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Fed trims rates 25bps; Powell cautious, data-driven stance curbs market hopes for deep cuts as yields edge higher.

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 US Fed has a monumental interest rate decision to make. Will it be a slap in the face or shot in the arm for markets?

The respected chief market strategist on where he sees the global winners and losers and why investors need to expect more volatility.

Markets are grappling with a complex and often contradictory economic landscape. As Chair Powell noted in his speech at the 2025 Jackson Hole Economic Symposium,...

Trump’s push for a dovish Fed and the RBNZ’s need for a Governor provide insight into both central bank independence and economic impacts.

Annualised core US inflation rose to 3.8% in January up from a 1.7% trough in July, although some economists point to US PCE still falling.

The Fed’s November rate cut, though widely expected, sets a cautious tone as policymakers navigate a complex landscape under the upcoming Trump administration. With...

The first Federal Reserve rate cut in four years has come and gone. But what happens now?

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...