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At its July meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) left the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% for a fourth consecutive...

The policy outlook is exceptionally complex, with a new Fed Chair in the wings, elevated oil prices, and a low-hire, low-fire labour market.

President Trump’s announcement that he will nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve triggered an immediate response across markets last Friday....

As widely expected, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) left the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.50–3.75% today. This marks the first...

President Trump announced over the weekend that, beginning February 1, the U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on all goods imported from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France,...

Both the RBA and US Fed are making big rate decisions this week. The narratives may be different but the story is the same.

Lacking fresh economic data, markets have become increasingly jittery in recent weeks. With reliable reports (namely, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer...

As widely expected, at its September meeting the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to lower its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%....

The Fed’s aggressive 50 basis point rate cut, while unconventional, reflects a proactive approach to stave off any potential economic weakness. Despite associations of...

Each year, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, attended by global central bankers, policymakers, economists, and...