FTSE 100 Live 16 March: Bills warning as oil price stays above $100, index firm Oil prices have continued to rise in a move that adds more strain on the cost of living outlook. Evening Standard · Mar 16
The Week Ahead (March 16-22): China and U.S. Hold Trade Talks in France The U.S. Federal Reserve will hold its monetary policy meeting, while China is set to release key economic data for the first two months of 2026 Caixin Global · Mar 13
Business Brief (March 13): China Rejects U.S. Trade Probes Over ‘Excess Capacity’ Chinese central bank pledges accommodative monetary policy Caixin Global · Mar 13
Rates on hold in New Zealand as Breman era begins New Zealand's official cash rate has been held at 2.25 per cent in the first monetary policy review of 2026. AAP · Feb 18
Why the Next Fed Chair Decision May Be the Most Consequential in Decades Kevin Warsh, Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee, faces a delicate balancing act, both political and economic. Kiplinger · Feb 8
Bank of England holds interest rate – but close vote shows inflation risk has eased The Monetary Policy Committee vote turned out to be much closer than anticipated, with a 5-4 result paving the way for future cuts The Independent UK · Feb 5
Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold as it faces ‘balancing act’ Most economists think the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will opt to leave rates unchanged at its next decision on Thursday. Evening Standard · Feb 4
How inflation rebound is set to affect UK interest rates Most economists expect rates to be left unchanged when the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces its next decision later this week The Independent UK · Feb 1
Interest rates hold at 3.75% a ‘near-certainty’ after inflation rebound Most economists are expecting rates to be left unchanged when the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces its next decision on Thursday. Evening Standard · Feb 1
3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair After months of speculation, President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh on Jan. 30, 2026, to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve. The Conversation · Jan 30
Who is Kevin Warsh? Secret White House meeting with Trump that made him lead Fed Chair race Kevin Warsh is the top choice to become the next Federal Reserve Chair. President Donald Trump is expected to announce his decision soon. This potential change is creating market buzz and debate about the Fed's future. Warsh's views on monetary policy and economic strategy are key. His nomination could signal… The Times of India · Jan 30
Why are U.S. Bonds and Interest Rates Stuck in Neutral in Early 2026? The U.S. long bond futures and the TLT ETF have remained within their trading ranges since the October 2023 low. While short-term rates have declined, longer-term interest rates remain elevated in late January 2026. Barchart · Jan 27
The Week Ahead (Jan.26 - Feb. 1): Fed Weighs Rate Move, U.S. Exits Paris Pact From U.S. monetary policy to drone reforms in Shanghai, a packed week of global economic and political developments Caixin Global · Jan 23
Bank policymaker says faster US interest rate cuts could fuel UK inflation Megan Greene said the Bank may have to react to monetary policy decisions abroad if they have a knock-on impact on UK price rises. Evening Standard · Jan 23
Times Life · Jan 23 ₹92 per Dollar Isn’t Just a Number: Why a Weak Currency Makes Life Costlier in India A weak rupee does not stay in currency markets. It quietly shows up in household budgets. When the rupee moves toward levels like 90 or beyond against the dollar, India starts paying more for fuel, food, education, healthcare, travel, and essential imports. Life does not feel expensive overnight. It feels…
Barchart · Jan 15 Dollar Gains on Strong US Economic News and Hawkish Fed Comments The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 6-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.26%. The dollar is moving higher today on better-than-expected US economic news. Weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a 6-week low, and the Jan Empire and Jan Philadelphia Fed business outlook surveys rose more...
Reason · Jan 13 The 6 Ways Trump Tried To Control the Economy Last Week From defense contracting and mortgage finance to credit, housing, and monetary policy, Trump is leaning heavily on command-and-control economics.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12 Trump’s attempts to influence Fed risk 1970s-style inflation and global backlash’ Analysts warn that White House pressure on US central bank to cut interest rates could put economy in danger
The Independent UK · Jan 12 Gold price soars to new record as US Federal Reserve faces threats Gold prices surged to a new record high of 4,600 US dollars per ounce, driven by investor concerns over threats to the independence of the US central bank. The precious metal's value has increased by approximately 70% over the past year, reflecting a broader trend of investors seeking safe haven…
International Business Times UK · Jan 12 Powell: Trump Weaponising DOJ To Undermine Fed — Lawmakers Rally Behind Chair Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell accuses Trump of weaponising the DOJ to pressure the Fed, sparking lawmakers' support and market jitters.
Barchart · Jan 7 S&P Futures Tick Lower With U.S. Jobs Data in Focus March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.12% this morning as caution prevails ahead of the release of U.S. jobs data that could offer clues on the timing of the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate cut.
Euronews · Dec 23, 2025 Year of the metals: Venezuela tensions send gold and silver soaring Precious metals have been among the strongest performers this year, supported by geopolitical risk, expectations of looser monetary policy and global economic stability.
Latin Times · Dec 21, 2025 Emerging-Market Funds Maintain High Exposure to Latin America Despite Volatility Several of the region's most widely held names are companies with strong balance sheets and pricing power, which investors see as better positioned to absorb shifts in monetary policy
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025 FTSE 100 and sterling rise after Bank of England rate cut In a split vote, the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted five to four to reduce interest rates.
Barchart · Dec 18, 2025 ‘We’ll Be in These Stocks 10, 20 Years’: Warren Buffett’s $30 Billion Bet Gets a Big Boost as Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 30-Year High The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a three-decade high on Friday, marking another landmark shift for a country long accustomed to near-zero rates and unconventional monetary policy.