Financial Risk

Fed Chair Powell told the House Financial Services Committee that he backs a quarter-point interest-rate hike this month, and he didn't rule out a larger move in the near future.

Addressing the big unknowns in the transition from LIBOR to SOFR.

One of the world's first CBDCs has been unavailable for more than a month.

Fed and ECB strategy of moderation is fraught with risks. Still, one Fed president says, "abrupt and aggressive action can actually have a destabilizing effect on growth and price stability. The most important thing is to be measured at our pace."

But Chairman Powell backs a March liftoff on interest rate hikes and won't rule out an increase at every meeting.

The Fed took a key step today in deciding on U.S. digital-coin issuance.

A recent 40% slide in the cryptocurrency's value means "this is a great entry point for institutional investors," according to Saylor.

The Federal Reserve may act quickly on interest rates to keep a handle on inflation.