Kevin Warsh & Fed Policy: How Leadership Changes Affect Future Interest Rates
Updated: June 22, 2026 – On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 5:02 PM Eastern Time, Kevin Warsh concluded his first…
Category: Federal Reserve Policy
News and clear explanations of Federal Reserve policy decisions and how they affect everyday Americans. We cover Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decisions, inflation updates, and Fed policy changes, explaining what each decision means for mortgage rates, savings account yields, and borrowing costs. Sourced from official Federal Reserve Board releases and FOMC statements.
CPI vs. PCE Inflation: Why the Federal Reserve Prefers Specific Data
Updated: June 22, 2026 – Every month, two different inflation numbers come out of Washington. They measure roughly the same…
Federal Reserve June 2026 Decision: Impact on Mortgages, Savings, and Investments
The Federal Reserve just decided to leave interest rates unchanged, holding the benchmark federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75%…
Federal Reserve Interest Rates 2026: Current Rates, Inflation Impact, and Economic Outlook
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) officially began its policy deliberations at 10:00 a.m. EDT in Washington. This secondary briefing…
Did the Federal Reserve Raise Rates: June 2026 FOMC Analysis and Decision
WASHINGTON – The Federal Open Market Committee officially convened its two-day policy session at 10:00 a.m. EDT on June 16,…
How Fed Balance Sheet Contraction (QT) Impacts Savings Rates
Updated: June 22, 2026 – The Federal Reserve’s FOMC opened its June 16–17 session today under new Chair Kevin Warsh,…
Federal Reserve Holidays 2026: Full Calendar of Deposit-Blocking Dates
Updated: June 22, 2026 – When your employer sends payroll, your bank does not receive money directly from your employer.…
FOMC June 16 Decision 2026: Rate Outlook, Policy Implications, and Savings Impact
WASHINGTON – The FOMC meeting concludes today. The rate decision and Summary of Economic Projections release at exactly 2:00 PM…
Fed Dot Plot Explained: How to Decode Official Interest Rate Projections
The Fed dot plot is a chart released by the Federal Reserve four times per year that shows where each…
Fed Rate Hike Impact: How Federal Reserve Decisions Change Your Mortgage Rates
When the Federal Reserve raises its benchmark interest rate, mortgage rates typically rise within days, not months. The connection is…