Donald Trump takes fight to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook to Supreme Court
Federal Reserve governors can only be removed “for cause” and the solicitor general said Trump had determined that…
‘The supply of workers has obviously come way down’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tied the nation’s cooling job market directly to President Donald Trump’s restrictive immigration…
NZ sharemarket drops after weak GDP data and US Fed rate cut – Market close
Generate investment specialist Greg Smith said the result underscored the fragility of New Zealand’s recovery, with markets reacting…
Fed cuts, markets not sure where to look
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) -TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie…
US Fed chief says two more rate cuts in 2025 a probability, not certainty
The central bank faces competing pressures in adjusting rates, with Trump’s sweeping tariffs fuelling inflation risks while the…
Fed’s expected rates cut could reshape global markets
The latest data from the US labor market point to a structural weakening that will likely compel the…
Senate confirms Trump adviser to top Fed role, despite central bank’s independence
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska was the only Republican who voted against confirming Miran. The vote was otherwise…
NZX lifts 0.2% as markets wait for Fed decision – Market close
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, became the fourth company to reach a US$3 trillion (NZ$5t) market capitalisation. The NZX…
Three Indicators That Matter For This Week’s Fed Meeting
“The gaze must be broad and far reaching.” — Miyamoto Musashi In markets, as in strategy, perspective determines…
Nifty’s stealth 8-day rally: Are bulls loading up for an explosive breakout Monday onwards?
In a rare display of quiet persistence, the Nifty has logged eight consecutive winning sessions — a feat…
Thumping job revisions, looming inflation
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) -TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie…
Jumbo Interest Rate Cut Odds for Sept. Rise After Weak Jobs Report
The job market tripped up big time last month. In a way, that’s exactly what the market was…