Considering recent macroeconomic instability, US Federal Reserve announcements have been garnering more attention in news headlines as markets and the wider public anticipate changes in monetary policy. 

Additionally, in recent weeks, US President Donald Trump has been placing mounting pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling on him to step down. Trump is demanding lower interest rates and believes Powell is acting too hawkishly. 

Given the Fed’s role in recent news cycles, we review...