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fromFortune
7 hours ago
US politics

Jerome Powell says Congress and the private sector, not the Fed, are responsible for 'the things that will really matter for future generations' | Fortune

fromFortune
3 days ago
US politics

The Fed doesn't actually have a 'dual' mandate-there's a third part it rarely mentions, and economists want it to stay that way | Fortune

US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

The Fed's cut was 'more hawkish than anticipated,' Moody's Zandi says - and warns it won't be enough to stave off a looming jobs recession | Fortune

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points but signaled a hawkish stance, prioritizing downside job-market risks and resisting rapid future easing amid political pressure.
fromFortune
7 hours ago
US politics

Jerome Powell says Congress and the private sector, not the Fed, are responsible for 'the things that will really matter for future generations' | Fortune

fromFortune
3 days ago
US politics

The Fed doesn't actually have a 'dual' mandate-there's a third part it rarely mentions, and economists want it to stay that way | Fortune

fromFortune
5 days ago
US politics

The Fed's cut was 'more hawkish than anticipated,' Moody's Zandi says - and warns it won't be enough to stave off a looming jobs recession | Fortune

#inflation
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Inflation heated up as expected in August to the highest rate since January

Year-over-year inflation rose to 2.9% in August, labor market softness and rising inflation expectations could influence the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest-rate decision.
Cryptocurrency
fromcointelegraph.com
2 weeks ago

Why your money buys less every year

Modern fiat currencies lose purchasing power over time due to inflation driven by monetary policy, money supply expansion, and broader economic shocks.
#uk-inflation
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago
UK politics

UK inflation holds at 3.8% in August, piling pressure on chancellor ahead of budget

UK inflation remained at 3.8% in August, the highest in 19 months, sustaining monetary and fiscal pressure on policymakers.
#us-dollar
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Global economic outlook weakens as policy uncertainty weighs on demand - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"The global economy has remained resilient, but the full effects of higher tariffs and policy uncertainty have yet to be felt. Global economic growth is projected to slow, and significant risks remain, as well as concerns about fiscal sustainability and financial stability," OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann said.
World news
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#interest-rates
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

With Fed under pressure, Jerome Powell prepares for a high-stakes speech

Jerome Powell will speak at Jackson Hole amid pressure to cut rates while balancing inflation risks and signs of a weakening labor market.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Monetary policy is not about interest rates, it's about the money supply

Monetary policy is widely equated with central banks' policy interest rates, but data support the quantity theory linking broad money growth to nominal GDP.
#bank-of-england
Business
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time since December

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.00–4.25% due to a cooling labour market and slower economic growth.
#cpi-inflation
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK overall inflation remains at 3.8% in August, but food price growth climbs for fifth month in a row - business live

Climate-change-driven extreme weather reduced UK harvests and pushed food price inflation higher, creating systemic risks beyond monetary policy control.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

As Trump visits UK sterling jumps to two month high - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Donald Trump has called for US companies to abandon quarterly reporting, shift to a semi-annual model. Having to cover this stuff, I can say that's something I and many like me could get behind. On a more serious note, the idea has plenty of merit - for instance it could foster a change where management focus all their efforts not on the next quarterly target, instead taking a more measured, long-term view.
US politics
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#european-central-bank
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

John Burns: The ECB keeps interest rates at 2pc. What does it mean for Irish mortgage holders?

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

John Burns: The ECB keeps interest rates at 2pc. What does it mean for Irish mortgage holders?

#nigerian-equities
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

What Small Businesses Need to Know About Central Bank Rates

Central bank interest-rate changes affect borrowing costs, credit availability, consumer demand, and small-business profitability, so businesses must manage cash, rates, and lending exposure.
#tariffs
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Fed Chair Powell Warns of High Uncertainty' With Consumer Prices in Coming Months Says Impact of Tariffs Now Clearly Visible'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Fed Chair Powell Warns of High Uncertainty' With Consumer Prices in Coming Months Says Impact of Tariffs Now Clearly Visible'

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Euro benefits from Fed rate cut expectations, but risks remain - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Monetary policy remains the central variable. While markets expect the Fed to cut interest rates if U.S. economic data show sufficient cooling, the European Central Bank (ECB) is inclined to keep its deposit rate steady at 2%. This divergence allows the U.S.-Eurozone real yield spread to narrow, thereby providing short-term support for the euro.
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fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

The Federal Reserve Is Too Independent

He is breaking with decades of precedent and allegedly the law to attempt to fire Lisa Cook, a Biden-era appointee to the bank's board of governors. It appears to be part of his campaign to demand lower interest rates, which is a lousy policy when inflation hasn't quite cooled. Trump has done little otherwise to bring prices down. His aggressive tariff regime, certainly, will punish many families - especially when it's not coupled with a new industrial policy or jobs program.
US politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

USDJPY between the Fed's grip and market sentiment - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The USD/JPY pair is moving on a volatile path, reflecting the uncertainty that dominates global markets. The pair managed twice to approach the 149.00 level during Wednesday's trading, even briefly reaching its highest level in five weeks at 149.14, but it failed to break above the 200-day EMA near 148.22. This reveals a lack of momentum, as traders await the pivotal U.S. economic data scheduled for release this week.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Bank chief warns against exaggerating' rise in UK borrowing costs

There is a lot of dramatic commentary on this but I wouldn't exaggerate the 30-year bond rate, he said. It's a number that gets quoted a lot. It's quite a high number. It is actually not a number that is being used for funding at all at the moment.
UK politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

August jobs report looms large for mortgage rates

Samir Dedhia, CEO of One Real Mortgage, noted in commentary last week that rates are near their lowest levels since October 2024, not long after the Federal Reserve began to implement a series of cuts to benchmark rates that totaled 100 bps. Rates have now dropped nearly half a percent from their January highs, giving homebuyers and homeowners more breathing room to explore options, Dedhia said.
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

From Trump vs. Powell to the AI talent wars, these are the biggest topics the business world is following this fall

From the "Love Island" villa to the Coldplay "kiss cam," it's been a summer full of interesting relationships. However, President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's relationship, or lack thereof, has the biggest impact on the business world. Powell's decision to keep rates steady this summer only fueled the fire. And Trump's ire for Powell has now extended to some of his colleagues, who are also fighting back.
Business
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Stocks could rally another 50% in two years, BofA says

In the last 100 years, the average gain among 14 bull markets has been 177% over 59 months. Based on that data, the S&P has more room to run, as stocks are "only" up about 80% since the October 2022 lows. Yes, but: Of course, this is a technical indicator, looking at past performance, which is not indicative of future results. This doesn't take into account some of the market risks we've covered, ranging from valuations to concentration to macro and policy risks.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

UK government in full re-shuffle and kite-flying mode

At its annual jamboree at Jackson Hole, Chair Powell signalled his apparent support for a rate cut later this month, stating that the softening labour market could offset the inflation risks from Trump's tariffs. The market had already been anticipating a 0.25% cut on 17 September but this cemented expectations and last week's crop of US data did little to change things.
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US politics
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Fed governor Cook to sue Trump over attempted firing

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will sue to block President Donald Trump from firing her, asserting he lacks legal authority to remove her.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

The significant events in the global economy over the past week - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Mid-cap and small-cap indexes outperformed, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq slipped as investors took profits from this year's strong run in artificial intelligence-related stocks. The Fed remains the central focus. Powell acknowledged that inflation remains a challenge but also highlighted weakening signs in the labor market. He noted that interest rates are currently at restrictive levels, and the balance of risks may be shifting toward employment. His comments raised expectations that the Fed could begin lowering rates soon.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

Lagarde says Europe's economy would be even worse without the immigrants who moved in after the pandemic

A post-pandemic surge in foreign-born workers significantly increased labor supply, lowering inflation without causing a sharp growth slowdown in Europe.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Powell's 'unusual' Jackson Hole remarks reveal he's boxed in by Trump's tariffs and deportations, risking a 1970s-style mistake, economist Slok says

"curious kind of balance that results from a marked slowing in both the supply of and demand for workers."
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