Tag Archives: Jerome Powell

President Donald Trump signaled fresh uncertainty over the future leadership of the Federal Reserve after expressing reluctance to nominate Kevin Hassett as the next central bank chair, a move that could significantly reshape the succession race.Speaking Friday, Trump suggested that keeping Hassett in his current role as head of the …

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled on Thursday that President Donald Trump is expected to make a decision on the next Federal Reserve Chair later this month, a move that could shape U.S. monetary policy for years to come.Trump is scheduled to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from …

With Jerome Powell’s term ending in May, the race to lead the US Federal Reserve has reached a critical moment. President Donald Trump is expected to reveal his nominee soon, a choice that will shape interest-rate policy, investor confidence, and the delicate balance between politics and central banking for years …

The US Dollar staged a subtle comeback on September 18 and 19, 2025, with the DXY index climbing 0.49% to close at 97.35 on the first day and adding another 0.23% to reach 97.5750 on the second. This uptick followed the Federal Reserve’s 25 basis point rate cut on September …

Commenting on Key Financial Assets: An Interview with Mohamed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and Member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, on Dubai TV Interviewer: Mr. Mohamed, we’ve been following the trade agreements with several countries, most notably Japan. Can it be said that Trump has indeed …

Gold prices dipped on Friday, with XAU/USD trading at $3,019, down 0.81%, marking a second consecutive day of retreat as traders locked in profits ahead of the weekend. Despite this pullback, the precious metal is on track to secure weekly gains, buoyed by a resilient US Dollar, with the US …

Federal Reserve Chair testified before the US Senate on Tuesday, saying, “There is no need to hurry in changing the current monetary policy stance.”Key Quotes:Powell stated, “The economy is strong.”The Fed Chair affirmed that “labour market conditions are significantly improving.”Powell mentioned that inflation rates are becoming closer to the central …

Commenting on key financial assets, in an interview with Dubai TV, Mohamed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, highlighted that markets are closely. Q: Let’s start with gold prices, which recorded significant gains over the past year. Do current conditions …

The U.S. economy grew at a steady annualized rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, according to the Commerce Department’s second estimate released on Wednesday. The figure remains unchanged from the initial estimate, reflecting solid consumer spending and a favorable contribution from business investment. Key Highlights GDP Growth: The third-quarter …

Headline inflation in the United States rose in October as anticipated, according to the Labor Department, drawing the attention of the Federal Reserve as it prepares for a pivotal policy meeting next month. The consumer price index (CPI), a primary measure of price growth in the U.S., increased by 2.6% …