U.S. Economy and Federal Reserve Reporting by Colby Smith
Market misunderstanding risk is high in Warsh's debut meeting, Colby Smith warns
Colby Smith highlights the challenges facing Warsh as he chairs his first meeting. According to Smith, Warsh must balance downplaying price pressures while considering potential rate cuts, a ...
Colby Smith: Powell warns removal of officials over policy disagreements threatens Fed credibility
Colby Smith reports that in his first remarks after stepping down as Fed chair, Jerome Powell stated that the central bank is facing a “stress test.” Powell also warned that removing ...
PCE inflation rose to 3.8 percent in April, Colby Smith notes
Colby Smith reports that U.S. PCE inflation moved sharply away from the Federal Reserve's 2 percent target in April. The data shows that PCE inflation rose 3.8 percent year-over-year, marking the ...
Colby Smith: Warsh to be sworn in as Fed chair signals potential regime change
Colby Smith shares an update ahead of Warsh's swearing in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday, highlighting recent analysis on the concept of regime change and the likelihood of achieving it. The ...
Fed stance still mildly restrictive even as cuts unlikely, Colby Smith notes
Colby Smith recently spoke with Anna P. about her current views. Anna P. maintains that the Federal Reserve's policy stance is still described as "mildly restrictive," even as she accepted market ...
Colby Smith: Warsh confirmed as next Fed chair as U.S. inflation rises
Colby Smith reports that the Senate has voted 54-45 to confirm Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh is set to take over at a challenging moment, as U.S. President Donald Trump is ...
Rate cuts are set to remain on hold, Fed watcher indicates
Fed watcher, industry influencer, observes that this week's Federal Reserve meeting will be Jerome Powell's last as chair. Despite Powell's departure, the 'wait and see' policy stance amid renewed ...
Nick Timiraos: Warsh to focus on reducing Fed role in financial markets
Nick Timiraos, industry influencer, highlights Warsh's intention to reduce the Federal Reserve's presence in financial markets. Warsh acknowledges that the central bank's balance sheet cannot be ...
Kevin Warsh to divest more than $100 million in assets ahead of Senate appearance, Colby Smith reports
Kevin Warsh, who is facing a complicated route to potentially becoming the next chair of the Federal Reserve, has pledged to divest a substantial portion of his more than $100 million in assets. ...
Colby Smith: Fed minutes indicate patient approach and diverging views on Iran war risk
March's Federal Reserve minutes highlight broad support among officials for a patient strategy regarding upcoming interest rate decisions. Colby Smith notes that while there is consensus on ...
Concerns mount over private credit as access expands, Colby Smith notes
Concerns regarding private credit are rising at a time when the Trump administration is expanding access to this asset class. Colby Smith reports that investors, lobbyists, and lawmakers are now ...
Colby Smith: War with Iran tests U.S. inflation expectations
Americans have maintained confidence that the Federal Reserve would eventually bring inflation under control, even through a series of economic shocks over the past five years. Colby Smith now ...
Powell avoids sending policy signals as U.S. rate cut outlook narrows, Colby Smith notes
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was careful not to provide clear direction about U.S. interest rate policy in his remarks on Wednesday. However, Colby Smith reports that only a very narrow ...
Colby Smith: Fed officials divided over rates as Iran conflict deepens positions
Federal Reserve officials were already split on how to approach rates, Colby Smith notes. The conflict involving Iran now threatens to solidify these divisions, making it even more challenging for ...
Trump urges immediate Fed rate cut, Colby Smith notes
Donald Trump is urging the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates immediately rather than waiting for its next scheduled meeting. Colby Smith reports that officials are expected to keep rates ...
Colby Smith: Surging oil prices spark recession concerns for U.S. economy
Surging oil prices are triggering concern over potential financial repercussions in the U.S. economy. Colby Smith reports that fears are mounting a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could ...
