Fed's Miran: Current inflation not reflective of supply and demand in the economy

WASHINGTON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Current above-target inflation does not reflect underlying supply and demand dynamics that are generating price increases much closer to the central bank's 2% target, Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said on Monday,

The Fed just made an overlooked decision that's even more important than its last rate cut

The Fed said it would begin making reserve management purchases last week. The move to load up Treasurys has important implications for markets.

Fed decisions distorted by ‘phantom inflation’, says Stephen Miran

Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran has said that “phantom inflation” is distorting the US central bank’s decision-making and causing it to keep interest rates too high.

Mortgage Rates Stable After Fed Rate Cut

The December Federal Reserve meeting may lead to lower mortgage rates, but it's not directly caused by the 25 basis point rate cut.

Fed's Collins says supported rate cut but it was a 'close call'

By Michael S. Derby Dec 15 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said Monday a changing inflation outlook tilted her toward supporting last week’s central bank interest rate cut.

Fed’s Miran Says ‘Underlying’ Inflation Close to Target

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran again argued the central bank’s policy stance is unnecessarily restrictive on the economy, pointing to his benign outlook for inflation and warning signs in the labor market.

Here's how much a $700,000 mortgage can cost per month, following the December Fed rate cut

The monthly costs of a mortgage loan of this size are considerably lower than they were at the start of 2025.

With Fed independence in crosshairs, will Supreme Court back Trump again?

(This December 13 story has been republished with no changes to the text.) By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative justices appear ready to endorse President Donald Trump's power to fire a regulatory agency official despite job protections given by Congress.

Will borrowers see lower rates? What the Fed's interest rate cut means for you

Mortgage rates have been largely unchanged.

NJ economic quality of life could be uneven in 2026, Fed says

Inflation has been a setback for millions in NJ who have grappled with the costs of housing and health care, NY Fed president told NorthJersey.com.

Williams says Fed policy in good position, sees inflation moderating in 2026

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Dec 15 (Reuters) - New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said on Monday the U.S. central bank's interest rate cut last week leaves it in a good position to deal with what lies ahead,

For Banks, the Fed's Next Balance Sheet Moves May Matter More Than Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve’s next moves on the size of its balance sheet could matter for banks as much or more than its rate decisions, says Heard on the Street columnist Telis Demos. The Fed sai
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