Economy – Town Tampa Bay

Fed Chairman Warsh expresses concern about inflation, advocates for 'quieter' central bank
on August 28, 2026 at 2:54 pm
He used the speech to outline his philosophy on policymaking while carefully sidestepping any signals
Fed's Hammack says 'now is the time to act' on raising interest rates
on August 27, 2026 at 5:31 pm
She still thinks the Fed needs to take action against inflation that is straining household budgets.
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July
on August 26, 2026 at 1:35 pm
The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to rise 0.1% monthly and 3.6% on a 12-month basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.
Stanley Druckenmiller leads doubters who think Bessent's bond ploys will fail
on August 25, 2026 at 5:15 pm
The bond market interventions have generated a modest decline in yields along with a growing chorus of derision.
China needs U.S. dollars but is building a hedge against Washington’s sanctions
on August 25, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The U.S. can pressure Chinese banks over Iran through access to its financial system, while Beijing is building alternatives such as CIPS.
'They asked too much': Canadian dollar slides as Ottawa and Washington head for all-out trade war
on August 24, 2026 at 1:35 pm
"As a smaller, more open economy, Canada has more to lose from this," ING strategists said Monday.
Bessent could tap near $1 trillion Treasury General Account to fund bond buybacks, sources said
on August 24, 2026 at 1:17 pm
Using the TGA would provide the Treasury with considerable firepower to influence long-term bond yields.