U.S. real disposable income fell 0.7% on an annualized month-over-month basis in March 2026, as inflation continues to outpace income growth for American households.

FEMA implements Immediate Needs Funding as the agency's Disaster Relief Fund falls below the threshold required to sustain normal operations. Projections indicate only 30 days of funding capacity remain for disaster response and recovery efforts.

FEMA has announced it is implementing Immediate Needs Funding as its Disaster Relief Fund has dropped below the level required for normal operations, with only 30 days of capacity remaining.

The Federal Reserve now characterizes inflation as 'elevated,' shifting from its previous 'somewhat elevated' assessment while citing global energy prices as a primary driver.

The Federal Reserve has updated its characterization of inflation to 'elevated' from 'somewhat elevated,' attributing the change to global energy prices.

Four Federal Reserve officials dissented during the central bank's latest rate pause, the highest number of dissents recorded in a single meeting since 1992. Three bank presidents sought to remove the easing bias, while one governor pushed for a rate cut.

Four Federal Reserve officials dissented during the central bank's recent rate pause, marking the highest number of dissents in a single meeting since 1992. Three bank presidents advocated for removing the easing bias, while one governor dissented in favor of a rate cut.

Fed decision draws most dissenting votes since 1992.

The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision and policy statement drew the highest number of dissenting votes since October 1992.