Trump Administration Prepares to Nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
The Trump administration moves toward nominating Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, prompting immediate market reactions and potential political resistance.
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Major Central Banks Issue Joint Statement Backing Fed Chair Powell
Global central banks issued a joint statement backing Fed Chair Jerome Powell and reaffirming support for monetary policy independence.
Gold Breaks Above $4,600 for First Time as Political and Geopolitical Risks Surge
Gold surged past $4,600 an ounce for the first time as investors rushed into safe-haven assets amid mounting political pressure on the Federal Reserve and escalating geopolitical tensions.
Fed Injects $31 Billion via Overnight Repo in Largest Single Liquidity Move Since COVID
The Federal Reserve injected $31 billion through overnight repo operations, the largest single liquidity boost since the COVID-19 crisis.
Gold Breaks $4,400 as Rate-Cut Bets Fuel Fresh Record Rally
Gold surged to a new all-time high above $4,400 as investors intensified bets on U.S. interest rate cuts, driving strong demand for precious metals. Silver also climbed to fresh peaks, reinforcing bullish momentum across commodities.
Trump Says Next Fed Chair Must Consult Him, Pushes for Rates at 1% or Lower
Trump says the next Fed chair should consult him and signals interest rates at 1% or below.
Bank of Japan Raises Key Rate to 0.75%, Ending Era of Ultra-Loose Policy
The Bank of Japan lifted its key rate to 0.75%, ending decades of ultra-easy policy as stocks rose, the yen weakened, and bond yields hit multi-year highs.
BOJ Set to Lift Rates to 0.75%, a 30-Year High
Japan’s central bank is poised to raise rates to 0.75%, a level not seen in 30 years, as inflation pressures and yen weakness persist.
Japan Signals First Interest Rate Hike in 11 Months
Japan may raise interest rates for the first time in 11 months as inflation and wage growth strengthen, signaling a gradual shift away from ultra-loose policy.
Turkey’s Central Bank Cuts Rates to 38% in Fourth Consecutive Reduction
Turkey’s central bank lowered its policy rate to 38% – its fourth consecutive cut and below expectations, as policymakers push ahead with easing despite persistent inflation pressures.
Divided Fed Delivers Quarter-Point Rate Cut, Signals Caution on Further Easing
The Fed cut rates by a quarter point but signaled caution on further easing, highlighting a divided committee and a data-dependent path for 2026.
Fed Set to Deliver Rate Cut While Signaling a Harder Path Ahead
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.
Bank of Japan Signals Possible December Rate Hike as Weak Yen Becomes Priority
The Bank of Japan revives hawkish signals and prepares markets for a possible December rate hike as a weak yen and easing political resistance sharpen focus on inflation.
Dollar Heads for Largest Weekly Drop in Four Months as Global Rate Paths Diverge
The dollar is set for its biggest weekly fall in four months as investors price in a December Fed rate cut while other central banks turn more hawkish.
Gold Slips as U.S. Jobs Surge Weakens Rate-Cut Hopes
Gold prices declined after a stronger-than-expected U.S. labor report and a firmer dollar, which reduced expectations of an imminent interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.