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Warsh’s Fed Tenure: Independence Under Scrutiny
Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Federal Reserve chair was marked by controversy, raising questions about his independence from President Trump.
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ECB Primed for Quarter-Point Hike, Leads G7 Tightening Efforts
The European Central Bank is set to deliver a quarter-point interest-rate hike this week, positioning it as the G7's lead hawk in...
Economy
South Korea’s Inflation Quickens, Solidifying BOK’s Hawkish Policy
May consumer inflation in South Korea hit 3.1%, its highest in over two years, strengthening the Bank of Korea's hawkish stance. Rising...
Markets
Powell: Political Pressure Threatens Fed, Courts, Schools
Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used his John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award speech to issue a stark warning against...
Investing
Fed Gov. Waller Boosts Stablecoins, Slams CBDCs
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller champions stablecoins for extending U.S. policy influence, while dismissing central bank digital currencies as a "solution in...
Finance
ECB Credibility Hinges on June Rate Hike, Stournaras Warns
ECB Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras states a June interest-rate hike is likely inevitable to preserve the bank's credibility amid worsening inflation...
Markets
Warsh at the Fed: Trump’s Ally or Independent Steward?
Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Fed chair was the narrowest on record, raising questions about his independence from President Trump's agenda.
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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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...