Browsing: Federal Reserve

The October 7 minutes explain the September increase to a 3.75%–4% target range. Another possible increase remains conditional on the evidence ahead.

The Fed’s October 6 speech argues for changes to competition analysis and clearer review processes. The priorities are distinct from an already enacted rule.

In a September 28 speech, Lisa D. Cook distinguished near-term investment demand from uncertain later productivity gains. The timing matters for budgets and economic forecasts.

Two September 24 consultations address financial standards and applications for Board-supervised issuers. Businesses should distinguish proposed requirements from actual provider approvals.

The September 25 approval covers Citizens National and Citizens Bank of Kentucky. Governor Michael S. Barr objected to the effect on competition around Pikeville.