Federal Reserve System

• U.S. Hiring Continues at Modest Pace, but Weaknesses Are Evident - The unemployment rate fell in December, but job growth across 2025 was the lowest in five years.
• Fed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assesses Further Cuts - For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising.
• Chasing an Economic Boom, White House Dismisses Risks of A.I. - The administration has downplayed concerns — from mass job losses, to a potential financial bubble — as President Trump cheers soaring stock prices and faster growth.
• The Economy Survived 2025, But Many Americans Are Reeling - A feared recession didn’t materialize, but unemployment rose, wage growth slowed and affordability challenges are mounting.
• Jobs Report Could Provide Overdue Clarity on Uncertain Economy - Employers added 64,000 jobs in November, according to data delayed by the government shutdown, but the unemployment rate rose to a four-year high of 4.6 percent.
• Jobs Report Could Provide Overdue Clarity on Uncertain Economy - Hiring and unemployment data for November will offer a snapshot of a cooling job market buffeted by President Trump’s policies.
• Bessent Accelerates Regulation Overhaul to Jumpstart Growth - The Treasury Secretary unveiled changes to the Financial Stability Oversight Council to ease “overregulation.”
• Trump Gets to Pick a New Fed Chair but a Divided Board Still Gets a Say - President Trump wants substantially lower borrowing costs, but officials at the central bank appear ready to resist delivering further cuts if the economic backdrop does not warrant it.
• At Fed Meeting, Interest Rate Cut Expected Amid Divisions - The central bank is poised to lower interest rates on Wednesday even as a growing chorus of officials urge caution.
• Conservative Project at Supreme Court Meets Trump’s Push to Oust Officials - President Trump has repeatedly ousted leaders of independent agencies despite federal laws meant to shield those regulators from politics.