Wed, Aug 19, 2026

An inflation report Wednesday should be a big deal for the Fed. Here's what to expect

The consumer price index is expected to show only a modest increase for July.

As Warsh’s Fed faces pressure to act on inflation, these indicators show it’s at its lowest in years

Trimmed mean measures are painting a different picture than the headline numbers.

Kevin Warsh has homed in on three key phrases. How Fed watchers interpret them

In five public appearances, Warsh has used the phrase "family fight" 13 times, returning to "first principles" 11 times and "inflation is a choice" for the Fed six times.

AI’s costly build-out complicates the Fed’s inflation fight

Tech leaders say AI will drive down costs. But slow corporate adoption and the data center build-out create inflation pressures that complicate the Fed’s job.

Japan's bond market may be the canary in the coal mine for the AI stock rally

What starts in Japan and Europe may not stay there, as rising yields, fiscal pressures and energy-driven inflation increasingly reinforce each other.

SEC Charges Former Executives With Fraud in Connection With $1.9 Billion Collapse of Subprime Auto Lender Tricolor

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Daniel Chu, Jerome Kollar, and Ameryn Seibold, the former CEO, CFO, and Senior Director of Finance, respectively, at Texas-based Tricolor Holdings, LLC, for their roles in an alleged multi-year scheme…

Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less

As he has done in the past, Trump accused Fed officials of having political motives.

Renewed Hormuz hostilities drive ECB rates rethink amid ‘extremely volatile’ outlook

Several consecutive days of strikes exchanged between the U.S. and Iran have cast uncertainty on the European Central Bank's interest rate decision next week.

U.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth rate in Q2; June core inflation at 3.3%

While the GDP number was below expectations, the miss appeared to come from a decline in federal government spending and inventories.

The Iran war risks bringing the G7's fastest-growing economy to a halt

The U.K. economy is showing further signs of a long-awaited rebound, but the picture is complicated by the fallout from the Iran war and high energy prices.

Dollar risks are mounting. Here’s what could weaken the greenback

Currency strategists flag Treasury risk, softer U.S. data and uncertain Fed policy as key factors that could pressure the dollar.

Income investors need to 'wake up' to the new market regime. Where to find solid yields now

With Kevin Warsh heading the Federal Reserve, investors must accept the reality of a new market regime, said Luis Alvarado at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Manufacturing survey shows inflation worries 'worse than pandemic era,' adding to Fed pressure

The commentary pointed to a highly volatile environment in which purchasing managers were struggling to stay ahead

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Regions Bank

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Regions Bank

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations

Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy

Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to amend its requirements for banks to maintain anti-money laundering programs

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to amend its requirements for banks to maintain anti-money laundering programs

Federal Reserve issues initial findings from its 2025 triennial payments study

Federal Reserve issues initial findings from its 2025 triennial payments study

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Trump touted a deal to avert new tariffs on Canada. Here's what we know so far

Trump's new tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods were set to take effect Wednesday, but were postponed by three days.

Inside crypto’s multiyear sponsorship rush into soccer

How the pandemic, crypto boom and soccer’s hunt for new revenue helped drive a wave of sponsorship deals across the sport.

U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade

World Cup gave bars and restaurants a needed boost as consumers flash warning signs, Fed says

The latest edition of the Fed's Beige Book indicated that the soccer tournament wasn't necessarily translating to broader economic growth.

Trump announces 'economic warfare' on Iran, threatens ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers

The announcement extends a pressure campaign the Trump administration has waged since April under the banner Operation Economic Fury.

What a divided Fed means for investors

Wall Street has a clear takeaway from this week's Federal Reserve decision: A hike is likely on the horizon.

SEC Charges Boiler Room Operator and Three Entities with Defrauding Retail Investors in $74 Million Pre-IPO Investment Scam

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged New York resident Andrew Spaventa and three entities he owned and controlled with fraud and other violations in connection with unregistered securities offerings of private funds that purportedly…

Here are five key takeaways from the July CPI inflation report

Readings for July on the prices consumers pay for goods and services came in pretty much on target.

The July jobs numbers are due out Friday. Here's what to expect

Nonfarm payrolls are expected to post a gain of just 83,000 with an unchanged unemployment rate at 4.2%.

Singapore tightens monetary policy in surprise move as rising oil prices rekindle inflation risk

Unlike most central banks, the MAS manages medium-term price stability by managing the Singapore dollar exchange rate against a trade-weighted basket of currencies.