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Trump may claim the war is ‘complete,’ but Wall Street expects the Fed to stay hawkish long after the conflict has ended
The recent assertions from President Trump regarding the state of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran have provided a glimmer of hope for some investors....
A shiny new Fed Chairman will be keen to start with an interest rate cut—but the bank is growing more hawkish due to Iran
As the financial world braces for the possible nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, the implications for U.S. monetary policy are...
Your grandparents are the reason the U.S. isn’t in a recession right now. That won’t last forever
The U.S. economy stands at a crossroads, as the demographic landscape shifts dramatically due to an aging population. Baby boomers—those born between 1946 and...
Stock Market Today, Feb. 27: Stocks collapse as week draws to close, thanks to inflation surprise
### A Tumultuous Close to the Week As the trading week draws to a close, the U.S. stock markets are experiencing a significant downturn. On February 27, 2026, the...
Malaysia’s economy minister sees 2026 as a year of ‘execution’ as Anwar administration tries to lock in policy gains
# Malaysia Eyes 2026: Execution and Discipline in Economic Strategy **SUMMARY:** As Malaysia gears up for significant policy execution under the Anwar Ibrahim...
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, February 7, 2026: Back under 6%
The landscape of mortgage interest rates continues to fluctuate, creating both opportunities and challenges for prospective homebuyers and those looking to...
How a dovish Federal Reserve could affect you
In recent months, the financial world has been closely watching the Federal Reserve, particularly in light of potential leadership changes. The nomination of Kevin...
UK interest rates live: experts expect MPC to hold rates
# UK Interest Rates Hold Steady: What It Means for the Economy and You **SUMMARY:** The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to announce its...
Scott Bessent’s ‘gotcha’ moment on Trump’s tariffs and inflation: He denies writing ‘tariffs are inflationary’ in letter to hedge fund investors
The recent House Financial Services Committee hearing brought to light a contentious debate over the economic implications of President Trump's tariff policies. As...
Warsh Would Enter Fed Facing $31 Trillion Federal Debt
**Summary:** If confirmed as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh will face a daunting fiscal landscape marked by a $31 trillion national debt. With interest payments consuming a...
Will MAGA style Fed rhetoric under Warsh break the market, redefining dovish vs hawkish trades?
**Summary:** Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair signals a potential shift in the Federal Reserve's communication and policy style, moving away from the technocratic, measured...
Powell says Cook Supreme Court case is the most important in the Fed's 113-year history
**Summary:** Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell defended his attendance at Fed Governor Lisa Cook's Supreme Court hearing, calling it one of the most critical legal cases in the Fed's history. He...
Bitcoin Flips the Canadian Dollar: In a world first, a cryptocurrency overtakes the Market Cap of a G7 Currency
November 19, 2024 — In a historic first, Bitcoin (BTC) has surpassed the Canadian Dollar (CAD) in market capitalization, marking a significant moment in the evolution of digital currencies and their...
US Job Growth Slows in July, Raising Concerns About Economic Recovery
WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. labor market showed signs of cooling in July 2024, with job growth falling below expectations and the unemployment rate remaining steady. The latest employment report,...
Sahm Rule Triggered: What Does it Mean for the US Economy?
Recent US employment figures have sparked concerns about the economic outlook as a key recession indicator, known as the Sahm Rule, has been triggered. The Sahm Rule, developed by former Federal...
Central Bank Policy Decisions Amid Conflicting Economic Data
Navigating Uncertainty: Central Banks Face Divergent Signals
Fed Waits on Rates as Inflation Cools, But Future Hikes Remain on the Table
The Federal Reserve opted to hold interest rates steady at its latest meeting in June, following a period of aggressive rate hikes in 2022 and 2023 aimed at curbing inflation. This pause signals a...