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US Federal Reserve/The Fed

Breaking…Fed Governor Lisa Cook Firing put on Hold by Judge….

September 9, 2025 By jamesb

This case is about Trump's attempt to get rid of the concept of 'Independent' Agencies in the US Government.... A federal judge late Tuesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from removing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, an early victory in her push to remain on … [Read more...] about Breaking…Fed Governor Lisa Cook Firing put on Hold by Judge….

Filed Under: Courts, Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Donald Trump, Fed Governor Lisa Cook Firing, Government, Law, Media, Politics, Trump Admin, US Federal Reserve/The Fed

Fed’s setting up more money to back up the banks…..

March 27, 2023 By jamesb

Don't call it what it is.... Circa 2008/2009? The Federal Government is seeking to' bail out 'the banks depossits IN WHOLE...... The 'crisis' mode has dropped from the headlines but things ain't normal for the industry which has tried to prop up things on it's own with … [Read more...] about Fed’s setting up more money to back up the banks…..

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Bailing out the Banks, Bank Runs, Biden admin, FDIC/Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Government, Politics, President Biden, The US Treasury, US Banks, US Economy, US Federal Reserve/The Fed

Treasury Sec….Govt. WILL make sure bank deposits are safe….

March 21, 2023 By jamesb

President Biden didn't want to say it out loud... But? The Government WILL 'bail' out the banks if need be..... Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen expressed confidence in the nation’s banks on Tuesday but said she was prepared to take additional action to safeguard … [Read more...] about Treasury Sec….Govt. WILL make sure bank deposits are safe….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: bank bailout's, US bank deposits, US banking system, US Federal Reserve/The Fed, US Treasury Dept.

Ole Jerome at the Fed wants to raise rates HIGHER…FASTER…..

March 7, 2023 By jamesb

His efforts have NOT actually done much of ANYTHING except screw up the Housing market..... Raising rates has had NO AFFECT on the rising consumer prices so far.... Business are STILL looking for workers also..... At some point? One of Biden's people ARE going to have … [Read more...] about Ole Jerome at the Fed wants to raise rates HIGHER…FASTER…..

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: American consumer prices increasing, American Inflation/Recession, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell, Politics, US Economy, US Federal Reserve/The Fed

The Fed does the biggest rate increase in decades….

June 15, 2022 By jamesb

The .75 increase is aimed at punching down the inflation rate.... That will mean higher borrowing costs for car 's and other big ticket items.... The house market is already catching a cold and going to bed.... They know that a recession is coming in response to … [Read more...] about The Fed does the biggest rate increase in decades….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Inflation/Recession/Hiring, US Federal Reserve/The Fed, US Interest rate increase

House mortgage rates go UP……

May 10, 2022 By jamesb

Well? Ya raise the interest rates to starve off inflation and the housing marget IS gonna catch a cold... The Commerical Housing market has already take a Covid hit... One would assume car loans and credit card interst rates will climb.... The world has turned upside … [Read more...] about House mortgage rates go UP……

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Democrats, Government, Inflation, Interest rate hikes, Joe Biden, Media, Politics, Recession, US Economy, US Federal Reserve/The Fed

Interest Rates going Up….US Fed…..

March 16, 2022 By jamesb

To combat the increase in inflation for America's economy.... The Federal Reserve will INCREASE borrowing costs.... This on top of increased energy costs for the country and Russian sanction fall out... The Federal Reserve on Wednesday increased its baseline interest rate … [Read more...] about Interest Rates going Up….US Fed…..

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: American inflation, economy, Government, Higher Interest rates, Politics, US Federal Reserve/The Fed

The Fed signal’s rate increase’s coming next year…

December 15, 2021 By jamesb

Bye...BYE cheap money borrowing rates.... Federal Reserve policymakers said they will cut back on their stimulus more quickly at a moment of rapid inflation and strong economic growth, capping a challenging year with a pronounced policy pivot that could usher in higher interest … [Read more...] about The Fed signal’s rate increase’s coming next year…

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Higher Interest rates, The Economy /Inflation, US Federal Reserve/The Fed

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