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.
U.S. Prosecutors Open Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Powell, Raising Stakes for Central Bank
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 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.
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.
Michael Burry Warns the U.S. Could Drift Toward Nationalizing the $40T Bond Market
Michael Burry warns that growing Fed intervention and rising bank reserves could push the U.S. toward effective nationalization of its $40 trillion bond market.
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.
Swiss National Bank Holds at 0% as Inflation Cools, European Stocks Edge Lower
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.
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.
Turkish Lira Hits Record Low, Losing 97% of Its Value Since 2010
The Turkish lira hits an all-time low, losing 97% of its value since 2010 amid inflation and policy uncertainty.
Markets Rally as Traders Bet on Two Fed Rate Cuts After CPI Report
Markets rose as easing inflation fueled bets on two Fed rate cuts this year, with bond yields falling and the dollar retreating.