Opinion | The Fed’s Great Dissenter

She has repeatedly voted against the agency’s deregulatory agenda.

Elizabeth Warren Calls for an Insider Trading Inquiry at the Fed

The Democratic senator responded to news that the Fed’s vice chair shifted toward stocks shortly before a policy announcement last year.

The Stock Market’s Hot Summer Became a Swoon. Where Does It Go Next?

Inflation and supply chain problems have been a concern since the pandemic began. But action by the Federal Reserve and pressure on corporate profits put those worries in sharp focus.

Inflation Warning Signs Flash Red, Posing Challenge for Washington

Inflation, once expected to fade quickly, is proving more stubborn. That ramps up tension among officials as they wait for pressures to fade.

Inflation Warning Signs Flash Red, Posing Challenge for Washington

Inflation, once expected to fade quickly, is proving more stubborn. That ramps up tension among officials as they wait for pressures to fade.

Yellen Warns of ‘Catastrophic’ Consequences From Debt Limit Breach

The Treasury secretary, testifying alongside Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, implored Congress to raise or suspend the nation’s borrowing cap before an Oct. 18 deadline.

Fed Officials Under Fire for 2020 Securities Trading Will Resign

Robert S. Kaplan will exit his role as head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas next month. Eric S. Rosengren, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, is also retiring earlier than planned.

Could This Covid Wave Reverse the Recovery? Here’s What to Watch.

Some businesses are still hurting, and federal aid has wound down. But economists see sources of resilience and signs of strength.

Jerome Powell says the Fed is reviewing its trading rules.

The Federal Reserve is embroiled in an unusual drama: Some officials traded stocks and other financial products last year, prompting calls for an investigation.

Opinion | Does the U.S. Economy Still Need Booster Shots?

This week, the Federal Reserve may hint at an answer.

Why Washington Worries About Stablecoins

The Federal Reserve, Treasury and other regulators are worried that a technology that pledges stability will actually be a source of turmoil.

Prices climbed more slowly in August, welcome news for the Fed.

The Consumer Price Index climbed 5.3 percent from August 2020, which is still faster than normal. But monthly gains are slowing, and that’s a good sign for economic policymakers.

Elizabeth Warren Asks the Fed to Break Up Wells Fargo

She wants the Federal Reserve to revoke a key operating license and force a split between Wells Fargo’s banking and Wall Street businesses.

Should Biden Reappoint Jerome Powell? It Depends on His Theory of Change.

Lael Brainard is more aligned with the president, so picking her may please Democrats. Powell may have a more bipartisan seal of approval.

Fed Officials’ Trading Draws Outcry, and Fuels Calls for Accountability

Central bank regional presidents traded securities in markets in which Fed choices mattered in 2020. Here’s why critics find that troubling.

Inflation Is Popping From Sydney to San Francisco. It May Be a Good Sign.

Inflation has surged across advanced economies. The shared experience underlines that price gains come from temporary drivers — for now.

Crypto’s Rapid Move Into Banking Elicits Alarm in Washington

The boom in companies offering cryptocurrency loans and high-yield deposit accounts is disrupting the banking industry and leaving regulators scrambling to catch up.

Weak Job Gains Leave Washington on High Alert

The Federal Reserve and White House had hoped for strong job gains, and the August report did not deliver. That makes coming numbers critical.

Wall Street Sees Nothing but Good News, Even When It’s Bad

With expectations that interest rates will stay down and government spending will stay up, the stock market has learned to live with the pandemic, even as cases increase.

Some Say Low Interest Rates Cause Inequality. What if It’s the Reverse?

With an increasing share of the world’s wealth in the hands of its top earners, a savings glut is pushing asset prices up and interest rates down.