Sat, Sep 5, 2026

Trump turns up the heat on Warsh as Fed rate hike looms

Ten days ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting, the Trump administration looks to be in a full-court press to halt a rate hike in its tracks.

Trump doubles down on threat to halt trade with top partners unless Fed cuts rates

President Donald Trump demanded that the Fed slash interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries with which the U.S. maintains trade deficits.

Investors zero in on August inflation data in the week ahead after yields spike to levels not seen in years

Next week's inflation data takes on even greater importance for investors as they try to determine where the Federal Reserve could go with interest rates.

The big August jobs report is due out Friday. Here's what to expect for what has been a jobless summer

August nonfarm payrolls are expected to rise by 53,000 as a subdued labor market keeps Fed attention focused on inflation.

Fed Governor Waller indicates he will support holding rates steady at September meeting

In remarks that seem to contrast with statements last week from Chairman Kevin Warsh, Waller expressed confidence in the current inflation trends.

Fed Chairman Warsh expresses concern about inflation, advocates for 'quieter' central bank

He used the speech to outline his philosophy on policymaking while carefully sidestepping any signals

Fed's Hammack says 'now is the time to act' on raising interest rates

She still thinks the Fed needs to take action against inflation that is straining household budgets.

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July

The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to rise 0.1% monthly and 3.6% on a 12-month basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with United Texas Bank, Quontic Bank Acquisition Corp., and Quontic Bank Holdings Corp.

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with United Texas Bank, Quontic Bank Acquisition Corp., and Quontic Bank Holdings Corp.

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…

Euro zone inflation is back above 3%. Higher interest rates are likely to follow

The European Central Bank is seen hiking rates in September as the Iran war raises energy costs in the region.

Vanguard's $122 billion fund has warning most holders miss

AMD Committed Up to $5 Billion to Anthropic, and Anthropic's IPO Prospectus Is Reportedly Days Away

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc

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 issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 53,000 in August while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

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.

Putin meets with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin for renewed talks on ending the war in Ukraine

Trump's push to end the fighting, now in its fifth year, has lost momentum as U.S. attention has been focused for the last six months on its war with Iran.

Installed Building Products (IBP) Grows Revenue While Margins Quietly Slip

Management Reiterates Optimistic FY26 Guidance for Intuitive Machines (LUNR)

Extended Strategic Agreements to Support Management’s Full-Year 2026 Guidance Raise for ATI Inc. (ATI)

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…

The world appears to be entering a higher-rate era. Here’s who will pay the price

The bond sell-off is owed to a mix of high government debt issuance, an oil-price shock that has reignited inflation concerns, and expectations of higher rates.

Singapore tackles finances and culture to avert a demographic crisis

One challenge for policy makers is that success on many measures won't show up immediately.

Singapore inflation hits highest in nearly two years, but undershoots expectations

Consumer prices rose 2.2% last month, compared with the 2.3% expected by economists polled by Reuters

Bessent's bond gambit aimed at calming markets is instead stirring inflation worries

The so-called breakeven rate hit its highest levels in more than two months.