Worries over Iran and Fed independence weigh on markets
U.S. President Donald Trump visits a Ford production center in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., January 13, 2026. Evelyn Hockstein…
Jerome Powell stands his ground amid Trump’s attack on Federal Reserve – The Irish Times
“It was terrific. What can I say?” Jerome Powell told the House Financial Services Committee in the summer…
10-year Treasury slides after core inflation reading is less than expected
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., Jan. 6,…
US prosecutors launch criminal investigation into Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell – The Irish Times
US prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell over a $2.5 billion renovation…
Six economic flashpoints to watch out for in 2026 – The Irish Times
The global economy showed remarkable resilience in 2025 despite significant trade tensions and policy uncertainty related to US…
US unemployment rate hits four-year high of 4.6% – The Irish Times
The US unemployment rate rose to 4.6 per cent in November, the highest level in more than four…
Divided Fed Cuts Rates Again – Newser
Divided Fed Cuts Rates Again NewserFed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain BBCFed lowers rates, signals pause and one…
Economist Mohamed El-Erian says next Fed chair should reform central bank
As the Federal Reserve eyes a period of transformation to a new chairman, famed economist Mohamed El-Erian is…
Are employers doing enough? US Fed’s Beige Book says firms are avoiding mass layoffs — Here’s what we know
The United States Federal Reserve (US Fed), in its November 2025 Beige Book, said that several companies in…
Bitcoin Braced For A Huge Fed Price Earthquake After Sudden Flip
11/25 update below. This post was originally published on November 23 Bitcoin has recovered slightly from a steep…
More Americans Filed For Unemployment Last Month Than Expected
Topline The number of Americans who filed for unemployment rose more than expected from mid-September to mid-October, according…
Exclusive-European officials consider pooling dollars to lessen Fed reliance after Trump shocks
By Elisa Martinuzzi, Balazs Koranyi, Stefania Spezzati, Mathieu Rosemain and Giuseppe Fonte (Reuters) -European financial stability officials are…