Federal Reserve

Economy

Trump picks Warsh for Fed chair, testing US central bank independence

Trump has nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move that could signal a shift towards closer White House influence over monetary policy.

30/01/2026

Economy

Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed chair on Friday morning

Despite his former reputation as an inflation hawk, Warsh has shown support for lower rates in recent months, suggesting he is more likely to align with the president than Jerome Powell.

30/01/2026

Economy

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged at around 3.6%

When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.

28/01/2026

Markets

Gold extends rally, dollar dips as Trump brushes off currency weakness

Investors are withdrawing from sovereign bonds and currencies in an attempt to shield their assets from geopolitical volatility.

28/01/2026

Economy

Fed set to keep rates steady as Trump threatens bank's independence

This week's meeting will be overshadowed by the revelation that the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Fed, threatening central bank independence.

27/01/2026

Economy

Criminal probe raises key question: Will Powell leave the Fed in May?

Trump said on Tuesday that he hopes to name a new Fed chair in the next few weeks. But that could get held up by the criminal investigation of Powell.

16/01/2026

Markets

Gold and silver soar after US targets Federal Reserve in Powell probe

European indexes were mixed on Monday after a rally in Asia, while US futures dipped on reports of a Justice Department probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell. The news sent gold and silver to fresh records.

12/01/2026

Economy

US opens criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Powell said the investigation, linked to a testimony he gave to a Senate committee about renovations to Fed buildings, was an attempt to limit central bank independence.

12/01/2026

Economy

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate for third time in a row

Lower rates from the Fed can bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards over time, though market forces can also affect those rates.

10/12/2025

Economy

A historic year for gold: Could prices climb higher in 2026?

Gold soared over 60% in 2025, driven by geopolitical risks, rate cuts, and central bank demand. Many experts see further upside in 2026, with gold's role as a safe-haven asset still firmly intact.

09/12/2025

Business

What to expect from US jobs report after lengthy data blackout?

Economists are predicting that 50,000 employees were hired in September, a slow improvement from August. The jobs report will be the final complete monthly update before the Fed's interest rate decision in December.

20/11/2025

Economy

Uncertainties over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

A December rate cut is far from certain as inflation continues to run above the Fed's target. At the same time, risks to the US job market remain.

19/11/2025

Economy

Fed cuts key rate yet Powell says future reductions are not locked in

Powell suggested the Fed increasingly sees inflation as less of a threat as the central bank cut its key rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%.

30/10/2025

Economy

Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain a Federal Reserve governor for now

Fed governor Cook will be able to take part in the remaining two Fed meetings in 2025, including the next meeting of its interest rate-setting committee in late October.

02/10/2025

Economy

Trump pulls nomination to lead US Bureau of Labor Statistics

E.J. Antoni's nomination, announced in August, was an attempt by Trump to gain greater control over the federal agency responsible for producing key economic data.

01/10/2025

Economy

US GDP shows 3.8% growth in second quarter in dramatic upgrade

Imports fell and consumer spending jumped, resulting in a much better economic performance than previously estimated in the world's biggest economy.

25/09/2025