Federal Reserve and Economic Policy Coverage by Nick Timiraos
Fed decision to hold rates raises questions, Nick Timiraos notes
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its October FOMC meeting, even as the economy remained strong, inflation showed no progress toward the Fed's 2% target, and financial ...
Nick Timiraos: FOMC says more information needed to determine policy stance
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) stated that accumulating additional information will help the committee determine the policy stance needed to ensure inflation returns to its 2 percent ...
Fed debates focus on rates and communication, Nick Timiraos notes
Two debates are currently unfolding within the Federal Reserve: one regarding the appropriate level for interest rates and another about how much officials should communicate about their ...
Nick Timiraos: 10-year Treasury yield sees largest single-day drop since March 2023
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield declined by 0.193 percentage point to 4.952% on Thursday, marking the largest single-day yield drop since March 10, 2023, the day Silicon Valley Bank failed. Nick ...
Administration plans Fannie and Freddie action in 2027–28, Bessent says
The administration still intends to act on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2027–28, according to comments by Bessent on 2WAY's The Morning Meeting. Nick Timiraos shared Bessent's view that any ...
Nick Timiraos: Nearly two-thirds of builders report immigration enforcement affecting labor force
Nearly two-thirds of builders said immigration enforcement is affecting their labor force, according to a September survey by John Burns Research & Consulting. Nick Timiraos reported that this ...
AI boom is most important upside in global economy, Warsh says
Warsh described the recent "massive investment surge" driven by artificial intelligence as the result of "good policy" rather than coincidence. He called the AI boom "probably the most important ...
Nick Timiraos: Firms in several U.S. regions expect further price increases as contracts end
Firms operating in several Federal Reserve Districts expect prices to increase further in the coming months as existing contracts expire and new hedge or delivery terms must be negotiated. Nick ...
One more rate increase is expected this year, NY Fed president Williams tells Bloomberg
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said he still expects the possibility of one more rate increase this year, and indicated future policy moves for 2027 remain uncertain. Nick ...
Nick Timiraos: Industrial buyers prioritize quality and speed over price
Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at Wall Street Journal, examines changing priorities on the factory floor. At industrial-hardware maker Jergens in Cleveland, Beth Hammack learned that ...
Judy Shelton to advise on China financial conditions, Nick Timiraos reports
Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at Wall Street Journal, reports that the Treasury Department will appoint Judy Shelton as a counselor to Bessent to advise on currency policy. Shelton ...
Nick Timiraos: New charity rules link kids’ investing to specific company performance
Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at Wall Street Journal, examines changes in a program designed to encourage children's investment in American companies. The initial rollout promoted ...
Fed rate hike odds drop sharply, Nick Timiraos notes
Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at Wall Street Journal, reports that Kevin Warsh is encouraging investors to focus on economic data instead of central bank guidance. However, two of ...
Nick Timiraos: Fed leaders question likelihood of October rate hike
Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at Wall Street Journal, reports that Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson has indicated officials may need more time before raising interest ...
Barr observes limited progress on core PCE inflation, Nick Timiraos notes
Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at Wall Street Journal, shares remarks from Fed governor Michael Barr regarding U.S. monetary policy. Barr suggests that further policy adjustments are ...
Nick Timiraos: Bessent urges Fed to be flexible amid demand shock
Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at Wall Street Journal, reports that Bessent expressed hope the Federal Reserve will 'keep an open mind' in its approach to monetary policy. Bessent ...
Fed rate hikes cause market worry, Nick Timiraos notes
Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at Wall Street Journal, reports on comments from Kevin Hassett questioning the Federal Reserve's decision to raise rates, suggesting the move is due to ...
Nick Timiraos: Ten-year Treasury yield jumps to highest since July 2007
Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at Wall Street Journal, reports that the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note increased by 0.147 percentage point on Wednesday, reaching 5.113 ...
Central bank must act beyond supply shocks, Nick Timiraos notes
Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at Wall Street Journal, reports on comments from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee about monetary policy. Goolsbee stated that the central bank ...
Nick Timiraos: Greenspan raised rates before GOP convention in 1988
Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at Wall Street Journal, highlights a historical monetary policy move by Alan Greenspan. A week before the GOP convention in 1988, Greenspan raised ...
Investors prepare for first rate increase in three years, Nick Timiraos notes
Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at Wall Street Journal, reports that investors have largely concluded the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week for the first time in ...
