Relevant and even prescient commentary on news, politics and the economy.

It Does Not Look Like Jerome Powell is Responding to the Deal Offered Up

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, keeping its benchmark range at 4.25% to 4.5%. In his remarks, Fed Chair Jerome Powell explained the committee’s view that “the economy is in a solid position.” However, growth has moderated, he said, and consumer spending has slowed in the first half of the year. What’s […]