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Trump vs. Powell: A Brewing Showdown That Could Shake America’s Economy

Trump has been openly critical of Powell, the man he appointed in 2018. Nevertheless, in his first post-election press conference, Powell asserted that Trump lacks...

Powell cut interest rates by 25 bps, navigating the Trump Second Term

As Jerome Powell faces the aftermath of Donald Trump’s re-election, the Federal Reserve is under new scrutiny. Powell’s timing on interest rate changes has been...

Bank of Japan Hints at Possible Rate Hike Amid Unwavering Inflation Goals

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has once again decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged, clinging to the path toward its inflation target. This...

Eurozone Inflation Climbs, Fueling ECB’s Slow Dance on Rate Cuts

Eurozone inflation has defied expectations again, giving the European Central Bank (ECB) yet another reason to drag its feet on interest rate cuts. According to...

Fed’s Premature Rate Cuts Face Reality Check Amid Stubborn Inflation

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure has seen its steepest monthly increase since April, adding an ironic twist to the recent optimism surrounding potential...

The Fed: what’s next?

As Federal Reserve officials settle in for their two-day policy meeting starting Wednesday, they might want to consider a history lesson or two. The past...

Treasury Market Under Pressure as Rising Interest Rates Signal More Pain Ahead

Already stuck in one of its worst slumps of the year, the U.S. Treasury market seems to be sending yet another distress signal as yields...

Emerging Markets Caught in the Crossfire: Fed Missteps, Trump Risks, and China’s Faltering

Emerging market assets are once again feeling the squeeze, caught in the crossfire of U.S. Federal Reserve missteps, Donald Trump’s unpredictable ambitions, and China’s underwhelming...

The Ballooning Cost of U.S.U.S. Debt: A Financial Ticking Time Bomb

The cost of servicing America’s debt has soared to its highest level since the 1990s, raising the spectre of budget concerns limiting the next Washington...

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