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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated on Tuesday that the central bank is prepared to keep interest rates unchanged for the time being while closely monitoring economic developments, according to his prepared remarks for the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress. Powell noted that the U.S. economy is in a …

Inflation in Canada, measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), remained stable at 1.7% year-over-year in May, in line with market expectations, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.6%, marking a recovery from the 0.1% decline reported …

On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced a “complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran, set to take effect in roughly six hours, aiming to end their ongoing conflict, according to Reuters.In a social media post, Trump stated, “Israel and Iran have fully agreed to a TOTAL CEASEFIRE, effective …

The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the interest rate at the conclusion of its June 2025 meeting, within the range of 4.25% – 4.50%, aligning with expectations.

Inflation in the United States, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 2.4% year-over-year in May, up slightly from 2.3% in April, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, the figure came in just below market expectations of 2.5%. Core …

Rising Risks and Policy DilemmasThe Federal Reserve’s May 6-7 meeting Minutes, released on May 28, 2025, at 18:00 GMT, revealed growing unease among policymakers about the economic outlook. Officials highlighted “difficult trade-offs” as inflation continues to rise alongside increasing unemployment. Fed staff projections pointed to heightened recession risks, with GDP …

On May 7, 2025, the United States Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.50%, aligning with market expectations and marking the fourth consecutive meeting without a change. Following a 25-basis-point cut in December 2024, the Fed’s cautious stance reflects concerns over inflation and the …

Gold prices have shattered records, surging to an unprecedented $3,330 per ounce, driven by a potent mix of economic and geopolitical factors. Investors are flocking to the safe-haven metal as fears of persistent inflation, escalating tensions in key global regions, and uncertainty surrounding monetary policies grip markets. The relentless climb …

In a bold move shaking global trade, the U.S. president has announced a dramatic escalation in tariffs on Chinese imports, raising them to a staggering 125% effective immediately. This decision comes alongside a temporary 90-day pause on other tariff plans, offering a brief respite for trading partners outside China. The …

Oil prices plummeted by 7% on Friday, hitting their lowest level since 2017, as concerns intensified regarding the potential economic repercussions of wide-ranging tariffs. This sharp downturn was compounded by a major oil-producing nation’s promise to increase output in case of war and a key oil producers’ group’s decision to …