Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation Data, Fed Comments in Focus
U.S. inflation data plus comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell could be key for determining the path for U.S. interest rates.
The Week in Oil: Tariff Turmoil Dampens Sentiment
Here is a look at what happened in oil markets in the week of Feb. 3-7 and what the focus will be in the days to come.
EUR/USD Weekly Forecast: US trade war and Powell’s testimony in the eye of the storm
The European Union (EU) published the preliminary estimate of the January Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), which ...
Gold Weekly Forecast: XAU/USD sets new record-high as US yields push lower
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony, January US inflation data, and political headlines could drive Gold’s action next week.
Powell mentioned the labor market 25 times at his press conference last week, mostly calling it 'solid'
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell mentioned the labor market 25 times during his press conference last week. Over and over, he called the labor market "solid" and "good." This week, economist Tim ...
Fed Chair Powell to testify to Congress next week, his first appearance since July
Powell is set to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Eastern and to the House Financial ...
Trump's focus on 10-year Treasury yield to cut borrowing costs raises curiosity - and problems
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell may be breathing easier now that the Trump administration intends to focus on the 10-year Treasury yield, instead of rate cuts, to lower borrowing costs. But for ...
Bessent on Powell: ‘I’m sure he’s going to do the right thing’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday he wouldn’t be commenting on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies and ...
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Fed's balance sheet runoff nears pivotal moment
As the Federal Reserve's overnight reverse repurchase agreement program nears zero, pressure could mount on the central bank ...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Faces Trump's Pressure: 'The President Can't Fire Me' As Interest Rates Hold Steady At 4.25%-4.5%
Fed Chair Jerome Powell pointed to solid economic growth, a stable job market, and inflation that's easing but still a little ...
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Looking for Changes at the Fed
Centrally-coordinated economic planning, especially central banking, has been detrimental to liberty, freedom, and the ...
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Celebrity birthdays
Former Argentinian President Isabel Peron is 94. Former Vice President Dan Quayle is 78. Rock singer Alice Cooper is 77. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is 72. Football Hall of ...