Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chair, indicated a careful strategy for upcoming interest rate reductions. This contrasts with other Fed officials advocating for quicker action. Stephen Miran suggested a significant rate cut. Michelle Bowman also supported faster cuts due to cooling inflation and a weakening job market. Other Fed officials, like Austan Goolsbee, urged caution, citing inflation above the 2% target.
Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline?
Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42.
August 26, 2026