Fed Powell: Economic Growth Moderated (2025)
On July 30, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced its decision to hold interest rates steady at 4.25–4.5%, maintaining its current policy stance amid lingering inflation and economic uncertainty. The move came as no surprise to markets.. Following the decision, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a press conference where he addressed the economic […]
FOMC Hold Interest Rates Steady at 4.5% (July 2025)
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is a branch of the Federal Reserve System responsible for overseeing the nation’s open market operations. This includes making key decisions about interest rates and the growth of the United States money supply. The FOMC meets several times a year to discuss and set monetary policy, aiming to achieve […]
Q2 GDP Flash Report: US Economy Expanded 3% (2025)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) quantifies total value of all goods and services produced within a nation’s borders. Therefore, it serves as a measure of economic activity. GDP can be computed using three approaches: production, income, and expenditure. Importantly, real GDP adjusts for inflation, providing a true growth picture. Governments, businesses, and economists utilize GDP to […]
Visa Q3 Earnings: Unimpressed Forward Guidance (2025)
Visa is a leading company in digital payments, helping people, businesses, and governments with secure and reliable financial services in over 200 countries. Founded in 1958, Visa has been a key player in the evolution of payment systems, introducing technologies like the magnetic stripe, EMV chip, and contactless payments. Visa offers credit, debit, and prepaid […]
