Warsh Reaffirms Fed Independence Amid Political Pressure

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Tuesday provided his most comprehensive explanation to date regarding the extensive reforms he is implementing at the nation’s central bank and the underlying philosophy guiding these changes. Warsh appeared before the House Financial Services Read More …

Mortgage rates remain stagnant at around 6.5%

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Home shoppers anticipating an improvement in affordability as the spring homebuying season concludes may face yet another disappointment. The conflict with Iran and the subsequent inflation surge have resulted in persistently elevated mortgage rates, while renewed concerns regarding the Federal Read More …

US Job Growth Slows in June

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US job growth moderated following a robust spring surge, with employers adding a disappointing 57,000 positions last month, as reported by the Bureau of Labour Statistics on Thursday. June’s tally reflects a significant deceleration compared to the robust gains observed Read More …

US Consumer Confidence Rises as Petrol Prices Fall

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After months of deteriorating sentiment influenced in part by a spike in petrol prices, Americans are increasingly expressing optimism regarding the economy, as indicated by new data released on Friday. Consumer sentiment increased this month, moving from a previous reading Read More …

Fed Announcement Could Squeeze Wall Street

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The major U.S. index futures are indicating a largely unchanged opening on Wednesday, as stocks appear poised to exhibit a lack of clear direction following the mixed performance observed in the prior session. Traders might exhibit caution in executing substantial Read More …

Kevin Warsh prepared for soaring inflation

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Kevin Warsh’s aspiration to assume the role of Federal Reserve chairman faced potential jeopardy due to the looming presence of simultaneous and conflicting challenges emerging within the US economy. In January, following President Donald Trump’s nomination of Warsh for the Read More …

Trump Revives Tariff Threats as Inflation Concerns Persist

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“Tariff” may be one of President Donald Trump’s preferred terms. However, following the onset of the conflict with Iran, it has seldom featured in his lexicon. With a tenuous accord between the United States and Iran presenting a potential resolution Read More …

Consumer sentiment climbs after three months of decline

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Consumer sentiment appears to be on the mend following a period of unprecedented decline attributed to wartime price surges. The University of Michigan’s latest survey of Americans, released Friday, indicated that sentiment increased by 9% to a preliminary reading of Read More …

Warsh Backs Alternative Inflation Gauge Ahead of Fed Meeting

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Inflation reached its peak in three years last month, as indicated by recent data published this week. However, new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh advocates for the central bank to prioritise alternative metrics. “The measures I prefer are looking at Read More …