Trump Inches Closer to Nominating New Fed Chair

Trump Inches Closer to Nominating New Fed Chair

On October 11th, President Trump met with Stanford Economist John Taylor about assuming the role of Chair of the Federal Reserve when Janet Yellen’s term leading the Fed’s Board of Governors expires in January. Speculation has swirled for months over who will assume...
Wells Fargo Study Determines That Money May Buy Happiness

Wells Fargo Study Determines That Money May Buy Happiness

Despite the old adage that “money can’t buy happiness,” a new study by Wells Fargo is linking money with happiness among the maturing millennial generation. That happiness, however, is not related to purchasing big ticket items or even avocado toast,...
Consumer Credit Slightly Down in August But Remains Strong

Consumer Credit Slightly Down in August But Remains Strong

The Federal Reserve released data today showing that consumer credit use grew by more than 4% in August to the tune of $13.1 billion. This was more than one percentage point below the previous month’s data and more than two percentage points below average 2016 levels....
Quarles Confirmed as Next Fed Vice Chair

Quarles Confirmed as Next Fed Vice Chair

On October 5th, the Senate confirmed Randal Quarles as the next Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Quarles previously served as an Assistant Secretary at the Department of the Treasury under President George W. Bush. He will take the position of Vice Chair of...

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