Interest rates
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cryptoKevin Warsh to Be Sworn In as Fed Chair on May 22
President Trump swears in Kevin Warsh, the first Fed chair at the White House in 40 years, amid crypto market expectations for friendlier policy.
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financeBank of England's Taylor Warns UK Economy Weak, Rates Too Restrictive
BoE's Alan Taylor argues rates are 100 basis points too high, urging aggressive cuts even as supply shocks persist.
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financeKevin Warsh Confirmed as New Federal Reserve Chair, Ending Powell Era
Kevin Warsh has been confirmed as the new Federal Reserve Chair, succeeding Jerome Powell. Markets see high odds of Powell's exit by June 30.
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financeJapan's Megabanks Post Record Profits, Forecast Further Growth
Japan's top three banks report record annual profits, with MUFG, Mizuho, and SMFG forecasting further gains amid geopolitical risks and market volatility.
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financeUS Inflation Hits 3.8%, Crushing Rate Cut Hopes and Shaking Markets
US consumer prices rose 3.8% in April, the highest in three years, well above the Fed's 2% target.
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financeBOJ's Masu Joins Hawkish Push for Early Rate Hike
Bank of Japan board member Kazuyuki Masu calls for raising rates as soon as possible, signaling a potential June hike amid rising inflation from Middle East war energy costs.
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financeBOJ Hawks Push for June Rate Hike Amid Iran Oil Shock
BOJ minutes reveal hawkish split with members flagging a near-term rate hike, potentially as soon as June, due to Iran war inflation risks.
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financePIMCO CIO Warns Iran War Could Force Fed Rate Hike
PIMCO CIO warns Iran conflict may force Fed rate hikes, signaling a shift from expected cuts due to soaring energy prices.