DOJ Probe Into Powell Could Keep Fed Chair in Office
President Donald Trump has for months wanted to remove Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. But instead, an investigation by one of his own officials could end up extending Powell's time at the top of the central bank even after his term formally ends May 15.
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Energy, Employment & Interest Rates With a New Iran
After reading dozens of articles published by so called experts from New York or abroad, not a single analyst or journalist has referenced that the disruption in Hormuz channel does not materially affect the supply of fuel to US citizens and farmers.
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WTO: Global Trade Growth to Slow to 1.9%
Growth in world trade in goods will slow down markedly to 1.9% this year from 4.6% in 2025 and could decelerate even more if the Middle East war continues to push energy prices higher and disrupt global transport, a World Trade Organization report said Thursday.
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European Central Bank holds rates steady, warns outlook is 'significantly more uncertain'
The war in Iran has upset the economic equilibrium Europe threatening energy supplies, growth and the outlook for consumer prices, upsetting economic forecasts.
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Traders now see little chance of an interest rate cut this year following Fed decision
All of the positive economic talk out of this week's Federal Reserve meeting had a negative impact on investors
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Central Banks Stand Ready to Tackle War-Led Inflation
As the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran intensifies after major attacks on energy infrastructure, central bank meetings have become the stage for policymakers to unite in flagging the prospect of accelerating inflation due to soaring energy prices.
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