A week ahead of inauguration day, Scott Colbert, executive vice president, director of fixed income and chief economist at Commerce Trust, takes a look at how the Federal Reserve and the economy will fare in President-elect Donald Trump's second run in the White House.

The Canadian bank received approval from the Federal Reserve to increase its ownership stake in KeyCorp to up to 14.9%. The investment is expected to close by the end of this month.

Annualized inflation increased to 2.7% in November from 2.6% the previous month, providing further evidence that the economy remains strong despite restrictive monetary policy.

The chairman of the Federal Reserve presided over the worst inflation in 40 years, generating public outrage that paved the way for Donald Trump's victory in last month's election.

After hurricanes and strikes stalled job growth in October, the economy added 227,000 jobs in November.

Economic forecasts include the possibility of higher inflation and slower growth that could stall future cuts to the federal fund rates.

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said the central bank's last framework review was too focused on the post-global financial crisis period and difficult to explain.

While the risks, benefits and magnitude of artificial intelligence's impact on financial services remain unclear, agencies should keep an open mind toward the technology and avoid reflexive risk aversion in bank supervision, Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman said.

In its latest financial stability report, the Federal Reserve warned high equity valuations and low levels of liquidity could leave the financial system vulnerable to shocks.

The Federal Reserve issued an enforcement action against the former head of Heartland Tri-State Bank, who embezzled millions of dollars after falling victim to a crypto scam.

The Federal Reserve governor said the Supreme Court ruling could bring needed transparency and efficiency to regulatory policymaking.

Robert Thompson was charged with using nonpublic information about New York Community Bank and Capital One to execute stock trades. His guilty plea could come with up to 25 years behind bars.

The U.S. is alone among G7 nations in not allowing nonbanks direct access to vital central bank payments rails. It's past time for regulations to catch up with clear consumer preferences.

Donald Trump discussed various items related to the Fed and its independence and stated he would not nominate Jerome Powell for another term as chair. Gennadiy Goldberg, head of U.S. rates strategy at TD Securities, discusses what a Trump presidency may mean for the Fed.

The Federal Reserve chair said there are no economic indicators calling for rapid rate cuts. He also addressed Fed independence, the impact of Trump's economic agenda and more.

Real-time payments and FedNow were top of mind at The Clearing House's annual conference this week. Here's how banks and payment companies see RTP's potential evolution.

In a speech, Federal Reserve Gov. Adriana Kugler said sound monetary policy comes when electoral politics are kept out of central banking.

The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee will announce its interest rate decision at 2pm, followed by a press conference with Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. Markets are expecting a 25 basis point rate cut at today's meeting.

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and John Hickenlooper say recent data suggests there is "no need for restrictive interest rates" and easier monetary policy is necessary to lower housing costs.

The Federal Reserve began cutting rates in September. The December meeting is its last of 2024. Will the cutting continue, or will there be a pause? Doug Peta, Chief Strategist, U.S. Investment Strategy, at BCA Research, discusses the meeting and future policy.