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Is Easter Monday a federal holiday? Are banks open today? Here's what to know.
Yes, banks are open on Easter Monday, as the Federal Reserve doesn't list Easter Monday as one of its recognized holidays.
US Treasuries Rally as Worries Over Trump Tariffs and Fed Ease
Long-maturity Treasury yields tumbled Wednesday as part of a broader rally in dollar-denominated risk assets, after US ...
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Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters
Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Jerome Powell speaks during an event hosted by the Economic Club of Chicago, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin ...
A primer on the Federal Reserve's independence
President Donald Trump has been loudly critical of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for years now. Since January, the President has accused him of playing politics by keeping interest rates high.
Bowman Urges Regulators to Be Aligned in Financial-System Goals
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman told the Senate Banking Committee Thursday that she will apply cost-benefit analysis ...
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You decide: Who controls the Federal Reserve?
By Dr. Mike Walden One of my favorite topics, both when I was teaching at NCSU and now as I continue to speak to various groups, is the Federal Reserve. To me, the Federal Reserve —usually simply ...
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Federal Reserve at a policy, political crossroads poses global risks
A divergence between the Fed and other central banks could stress dollar funding markets and make financing more expensive ...
Asian shares jump on hopes tariff war may subside and Trump won't fire Federal Reserve chief
Asian shares are mostly higher, with markets showing relief after President Donald Trump indicated he won’t dismiss the head ...