Kevin Warsh’s First Fed Meeting Triggers Worst Market Reaction Since 1994
The S&P 500 fell 1.2% following Kevin Warsh’s first Federal Reserve meeting as chairman, marking the worst market reaction to a new Fed chief’s debut meeting in 32 years.
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Stay informed about the world’s most influential monetary authorities. This section covers decisions by the Federal Reserve, ECB, BOJ and other central banks, with analysis of interest rate moves, policy statements and market reactions. We help readers understand how monetary policy affects currencies, bonds, equities and economic growth globally, giving timely insights into one of the key drivers of financial markets.
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 1%, Highest Level Since 1995
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1%, the highest level in more than three decades, as policymakers respond to persistent inflation and pressure on the yen.
Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh Discloses Crypto Investments Worth Over $100 Million
Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh revealed over $100 million in assets, including stakes in crypto and tech ventures, raising questions about potential policy implications.
Traders Bet Fed Will Hold Rates Through 2026 After Inflation Data
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Benjamin Harper
• 2 mins read
Traders are betting the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged through 2026 following the latest inflation data. CPI figures showed moderating but still elevated price pressures.
U.S. Prosecutors Open Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Powell, Raising Stakes for Central Bank
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Benjamin Harper
• 3 mins read
U.S. prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over disclosures tied to a headquarters renovation, escalating political pressure on the central bank amid rate policy tensions.
Fed Emergency Injection Sparks Market Fears After Silver Bet Backfires
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Benjamin Harper
• 2 mins read
The Federal Reserve injected at least $17 billion into a major U.S. bank after heavy losses linked to a failed silver trade, reviving fears of systemic stress as precious metal prices soar.
Swiss National Bank Holds at 0% as Inflation Cools, European Stocks Edge Lower
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Benjamin Harper
• 3 mins read
European markets slipped on Thursday as the Swiss National Bank kept rates at 0% and investors digested the Federal Reserve’s latest quarter-point cut alongside signals that further easing may prove difficult.
Fed Set to Deliver Rate Cut While Signaling a Harder Path Ahead
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Benjamin Harper
• 3 mins read
The Federal Reserve is expected to issue a third straight rate cut while warning that further easing may be limited, as officials remain split over slowing job growth and stubborn inflation.
Indonesia’s Digital Rupiah Set to Include Bond-Backed Stablecoin Variant
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Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
Indonesia’s central bank plans to launch a stablecoin-style companion to the digital rupiah, backed by government bonds, integrating blockchain into its monetary system.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again as Shutdown Clouds Economic Outlook
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Benjamin Harper
• 2 mins read
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%-4.00%, marking the second consecutive cut this year as economic uncertainty deepens amid a prolonged government shutdown.
HSBC Expects Gold’s ‘Bull Wave’ to Reach $5,000 an Ounce in 2026
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Nathan Cole
• 3 mins read
HSBC has joined a growing number of major banks forecasting gold at $5,000 per ounce by 2026, as geopolitical tensions, central bank demand, and policy uncertainty fuel one of the strongest bull markets in decades.
Gold’s Market Value Surpasses $30 Trillion for the First Time in History
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Nathan Cole
• 3 mins read
Gold’s global market capitalization has surpassed $30 trillion for the first time ever, fueled by record prices above $4,280 per ounce and sustained safe-haven demand amid global uncertainty.
Gold Tops $4,200 an Ounce in Fresh Record as Safe-Haven Demand Accelerates
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Benjamin Harper
• 3 mins read
Gold prices hit a new all-time high above $4,200 per ounce as investors reacted to deepening U.S.-China trade tensions and rising bets on further Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Gold Soars to Record $4,179 as Rate Cut Bets and Trade Tensions Drive Rush to Safety
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Benjamin Harper
• 3 mins read
Gold hit a record $4,179 per ounce on Tuesday as investors piled into safe-haven assets amid escalating US-China trade tensions and expectations for deeper Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Fed Cuts Rates by 0.25%, Signals Two More Reductions Amid Labor Market Concerns
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Benjamin Harper
• 2 mins read
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark rate by 0.25% to 4.00%–4.25%, its first step in a projected series of cuts as job growth slows and inflation stays high.