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Fed independence could take a hit from the Supreme Court

Markets would likely be very spooked if the president could choose to influence monetary policy.

Fortune · Apr 17, 2025

Trump is once again pushing for a rate cut. FOMC members are building a credibility barricade around Jerome Powell

Jerome Powell, Tom Barkin, Jeff Schmid, and Lorie Logan have said they’ll wait for data before axing the interest rate—not what President Trump wants.

Fortune · Apr 11, 2025

Cathie Wood fears there are ‘serious liquidity issues in the U.S. banking system’ as Trump tariffs hit

As President Trump’s tariffs took effect, the fund manager famous for her aggressive bets on Tesla is calling for a coordinated fiscal and monetary policy stimulus to restore flagging market confidence.

Fortune · Apr 9, 2025

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India’s central bank cuts interest rates after Trump’s tariffs kick in

Reserve Bank lowers growth forecast after economists estimate US tariffs could shave 20-40 basis points off growth in world’s fifth-largest economy this year

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

Will interest rates be affected by Trump tariffs and when is the next Bank of England review?

The Monetary Policy Committee lowered rates to 4.5 per cent in February but experts believe they could go below four per cent this year

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Dollar Rebounds on US Labor Market Strength and Hawkish Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +1.06%. The dollar on Friday recovered from early losses and rallied moderately, rebounding from Thursday’s 6-month low. Short covering emerged in the dollar Friday after US March payrolls rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. The dollar added to...

Barchart · Apr 4, 2025

UK interest rates held at 4.5% as Bank warns over US tariff uncertainty

Eight members of the Bank’s nine-person Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep rates on hold.

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025

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Trade tariffs could push up eurozone inflation by 0.5%, ECB’s Lagarde warns

A trade war could push up eurozone inflation by half a percentage point alone with detrimental effects on growth, ECB’s Lagarde warns. The ECB president said rising trade tensions and a weaker euro could complicate monetary policy.

Euronews · Mar 20, 2025

Bank of England set to keep main UK rate unchanged at 4.50% despite gloomy economic news

The Bank of England is set to keep U.K. interest rates unchanged even though the economy is barely growing and set for further uncertainty in light of the tariff policies being enacted by the Trump administration in the U.S. The nine-member Monetary Policy Committee is expected to keep the bank’s…

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold as global uncertainty grows

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 17 March: Qinetiq slides on new guidance, grocers under pressure

The price cutting plans of Asda kept Tesco and Sainsbury’s under pressure today as the grocers spent another session near the bottom of the FTSE 100 index.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

Interest rates set to stay at 4.5% as Bank of England faces ‘fog of uncertainty’

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has been gradually cutting borrowing costs since August last year.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data and Powell’s Remarks

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.23%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.34% this morning, starting a busy week on a positive note.

Barchart · Mar 3, 2025

Trump can kill Fed independence. Why does the norm exist?

The Supreme Court could overturn precedent that protects Chair Jerome Powell from being fired.

Fortune · Feb 27, 2025

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Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025

World economic growth hinges on impact of US tariffs, Bank policymaker says

Economist Swati Dhingra, who is a member of the Bank’s monetary policy committee, said the UK was sensitive to changing import prices.

Fed Officials Cautious On Inflation Risks, Keep Interest Rates Unchanged

Federal Reserve officials express concerns about inflation risks and maintain benchmark interest rate at 4.3% in a cautious approach to monetary policy.

International Business Times UK · Feb 18, 2025

RBA Cuts Interest Rate to 4.1%: What It Means for Inflation, Growth, and Consumers

RBA cuts rates to 4.1% to balance inflation fight with growth concerns. What does it mean for your wallet, the AUD, and the economy?

Barchart · Feb 9, 2025

CPI, Powell Testimony and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

CPI is the big event this week, but we also have Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivering his semi-annual monetary policy to Congress and some key earnings reports.

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025

You may not like Trump. But his attempts to seize the Fed contain a lesson for liberals

The US president has recognised something that is rarely acknowledged: monetary policy is political, says academic and author Leah Downey

Dynamite News · Feb 7, 2025

RBI reduces repo rate for first time in five year

Just In: RBI's monetary policy committee decided unanimously to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points, from 6.5% to 6.25%. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025

What the looming federal election could mean for the Bank of Canada’s independence

The independence of central banks from the democratic process has been a bedrock of economic policy for decades. The Bank of Canada is no exception, maintaining distance from elected officials to ensure monetary policy is free from political pressures.

President Trump Criticizes Federal Reserve Over Interest Rates

President Trump criticizes Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, highlighting ongoing debate on monetary policy.

Reason · Jan 22, 2025

Keep Trump, and Every Other President, Out of the Fed

If a central bank has to exist, it has to be independent.

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

Interest rates 'to be cut within weeks' as weak GDP figures deal new blow to Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to cut interest rates in early February

UK Inflation Falls, Bank Of England Expected To Cut Rates

Explore the unexpected decline in UK inflation, sparking discussions on monetary policy decisions and economic implications.

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