148 stories tagged #interest rates

  1. Kevin Warsh to Be Sworn In as Fed Chair on May 22
    crypto

    Kevin 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.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Bank of England's Taylor Warns UK Economy Weak, Rates Too Restrictive
    finance

    Bank 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.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Kevin Warsh Confirmed as New Federal Reserve Chair, Ending Powell Era
    finance

    Kevin 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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Japan's Megabanks Post Record Profits, Forecast Further Growth
    finance

    Japan'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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  5. US Inflation Hits 3.8%, Crushing Rate Cut Hopes and Shaking Markets
    finance

    US 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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  6. BOJ's Masu Joins Hawkish Push for Early Rate Hike
    finance

    BOJ'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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  7. BOJ Hawks Push for June Rate Hike Amid Iran Oil Shock
    finance

    BOJ 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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  8. PIMCO CIO Warns Iran War Could Force Fed Rate Hike
    finance

    PIMCO 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.

    3w ago 1 min read