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...
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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,'...
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...
Economy
Poland’s Wnorowski Flags Economic Risks Over Inflation Concerns
MPC member Henryk Wnorowski prioritizes safeguarding economic growth from geopolitical shocks over immediate inflation control, urging caution on interest rate hikes for...
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...
Stocks
Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks, Oil Price Jump, Inflation Data
The dollar index advanced +0.34% on Tuesday, propelled by surging crude oil prices, renewed geopolitical concerns, and stronger-than-expected US inflation data. Stock...
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.