Markets
Powell’s Fed Legacy: Inflation, Soft Landing, and Independence
Jerome Powell's eight-year tenure as Fed chair saw the US economy transform from low inflation to a post-pandemic surge, a 'soft landing,'...
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Markets
Gold Plunges 2% Below $4,600 Amid Oil-Driven Inflation Fears
Gold prices tumbled over 2 percent on Friday, hitting a one-week low as a stronger dollar, rising Treasury yields, and escalating oil...
Markets
Gold Edges Up as Investors Await U.S.-China Summit Cues
Gold prices saw a modest increase on Thursday, driven by investor caution ahead of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Trump and...
Finance
Fed Data Signals Consumer Shift to Installments Amid Rising Debt
Federal Reserve data shows household debt and credit card delinquencies climbing, pushing consumers toward fixed-payment installment plans, a trend confirmed by PYMNTS...
Markets
Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair Amid Inflationary Headwinds
Kevin Warsh has been confirmed as the next Federal Reserve Chair, stepping into a challenging economic environment marked by rising inflation and...
Finance
Powell’s 8-Year Fed Chair Term Concludes, Prompts NPR Review
Jerome Powell's eight-year tenure as Federal Reserve Chair concludes this week, prompting an NPR discussion with former Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker.
Economy
Inflationary Pressures Mount as US Consumers Face Persistent Price Hikes
New consumer price data is expected to confirm rising inflation, with economists forecasting a 0.6% CPI increase for April, deepening consumer frustration.
Markets
Gold Climbs Past $4,700 as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Jobs Report
Gold prices advanced above $4,700 an ounce as the dollar index softened, with market participants keenly awaiting the U.S. jobs report and...
Markets
Warren Explains ‘No’ Vote on Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh
Sen. Elizabeth Warren detailed her opposition to Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve nomination, citing concerns over political interference and long-term economic damage.