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According to reports, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged the Federal Reserve to further cut interest rates

- Bezent expresses a desire to lower interest rates, stating they are key to driving future economic growth.  
- During a speech in Minnesota, he supported Trump’s economic agenda, arguing that loose monetary policy is essential for paving the way for growth.  
- Market expectations indicate a significant slowdown in rate cuts in 2026, following three rate reductions in late 2025, while the Fed's future leadership changes add uncertainty to the interest rate path.

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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan: Fed's independence is important for U.S. economy - CNBC interview

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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan: Fed's independence is important for U.S. economy - CNBC interview

CEOs from JPMorgan Chase and BNY expressed strong support for the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve amid a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell by the Trump administration. Jamie Dimon emphasized that Fed independence is crucial for economic stability, warning that political influence could raise inflation expectations and interest rates. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and BNY CEO Robin Vince echoed these sentiments, highlighting the importance of an independent Fed for maintaining confidence in monetary policy and economic success. Concerns were raised about the potential negative impact on global financial markets if Fed independence is compromised.

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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan expressed optimism about the U.S. economy, reporting fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations. The bank posted adjusted earnings of 98 cents per share on revenue of $28.4 billion, surpassing estimates. Revenue growth of 7% was driven by higher net interest income and asset-management fees. Moynihan noted the resilience of consumers and businesses, projecting continued growth in net interest income for the first quarter. Bank of America shares rose 1% in premarket trading following the announcement.

- Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, expressed optimism about the U.S. economy following a report of fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed estimates.  
- The bank reported adjusted earnings of 98 cents a share on revenue of $28.4 billion, with a 7% growth in revenue driven by higher net interest income and asset-management fees.  
- Moynihan highlighted the resilience of consumers and businesses, projecting continued net interest income growth in the first quarter despite ongoing risks.

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Bank of America's CEO says he's bullish on the U.S. economy as earnings edge past expectations

The Federal Reserve's discount window loan balance for the week of January 14 was USD 5.37 billion, down from USD 7.23 billion the previous week

The Federal Reserve's Beige Book shows that in its twelve districts, eight districts experienced slight to moderate economic growth, three districts saw no change, and one district experienced a slight decline. Compared to the previous three reporting periods, this situation has improved. Most banks reported that consumer spending saw slight to moderate growth due to the holiday shopping season, with higher-income groups spending more robustly on luxury goods, travel, and experiential activities

- The Federal Reserve's Beige Book reports slight to moderate economic growth in eight of its twelve districts, with three showing no change and one district reporting a slight decline.  
- Most banks noted an increase in consumer spending, attributed mainly to the holiday shopping season, with high-income spending particularly strong in luxury items, travel, and experiential activities.  
- The article includes a risk disclaimer, emphasizing that market investments carry risks and do not constitute personal investment advice.

Federal Reserve Beige Book: Among the twelve districts of the Federal Reserve, eight districts reported slight to moderate growth in overall economic activity; three districts reported no change, and one district reported a slight decline. Compared to the previous three reporting periods (when most districts reported little to no change), the situation has improved this time.

During this period, most banks reported that consumer spending experienced slight to moderate growth, primarily due to the holiday shopping season. Several districts also noted that spending among high-income groups was stronger, particularly in luxury goods, travel, tourism, and experiential activities

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Goolsbee expressed caution on Thursday regarding recent attacks on the Federal Reserve and Chairman Powell, stating that such attacks could have adverse effects on inflation. He believes that the independence of the central bank is being undermined, and inflation will return. He stated that he would not directly comment on legal issues, but he supports Powell's statement on Sunday that questions regarding construction projects could be seen as an excuse for President Trump to succeed on interest rate issues

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Federal Reserve's Goolsbee says inflation will rebound if central bank loses independence

UBS bluntly stated that this trial concerns the survival of the Federal Reserve's independence. If the court rules that the White House can "for cause" dismiss Lisa Cook, then the legal door for Powell's removal will be completely opened. The data-driven monetary policy logic may collapse in an instant, and investors must prepare for a complete takeover of monetary policy by executive power. The direction of market reaction is already very clear—USD down, US stocks down, US bonds down

- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the Trump v. Cook case, which is crucial for the Federal Reserve's independence.  
- If the court rules that the White House can bypass the Federal Reserve Act's protections to remove Governor Cook, it may lead to politically influenced interest rate decisions.  
- Additionally, tensions between the U.S. government and the Fed have escalated, as the DOJ investigates Powell for potential misleading Congress regarding renovation costs, signaling instability for the Fed’s future.

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Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari emphasized the importance of an independent Federal Reserve in making monetary-policy decisions based on data. Amid pressures from the Justice Department and a cooling labor market, he reassured that the Fed is focused on its economic goals. Kashkari will join the Federal Open Market Committee this year, with future rate decisions hinging on incoming data. He noted the current labor market's weakness and persistent inflation, while expressing skepticism about recent inflation data due to collection issues from a government shutdown.

- Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari emphasized the importance of an independent Federal Reserve that focuses on data-driven monetary policy decisions during a discussion with the Wisconsin Bankers Association.  
- He noted the challenges of a cooling labor market and inflation above the 2% target, stressing the need to keep politics out of decision-making as the Fed prepares for upcoming interest rate meetings.  
- Kashkari expressed concerns regarding inflation data integrity due to a recent government shutdown and indicated that economic conditions will heavily influence future rate decisions.

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U.S. Economy Best Served by Independent Federal Reserve, Fed's Kashkari Says

The Bank of England (BoE) maintained interest rates at a 16-year high during its recent monetary policy meeting, with 6 members voting to keep rates unchanged. The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices saw slight increases following the decision. Analysts anticipate potential rate cuts later this year as the UK economy struggles, with expectations of three cuts. The BoE's statement highlighted concerns over inflation and economic growth, contrasting with the Federal Reserve's recent hawkish pause. The UK faces economic challenges, including rising bankruptcies and underperforming stock indices compared to global peers.

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EUR/GBP stable, FTSE 250 rises after the BoE rate decision

The Beige Book, a document providing important information about the economic outlook in the US, has been published. Here are the key points from the document: The outlook for future activity is somewhat optimistic, with most officials expecting mild to moderate growth in the coming months. The Beige Book reported that overall economic activity increased […] Continue Reading: BREAKING: FED’s Anticipated Beige Book Report Has Been Published – Here Are the Details source:

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BREAKING: FED’s Anticipated Beige Book Report Has Been Published – Here Are the Details

Federal Reserve's Kashkari: The independence of the Federal Reserve contributes to the U.S. economy

Chicago Federal Reserve President Goolsbee: Still believes the U.S. economy is performing strongly. Restoring the inflation rate to 2% is the most important goal. If inflation is expected to return to 2%, there is still room for interest rate cuts

This year, voting member and President of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve, Patrick Harker, expressed "cautious optimism" about inflation, predicting it will approach 2% by the end of the year. He reiterated that if inflation cools and the labor market stabilizes, the Federal Reserve may further slightly lower interest rates later this year. Last year, voting member and President of the Chicago Federal Reserve, Austan Goolsbee, stated that inflation will resurge in any place without central bank independence. This year, voting member and President of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, Neel Kashkari, advocated for the Federal Reserve to hold steady at the end of this month’s meeting, emphasizing that regardless of who the next Federal Reserve Chair is, policy must be based on data rather than political directives

- Multiple Federal Reserve district leaders recently reiterated the possibility of moderate interest rate cuts this year, emphasizing the importance of central bank independence for price stability.  
- Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee shared their views on the economic outlook and monetary policy, while Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari argued for maintaining current rates at the upcoming policy meeting.  
- With pressures from the Trump administration for significant cuts, Fed officials are committed to basing their rate decisions on economic data rather than political preferences.

The Federal Reserve's 2026 voting members maintain a cautious stance, while the 2025 voting members emphasize that independence is crucial in combating inflation

Hassett stated that the independence of the Federal Reserve is crucial for economic stability and hopes that the Department of Justice's investigation into the Federal Reserve has "no highlights."

Hassett: The independence of the Federal Reserve is crucial for economic stability, hopes the Department of Justice investigates "there's nothing to see here"

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Besenet: Urges the Federal Reserve to further cut interest rates

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan: Fed's independence is important for U.S. economy - CNBC interview

Wall Street CEOs back Fed independence as Trump administration probes Powell

Bank of America's CEO says he's bullish on the U.S. economy as earnings edge past expectations

The Federal Reserve's discount window loan balance for the week of January 14 was USD 5.37 billion, down from USD 7.23 billion the previous week