritizes inflation fighting amid an Iran war-driven CPI surge.
Kevin Warsh Faces First Test: Iran War Inflation vs Trump Rate Demands
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh inherits a crisis as Iran war fuels the biggest inflation surge since 2023, with bond investors betting he prioritizes price stability over Trump's push for rates below 1%.
Warsh Era Begins: Rate Hike Expected by Dec 2026 as Inflation Surges
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh prioritizes inflation-fighting amid Iran war-driven price spikes. Traders now price in a rate hike by December 2026, reversing earlier cut expectations.
Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair in 54-45 Vote, Faces Rate Hike Pressure
Kevin Warsh, confirmed by the Senate in a 54-45 vote, will be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday. He faces market expectations of a rate hike despite Trump's calls for cuts.
GameStop's $56B eBay Bid Rejected as 'Not Credible'
eBay rejected GameStop's $56 billion takeover bid as 'neither credible nor attractive.' GameStop, led by CEO Ryan Cohen, increased its stake in eBay to 6.6%.
Fed's Waller Sees Even Odds for Rate Hike or Cut as Yields Surge
Fed Governor Christopher Waller says the next rate move is equally likely to be a hike or cut, as bond yields rise above the Fed's target range and markets price a 57% chance of a hike by December.
Bond yields surge as Warsh signals regime change at Fed
Two-year Treasury yield rose above 4.1%, above Fed's target range, as markets price 57% chance of rate hike by December. Incoming Chair Kevin Warsh signals regime change.
S&P 500 Falls 0.67% as Bond Yields Surge; JPMorgan, Bank of America Shine
Stock markets declined on May 19, 2026, with the S&P 500 dropping 0.67% to 7,353.61 as Treasury yields rose. JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America are highlighted as strong bank stocks with expected earnings growth of 8% an
Fed Rate Hike Odds Surge to 42% as Inflation Tops 6%
Fed funds futures now signal a 42% chance of a rate hike by year-end, as inflation surges past 6% amid rising energy costs from the Iran war. Incoming Chair Kevin Warsh faces pressure to act.
Bond Yields Surge: 10-Year Near 4.7%, Markets Price 57% Hike Odds
Treasury yields hit multi-year highs as inflation and geopolitical risks shift Fed expectations. Markets now see a 57% chance of a rate hike by December, with new Chair Kevin Warsh constrained.
Bond Yields Surge: Nomura Sees No Rate Cuts in 2026
The 2-year Treasury yield rose to 4.1%, above the Fed's target range, as markets now see a 41% chance of a rate hike in December. Major brokerages like Nomura have abandoned rate cut forecasts for 2026.
Nvidia Earnings, Rate Hike Fears: 63% Odds by July 2027
Traders on Kalshi see a 63% chance of a Fed rate hike by July 2027, with Nvidia's upcoming earnings adding to market uncertainty.