Watch Fed Chair Powell testify live on interest rate policy before House committee
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers his semiannual monetary policy testimony to congressional leaders, starting Tuesday with an appearance before...
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Powell emphasizes Fed's obligation to prevent 'ongoing inflation problem' despite Trump criticism
Chair of the US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting...
Fed Chair Powell speaks on Capitol Hill this week with politics front and center
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference on June 18, 2025, in Washington DC, United States. Yasin...
Fed Governor Waller says central bank could cut rates as early as July
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Friday that he doesn't expect tariffs to boost inflation significantly so policymakers should be...
Fed holds key rate steady, still sees two more cuts this year
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates steady amid expectations of higher inflation and lower economic growth...
Why the Bank of England governor thinks uncertainty is here to stay despite a trade deal
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey told CNBC on Thursday that the U.K. was heading for more economic uncertainty, despite...
Why the Drivers of Lower Inflation Matter
Competing effects of central banks, healing supply chains affect recession odds. Source link
Bank of Japan Hints It Will Accept Higher Rates, Lifting Bond Yields
The central bank calls cap on government bond yields a reference point, not a rigid limit. Source link
U.S. Economic Growth Accelerates, Defying Slowdown Expectations
The economy expanded at a 2.4% annual rate in the second quarter, remaining well clear of a recession despite higher...
The Man Charged With Steering the Yuan Through China’s Economic Turmoil
Pan Gongsheng has experience in high-stakes tasks, but China’s fragile economy raises new risks. Source link
Jerome Powell Keeps June Interest-Rate Pause in Play
Fed chair says banking strains could mean rates don’t have to rise as much to tame inflation Source link
Federal Reserve Raises Rates, Signals Potential Pause
Central bank officials remove earlier guidance that had pointed to further increases. Source link
New Zealand Economy Well Placed to Handle Surge in Rates, RBNZ Says
SYDNEY—New Zealand’s financial system is well placed to handle rising interest rates and uncertainty in the international financial system, the...
U.S. Job Openings Dropped in February
The number of job openings fell below 10 million for the first time in nearly two years, a sign that...
UBS Close to Deal to Buy Credit Suisse for Over $2 Billion
MarketsFinanceDeal is part of effort to prevent further erosion of confidence in banking system Source link
Top Fed Official Sees Inflation Decline as Notable Improvement
A top Federal Reserve official said the recent decline in inflation was an important development that could raise questions over...
Fed’s Barkin and George Say Inflation Fight Isn’t Over Despite Promising Signs
Inflation readings have been encouraging recently, but the Fed’s fight against rising prices isn’t over, the leaders of the Richmond...
Fed Official Sees Progress on Inflation, Says More Rate Rises Needed
The Federal Reserve’s short-term benchmark rate isn’t yet at a level high enough to sufficiently slow the U.S. economy to...
Bank of England Raises Rates by 0.5 Point, Slowing Pace of Tightening
WorldEuropeDecision follows a similar move by the Swiss National Bank on a busy day for Europe’s most influential central banks...
Fed Raises Rate by 0.5 Percentage Point, Signals More Increases Likely
Most officials penciled in plans to raise rates above 5% next year, higher than previously expected. Source link
