Federal Reserve

US unemployment unexpectedly rises to 4.6%, the highest in four years, as job growth slows and labour market pressures intensify in the latest US jobs report.

David Unyime Nkanta Dec 16, 2025

Investors brace for the Fed's rate cut, but markets worry about the uncertain path and potential economic ripple effects that follow.

David Unyime Nkanta Dec 10, 2025

The US Federal Reserve is expected to deliver its second straight interest rate cut, lowering the benchmark rate to 3.75%–4.00% amid easing inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty.

David Unyime Nkanta Oct 29, 2025

Gold surged past $4,300/oz in a record rally, stoking fears about the US economy and sending global markets scrambling for safe-havens amid mounting credit and Fed uncertainty.

Melvin Gascon Oct 17, 2025

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of a possible 2026 recession, challenging Wall Street's optimism despite strong US GDP growth and low unemployment. His remarks spotlight inflation, geopolitics, and fiscal instability as potential triggers.

David Unyime Nkanta Oct 09, 2025

US equity indexes soared a day after the US Fed hinted at more rate cuts this year after lowering the federal funds rate by 25 bps to 4% to 4.25%.

Niloy Chakrabarti Sep 21, 2025

While some fixed-rate loans are unlikely to be immediately affected by the rate cuts, variable-rate debts like credit cards could see an immediate impact.

Niloy Chakrabarti Sep 21, 2025

Mortgage applications, especially for refinancing, soared in the week ended 12th Sept. and as rates hover at the lowest in a year.

Niloy Chakrabarti Sep 21, 2025

These stocks soared as US equity indexes declined markedly ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate-cut decision on Wednesday afternoon.

Niloy Chakrabarti Sep 17, 2025

Jerome Powell, appointed by Trump, faces firing threats. Legal limits and market risks loom. Legal hurdles and recent backtrack suggest it's unlikely, but tensions remain.

Rohit David Jul 17, 2025

Experts believe US President Donald Trump could introduce unprecedented losses to US equities and the devaluation of the greenback if he ousts US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Niloy Chakrabarti Apr 22, 2025

Bernie Sanders hopes that Donald Trump will fulfil his promise to impose a temporary credit card interest rate cap of 10% to help Americans repay existing debt and improve personal finances.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 16, 2024

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon thinks the odds of a recession are higher than people think despite markets reaching record highs and the consensus rooting for a sustained bull run.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 27, 2024

Since the failure of SVB, Bitcoin has been gaining market shares to the detriment of other digital assets. Jerome Powell further confirmed that "the central bank will indeed raise rates in March."

Ibraham Jobe Mar 31, 2023

"It is hard to hold the government accountable for their mistakes. At the same time, it gives governments the excuse to continue their nefarious accounting behind the scenes."

Victoria Collette Jones Mar 27, 2023

The Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve have claimed the safety and strength of banking systems ahead of key decisions on interest rates.

Jake Pike Mar 22, 2023

Slower U.S. growth expectations and the Federal Reserve's more gradual approach towards interest rate hikes will weigh on the U.S. dollar in the second half of the year, analysts said in a poll conducted by International Business Times.

Pronita Naidu Feb 05, 2019

Lauri Love has won his appeal against extradition to the United States for allegedly hacking the Federal Reserve and US Army.

James Hetherington Feb 05, 2018

The French banking group says it 'deeply regrets' misconduct.

Karthick Arvinth Jul 18, 2017

The central bank chief noted that the US has seen a rise in its death rate.

Nicole Rojas Jul 14, 2017

UK GDP data revised down to show economy grew only 0.2% in the first three months of the year.

Dan Cancian May 25, 2017

The S&P 500 posted a record close at 2,404.39.

Nicole Rojas May 25, 2017

Futures trades in the yellow metal see drop of over $20 as US central bank hints at another interest rate hike.

Gaurav Sharma May 04, 2017

US central bank says economic slowdown experienced in Q1 is likely to be transitory.

Dan Cancian May 04, 2017

But probability of a June rate hike now up to 90%.

Harriet Sinclair May 04, 2017

Jobs data sent the Dow climbing but the Fed minutes brought it back down.

James Tennent Apr 05, 2017

Tokyo's Nikkei index falls 0.3% to 19,545.21 points.

Karthick Arvinth Mar 15, 2017

Investors are cautious ahead of a likely interest rate hike announcement on Wednesday (15 March).

Nicole Rojas Mar 15, 2017

Dollar on the front foot again ahead of Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday.

Dan Cancian Mar 14, 2017

Pound falls below €1.16, while dollar retreats against main rivals amid rising concerns over Donald Trump's presidency.

Dan Cancian Jan 05, 2017