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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 …

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 …

In a fiery address from the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled what he called “Liberation Day” for American industry—a sweeping plan to impose a 10% baseline tariff on all U.S. trading partners, coupled with steeper duties targeting dozens of countries he accused …

U.K. inflation rose less than expected in February, easing some pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament. Key Inflation Figures: Annual CPI: +2.8% (vs. 3.0% expected, down from 3.0% in January) Monthly CPI: +0.4% (vs. 0.5% expected, following -0.1% in January) Core …

In a widely anticipated move, the U.S. Federal Reserve opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at the 4.25%-4.5% range during its March policy meeting, marking the second consecutive pause after a 25-basis-point cut in December. With the U.S. economy facing lingering uncertainties—compounded by speculation over potential tariffs under …

In a whirlwind of announcements, former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred both domestic and international attention. Within hours of declaring on his Truth Social account a plan to impose a 50% double tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, Trump appeared to backtrack. Facing pressure from market reactions and his …