Understanding Forward Guidance in Monetary Policy

Learn how central banks use forward guidance to shape economic expectations and guide monetary policy decisions. Explore key ...
American Banker

Fed's Jefferson urges proceeding 'slowly' with monetary policy

Key Insight: Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said he supported the 25-basis-point rate cut at the October FOMC meeting to support a labor market showing signs of weakness. With uncertainty ...
American Banker

Fed's Schmid: monetary policy is "where it needs to be"

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid signaled a more hawkish view on the central bank's monetary policy Thursday, suggesting that despite signs of weakness in the job market, ...
USA Today

Trump fires Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve. How the Fed, and Cook, set monetary policy

President Donald Trump said Aug. 25 that he fired Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented action that removes her from the nation’s policy-making central bank – and gives Trump the ...
San Francisco Fed

Modern Central Banking: Monetary Policy Implementation and Communication

Central banks set policy to support the economy, provide liquidity, and promote financial stability. Modern central banking requires adaptation to current demands and a framework that fosters agility ...