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Jerome Powell
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Strait of Hormuz standoff lifts Brent past $107 as Federal Reserve, ECB, BOJ decisions loom
Iran talks stalled. Hormuz still closed. Five central banks meet this week. Brent at $107.97 is no longer a tactical move, it is a macro regime question.
Trump proposes largest military budget in US history at $1.5tn for fiscal 2027
The White House has proposed $1.5 trillion in defense spending for fiscal 2027, the largest military budget request in US history, as the country remains at war with Iran.
Federal Reserve holds rates steady as Jerome Powell pledges to stay until DOJ criminal probe is resolved
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he will not leave until DOJ investigation ends. Fed holds rates at 3.5-3.75% as judge quashes subpoenas.
Why Trump’s fight to oust Lisa Cook could upend central bank independence before the next Fed vote
Trump’s push to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook before the next rate meeting could redefine presidential power and shake the foundations of monetary policy.
Why gold is steady despite Trump’s Fed pressure and an 85% chance of rate cuts
Gold steadies near $3,342 as investors await Fed signals at Jackson Hole. Find out how Trump’s Fed remarks and policy risks could shape bullion’s next move.
Dollar holds its breath: Powell’s Jackson Hole speech may decide its next big swing
The dollar held steady as political pressure tested Federal Reserve independence ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. See what markets expect next.
Markets surge on Trump’s trade pivot and Fed signals — will the risk rally last?
Find out how Trump’s tariff pivot and Fed signals are fuelling a tech-led global stock market rally — and what investors should watch next.
Nasdaq enters bear market as U.S. tariffs spark global selloff and recession fears
Find out how Trump’s sweeping tariffs triggered a $2.5 trillion market selloff and pushed the Nasdaq into a bear market.