Category: Economy

Let's cut straight to the chase: barring a truly seismic and unexpected economic shockwave, the Federal Reserve is almost certainly not going to surprise markets with a rate cut today, January 28, 2026. The odds are overwhelmingly stacked against it. …Read more  »

As the calendar turns to January 27, 2026, all eyes are on Washington, D.C., because the Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest decision on interest rates. My take, and what the majority of folks watching the markets believe, …Read more  »

Let's talk about what's on a lot of our minds: where are those Federal Reserve interest rates headed in the next few years? The short answer is that after some cuts this year, they're expected to inch down slowly but …Read more  »

The question on everyone's mind heading into 2026 is sharp and simple: who will be the next Federal Reserve Chair, and how much will they cut interest rates? It's a pivotal moment. With Jerome Powell's term ending in May 2026, …Read more  »

Bank of America Global Research is signaling a significant shift in the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy down the road. They're forecasting two interest rate cuts in 2026, specifically in June and July. For us regular folks trying to make …Read more  »

The recent military action by the U.S. in Venezuela, specifically the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, has thrown a big question mark over what the economy will look like in 2026. While the long-term possibility of …Read more  »

The battle to decide who will control America's money supply has whittled down to a tale of two Kevins. Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor with deep ties to Wall Street, and Kevin Hassett, the current director of the …Read more  »

It’s a common frustration: you hear on the news that the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates, and you’re hopeful your loan payment might finally get a little cheaper. But then, when your next bill comes, nothing has changed. If …Read more  »

So, the Federal Reserve made a move, and you're likely wondering what that means for your hard-earned money. The recent quarter-point cut to the federal funds rate, bringing it to a target range of 3.50%-3.75%, is the third consecutive reduction, …Read more  »