Politics

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood signals rollback of key safeguards like the supplemental leverage ratio, aligning with administration's push to ease bank capital demands and spur credit.

Fischer, who served on the central bank boards of both Israel and the United States and served as the Federal Reserve vice chair from 2014 until 2017, died Saturday at age 81.

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said changes to the Federal Open Market Committee's quarterly economic projections could lead to clearer communication with markets and market participants.

Significant changes are in store for President Donald Trump's signature $3.9 trillion tax-cut bill as the Senate begins closed-door talks this week on legislation that squeaked through the House by a single vote. 

The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation moved closer to the 2% target last month, but the impact of tariffs remains to be seen.

A proposed 2026 budget would eliminate two programs that are key to increasing the supply of affordable housing, a consortium of elected leaders said.

The Federal Reserve chair said he made no commitments on the central bank's next monetary policy adjustment, only that the decision would be made based on incoming data.

Elon Musk, formerly head of the Department of Government Efficiency, said he will officially leave the federal government after a short but tumultuous tenure. DOGE's actions at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are being reviewed in federal court.

Analysts awaiting specifics on the "implicit guarantee" for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are split on whether mortgage rates and guarantee fees could rise.

During its meeting last month, some members of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy committee expressed concern about persistent supply chain disruptions while others were confident price growth would be constrained.

The quarterly data showed bank profits were driven by gains at large firms while credit quality remained mixed, with commercial real estate loan stress at relatively high levels.

President Donald Trump said that the US government would retain guarantees and an oversight role over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac even as he pursues a public offering for the mortgage giants.

The Federal Reserve and several industry groups agreed to put an indefinite stay on their legal fight over the annual examination process.

The Mortgage Bankers Association deleted web pages including a diversity, equity and inclusion playbook, citing compliance with President Trump's orders.

Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook said in a speech Friday that the market's response to recent volatility shows resilience, but more study is needed about the financial stability implications of business relationships between banks and nonbanks.

The notion that the enterprises could be a source of revenue has led to a suggestion that the funds from a public offering could be reinvested in housing.

The Republican-led bill heading to the Senate extends and expands numerous business and consumer tax benefits included in Trump's 2017 cuts.

Bond yields are shooting up for the second time in as many months. Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller attributes the volatility to concerns about rising national debt levels.

The president said he would consult with the heads of Treasury, the Commerce Department and the Federal Housing Finance Agency he comes to a decision.

The move comes as the House of Representatives passed a successor bill this week to support distressed homeowners served by the Department of Veterans Affairs.