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CFPB shutdown battle

CFPB shutdown battle reaches crucial D.C. Circuit hearing

Al Drago/Bloomberg Processing Content Key Insight: The high-stakes case revolves around the actions of Russell Vought and President Trump’s publicly stated goal to eliminate the CFPB, challenging Congress’ authority to establish the agency. What’s at stake: The National Treasury Employees Union is fighting to maintain an injunction that has blocked the CFPB’s leadership from laying […]

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Waller questions January jobs surge, backs possible March cut

Key Insight: Fed Gov. Christopher Waller highlighted his skepticism on whether the labor market is showing signs of recovery, or whether the January jobs report was a one-off. Expert Quote: “If the good labor market news of January is revised away or evaporates in February, it would support my position at the FOMC’s last meeting,

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