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Is Easter Monday a federal holiday? Are banks open today? Here's what to know.
Yes, banks are open on Easter Monday, as the Federal Reserve doesn't list Easter Monday as one of its recognized holidays.
Boston Herald5d
Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters
Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Jerome Powell speaks during an event hosted by the Economic Club of Chicago, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin ...
The Independent6d
Trump suggests firing of Fed chair is coming – but he doesn’t have the power to remove him
open image in gallery Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has remained firm in his decision to remain in charge of the independent central banking system (Getty Images) “The ECB is expected ...
Bowman Urges Regulators to Be Aligned in Financial-System Goals
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman told the Senate Banking Committee Thursday that she will apply cost-benefit analysis ...
A primer on the Federal Reserve's independence
President Donald Trump has been loudly critical of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for years now. Since January, the President has accused him of playing politics by keeping interest rates high.
Salisbury Post3h
You decide: Who controls the Federal Reserve?
By Dr. Mike Walden One of my favorite topics, both when I was teaching at NCSU and now as I continue to speak to various groups, is the Federal Reserve. To me, the Federal Reserve —usually simply ...
US Treasuries Rally as Worries Over Trump Tariffs and Fed Ease
Long-maturity Treasury yields tumbled Wednesday as part of a broader rally in dollar-denominated risk assets, after US ...
The Japan Times4h
Federal Reserve at a policy, political crossroads poses global risks
A divergence between the Fed and other central banks could stress dollar funding markets and make financing more expensive ...