Tag: monetary policy
Powell Says Fed Faces Tough Balancing Act on Inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the U.S. central bank is performing a delicate balancing act as it seeks to contain inflation...
Fed Cuts Rates for First Time in 2025
The Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the first time in nine months, lowering it by a quarter point to...
Bank of Korea Holds Rates, Signals Cut Amid Tariff Fears
Trade tensions and weak demand pressure central bank policy
South Korea’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50% on Thursday, as expected,...
Israel Inflation Slows, But Geopolitical Risks Remain
Israel’s annual inflation rate eased more than expected in May, offering some relief as price pressures cool. However, the conflict with Iran and ongoing...
Impact of Immigration Shifts on U.S. Labor Market
Immigration Reductions and Labor Market Uncertainty
Seismic shifts in immigration are distorting the U.S. employment picture, making it harder for investors and policymakers to fully...
Fed Holds Rates, but Trump’s Policies Pressure Future Cuts
After implementing 100 basis points (bp) of interest rate cuts in late 2024, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has indicated that the Fed is...