The Fed sets short-term interest rates, but does not directly control mortgage rates, which tend to move in tandem with the yields on long-term bonds. Those long-term rates are dependent on investor ...

An applied Friedmanite, Volcker understood that excess growth of the money supply was the root cause of this near-hyperinflation. He knew that the Fed cannot solve all economic woes. It can, however, ...

The DOJ unveiled espionage claims against former Fed employee John Harold Rogers as President Donald Trump threatened China with tariffs.

Other releases scheduled this week include Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reports for the manufacturing and services ...

Last week the Federal Reserve described the US labour market as “solid” and noted that the unemployment rate had stabilised. This week’s monthly jobs report on Friday will put that view to the test.

Federal Reserve officials are treading cautiously on interest rates against a backdrop of sturdy US economic activity and a healthy labor market as officials await policy moves from the Trump ...

Gold surged past its previous record high of $2,790.17 as tariff fears and inflation risks grew. Will next week’s jobs report support an even greater rally?

The public want a single number. They really need a story.” So said Charles Kindleberger, economic guru of financial bubbles and busts.

Kuwait: Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” released its Monthly Market Review report for January 2025. Kuwait equities outperformed global and GCC markets driven by the anticipation of strong earnings ...

India Tipped for Solid Growth in 2019 and 2020 While sensational headlines abound regarding Brexit and US Fed rates, retail... The British pound exchange rates have seen volatility over recent ...

Commodity markets are now focused on the upcoming US jobs report, particularly given Powell’s emphasis that future rate decisions will remain data-dependent.

Jul 03,2019 Pound to Rupee Outlook: Heightened No-Deal Brexit Risks Offset Pared Fed Rate Cut Bets to Push GBP/INR Exchange Rate to One-Week Low Having spent the last week trading in a R87.