FEDERAL RESERVE
The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. "The Federal Reserve System was created on December 23, 1913, when President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act into law." Federal Reserve has control over monetary policy exclusively for the benefit of the United States. Typical monetary functions are money issuance, money price, interest rate, and more. Since the US Dollar has served as the de facto world currency. Federal Reserve has inevitable influences on the stability of the monetary and financial system and monetary policies of other countries.
Goldman warns SE Asia food shock as Polymarket puts July Fed hold at 74%
Goldman Sachs said rising oil and fertilizer costs plus a possible late-2026 El Nino could add 2.1 points to Southeast Asia food inflation over the next year.
Tech-led stock slide as traders cut Polymarket 2026 Fed hike odds to 57.5%
U.S. stocks finished mixed Monday as big tech sank, pushing the S&P 500 down 0.37% and the Nasdaq off 1.32%, while investors awaited Thursday’s PCE inflation report.
Tech selloff nudges SpaceX IPO lead down as Polymarket stays at 85.5%
On Monday, U.S. stocks ended mixed as big tech slid, with the Nasdaq down 1.3% and SpaceX shares falling for a third straight day.
JPMAM flags midyear rebound; Polymarket puts July Fed hold odds at 74%
In its 2026 midyear outlook, JPMorgan Asset Management told investors to stay in stocks for the second half, citing AI-driven growth and resilient consumers despite lingering inflation.
Screwworm risk and USMCA July 1 clock keep Polymarket at 80% for zero Fed cuts
A June report said ground beef prices are up over 20% since January 2025 as tighter cattle supplies meet a screwworm outbreak spreading from Mexico into the US and looming USMCA renewal risk ahead of
Warsh launches Fed policy review as Polymarket lifts July hold odds to 73.5%
After his first meeting as Fed chair, Kevin Warsh formed five task forces to rethink communications, data, inflation views, AI’s impact, and the $6.7 trillion balance sheet.
Goldman Sachs Slashes Gold Target to $4,900 Amid Rate Cut Doubts
Goldman Sachs cuts 2026 year-end gold target by $500 to $4,900 due to delayed Fed rate cuts, signaling downside risks for gold and crypto markets.
Fed Proposes 'Skinny' Accounts, Pauses Tier 3 Applications
The Federal Reserve introduces 'skinny' accounts for fintech and crypto firms, suspending Tier 3 applications until December 2026 amid regulatory review.
10% of Americans Used Crypto in 2025, Fed Report Says
Crypto adoption rose to 10% of Americans in 2025, marking a three-year high as Bitcoin payments and investment gain momentum.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Sworn In Amid Rate Cut Debate
Kevin Warsh takes over as Fed Chair, with markets split on rate cut odds despite Trump’s calls for immediate easing.
Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Governor, Chair Vote Imminent
Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed governor with a 51-45 Senate vote. Chair nomination vote expected soon, signaling potential market impact.
Senator Tillis Drops Opposition to Warsh Fed Chair Nomination
Senator Thom Tillis ends opposition to Kevin Warsh's Fed chair confirmation following DOJ's closure of Powell probe. Senate vote set for April 29.
Kevin Warsh Faces Scrutiny Over Fed Chair Nomination Amid Crypto Ties
Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick for Fed Chair, faces criticism over potential conflicts of interest, including crypto investments, and doubts about Fed independence.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $219M as Fed Hawkish Pause Triggers $405M Reversal
CoinShares reports $230M weekly digital asset inflows, but post-FOMC meeting saw $405M in outflows as markets digest Fed's hawkish stance on rates.
Sei Labs Research Argues Stablecoins Turn Fed Into Global Retail Bank
New Sei Labs paper models how dollar-pegged stablecoins export U.S. monetary policy worldwide, creating an 'impossible quartet' for central banks.
