The annual conference of central bankers and others engaged with economics in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Aug. 21-23 was especially noteworthy. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated more ...

If the Federal Reserve cuts rates next week as predicted, and Kevin Hassett becomes Fed Chair, where will rates be at this ...

Taylor Tompkins has worked for more than a decade as a journalist covering business, finance, and the economy. She has logged thousands of hours interviewing experts, analyzing data, and writing ...

Fed expert Danielle DiMartino Booth on the Federal Reserve's historic changes, new appointments and heightened partisanship. Questions about independence and future policy direction. Economic data ...

The Federal Reserve aims to cut 10% of its workforce over the next several years, Chair Jerome Powell told employees in a memo—following suit with the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the size ...

• The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it is lowering its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, but offered no clear outlook for its next decision, due in December. • Central bank officials have ...

Central banks have a responsibility to share information in ways that improve the public’s understanding. This communication must be consistent enough that people can follow, and dynamic enough that ...