US Policy
Mon, November 21, 2022 | 10:18AM ET

Fed Minutes and Lame Duck Congress

While Wednesday may be a slow news day as investors and everyone else make final preparations for putting turkeys in the oven, for financial markets...

US Policy
Fri, November 18, 2022 | 12:55PM ET

New Congress leadership decided, much work to do before yearend

This past week saw the framework established for the new Congress which gets sworn in on January 3. Speaker Nancy Pelosi ended her 20 years...

US Policy
Tue, September 6, 2022 | 10:33AM ET

Congress returns, Powell speaks, Midterms only 2 months away

The Senate returns today and the House next week with one must-pass bill on the agenda – Continuing Resolution (CR). The US government’s fiscal year...

US Policy
Mon, August 22, 2022 | 9:53AM ET

Powell speaks, Congress agenda and Midterms

Friday could be a big day for Fed Watchers as Chair Jay Powell will address the annual gathering of Fed officials and economists at Jackson...

US Policy
Fri, July 22, 2022 | 6:29PM ET

Fed and Congress home stretch

Next week the Fed’s long anticipated July meeting of the Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) occurs on Tuesday and Wednesday.  At the conclusion of the...

US Policy
Mon, April 11, 2022 | 9:48AM ET

Russia trade legislation proceeds as Congress goes home for recess, Fed watch is on, Early look at 2022 Election

:Congress passes legislation stripping Russia of favorable trade treatment with US.Fed telegraphing 50bps rate hike in May.Midterm elections: House likely to flip, Senate tight races,...

US Policy
Tue, February 22, 2022 | 10:55AM ET

Congress on recess with busy month of March ahead, Ukraine dominates news

The world is focused on Putin’s Made in Russia Ukraine crisis.  Russia has leverage provided by its role in providing oil and gas to Europe,...