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Federal Reserve
MediaBias News has published 18 stories involving Federal Reserve, from August 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Business & Economy · United StatesFed's Hammack: Restrictive Policy Needed to Lower Inflation
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack stated that monetary policy must become restrictive to bring inflation to the 2% target. She prefers gradual, frequent rate increases to avoid policy falling behind and believes central bank independence is key to stable inflation.
United States3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesDemocrats win Senate majority, curbing Trump's influence on Federal Reserve
The Democratic Party secured a Senate majority in the 2026 U.S. midterms, a development that could shield the Federal Reserve from President Donald Trump's appointment influence, according to reports from the Times of India and Yonhap News Agency, both published on 4 November 2026.
United States2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 18 · Hype 55
Business & Economy · United StatesUS Manufacturing Activity Grows for Tenth Month
US manufacturing activity expanded for the tenth consecutive month in October, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI increasing to 55.5. While production and new orders saw growth, input prices remained elevated, indicating persistent inflationary pressures.
United States3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · United StatesUpcoming employment and earnings reports set to dominate US week
The Labor Department will issue the September JOLTS on Tuesday, weekly unemployment claims on Thursday and the October hiring report on Friday, while major companies such as Clorox, AMD and Booking Holdings report earnings, all amid the November 3 midterm elections.
United States2 min readTrust 58 · Craft 85 · Hype 12
Business & Economy · United StatesFederal Reserve leaves rates unchanged as Chairman Warsh rejects political influence
On 28 October 2026 the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate steady. Chairman Kevin Warsh told reporters politics played no role in the choice, warned that upcoming inflation numbers may rise, and noted the timing ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
United States2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 95 · Hype 25
Business & Economy · United StatesWall Street Indexes Rise as Oil Prices Ease Ahead of Fed Decision
US stock indexes, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, opened higher on Tuesday. Easing oil prices and anticipation of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision influenced market sentiment, alongside a focus on corporate earnings, particularly those related to artificial intelligence.
United States4 min readTrust 58 · Craft 60 · Hype 41- Politics · United States
Trump's average gas prices exceed Biden's
Average gasoline prices during Donald Trump's second term have surpassed those during Joe Biden's term. This development comes as voters express dissatisfaction with fuel costs, with a significant majority disapproving of Trump's handling of the issue.
United States3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 65 · Hype 55 
Politics · United StatesLisa Cook's lawyers call White House committee 'demonstrably biased'
Lawyers for Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook have stated that a White House committee investigating her is 'demonstrably biased.' They also announced she would be unable to attend a hearing scheduled for November 5 due to policy meetings in Europe.
United States1 min readTrust 48 · Craft 52 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · United StatesFed Beige Book: Price Pressures Persist Amid Rising Fuel Costs
The Federal Reserve's Beige Book report shows persistent price pressures, with input costs intensifying in some regions and oil prices contributing to inflation. The labor market remains stable, and businesses generally hold a positive but moderate outlook for growth.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · United StatesOlder Americans Wealthiest as Youngest Families See Wealth Decline
Families headed by individuals aged 75 and older are now the wealthiest in the US, according to a Federal Reserve survey. The youngest families experienced a decline in wealth over the past three years, while the proportion of Americans struggling with debt payments rose.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesTrump Forms Committee to Investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook
President Donald Trump has established a committee of inquiry to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The committee, comprising three executive branch officials, will examine allegations that Cook made false statements related to mortgages. This action is part of Trump's ongoing efforts concerning Cook's position on the Fed's board.
United States2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesFed Renovation Mismanaged, Inspector General Finds No Criminality
The Federal Reserve's inspector general found management and oversight failures contributed to significant cost overruns in the central bank's headquarters renovation. However, the report stated there were no reasonable grounds to believe a federal crime occurred requiring referral to the U.S. Attorney General.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 40
Business & Economy · United StatesFederal Reserve Hikes Interest Rate for First Time in Three Years
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · United StatesTrump says US should have lowest interest rates globally
President Donald Trump stated the United States should have the lowest interest rates in the world. He made the remarks ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting, arguing the nation's strong credit allows it to influence global economics.
United States3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 95 · Hype 18
Politics · United StatesTrump threatens trade halt if Fed doesn't cut interest rates
President Donald Trump has threatened to halt trade with countries that run trade surpluses with the U.S. if the Federal Reserve does not lower interest rates. The ultimatum was issued in a Truth Social post on Friday.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 68
Business & Economy · United StatesUS Manufacturing Activity Cools in August
US manufacturing activity eased in August, with the ISM PMI dropping to 54.6. New orders and employment measures also declined, while input prices remained elevated, indicating persistent supply chain issues.
United States3 min readTrust 78 · Craft 65 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · United StatesFitch holds US sovereign rating at AA+ despite rising debt forecast
Fitch Ratings affirmed the United States' long-term sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook on 13 August 2026, while projecting the debt-to-GDP ratio would rise to 123% by 2028. The agency cited high fiscal deficits, rising interest costs and an aging population as constraints, though it noted the economy's resilience and the dollar's reserve status.
United States5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 52 · Hype 25
Business & Economy · Middle EastStrait of Hormuz reopening talks send S&P 500 to $70 trillion record
The S&P 500 reached a record $70 trillion market capitalisation on 4 August 2026 after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the Strait of Hormuz could reopen to oil traffic as soon as 5 August. Bitcoin traded at $64,176 while crude prices fell sharply.
Middle East4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
