G7 Finance Chiefs Confront Inflation Reality
Global finance chiefs acknowledge a persistent inflation shock, complicating economic outlooks and interest rate decisions.
19 May 2026
Fed chair confirmed 54–45 as partisan Senate split looms
Fed chair Warsh won Senate confirmation 54–45 amid a stark partisan split, signaling a contentious start as Powell’s term concludes this week.
13 May 2026
Geopolitical Risks Threaten Fed Rate Cut Prospects
Escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly a potential conflict in Iran, could force the Federal Reserve to delay interest rate cuts.
11 May 2026
Asset Managers See Iran Fueling Fed Hikes
Asset managers warn Iran conflict could spark Fed rate hikes due to inflation risks, defying market expectations for stable rates.
10 May 2026
Colombia Holds Rates Steady, Risking Market Credibility
An unexpected halt in Colombian interest rate hikes has shaken investor confidence and is expected to weaken the peso.
01 May 2026
Powell Staying as Governor as Warsh Bid Proceeds
Kevin Warsh's Fed Chair nomination cleared a key panel on a partisan vote, as current Chair Jerome Powell signaled plans to remain a Fed governor.
29 Apr 2026
Fed Nominee Hints at Balance Sheet-Rate Connection
Fed Chair nominee may link balance sheet size to interest rates, potentially lowering them.
29 Apr 2026
Yield Curve Inverts Further, Recession Fears Mount
US Treasury yields diverged as of April 28, 2026: short maturities fell year-on-year while intermediate and long yields moved higher.
29 Apr 2026
Dollar Dips on Rate Cut Hopes, Shifting Risk Sentiment
Dollar weakens 2.3% from late March peak as de-escalation hopes and Federal Reserve rate-cut speculation reshape FX positioning.
22 Apr 2026
UK Gilt Yields Soar on Expected BoE Rate Hikes
UK gilt yields surged this week as traders shifted from expecting cuts to pricing an April Bank of England hike and multiple moves in 2026.
23 Mar 2026
UK Convenes Emergency Economic Meeting Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
UK emergency meeting targets energy and supply risks as gilt yields rise and inflation is projected to reach 5% later this year.
23 Mar 2026
Russia Rate Cut Expected Despite Oil Price Surge
Russia's central bank is expected to cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 15% despite a 40% surge in global oil prices.
16 Mar 2026
Federal Reserve's March 2026 Rate Decision Looms
The Federal Reserve will announce its March 2026 interest rate decision on March 18, influenced by inflation, employment data, and official statements.
11 Mar 2026
