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US Attorney Pirro says Fed IG's findings will dictate future of her Powell probe
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Fed's Hammack says no longer appropriate to signal rate cut bias
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May 01, 2026
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Financial firms last month did not expect BoE to raise rates, BoE survey shows
Financial firms surveyed by the Bank of England last month did not expect the central bank to raise interest rates this year, though they no longer expected rates to be cut,
May 01, 2026
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RBA to raise cash rate to 4.35% on May 5 and growing minority of economists expect further rise: Reuters poll
The Reserve Bank of Australia will raise its cash rate by 25 basis points for a third straight meeting on May 5, taking it to 4.35%, according to a
May 01, 2026
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Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remains
President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, has said he wants to bring “regime change” to the central bank, but if confirmed by the Senate he will find a Fed already transformed by the White House’s attacks
May 01, 2026
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Powell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administration
Jerome Powell plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month “for an undetermined period of time,” saying the “unprecedented” legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation’s central bank at risk
April 29, 2026
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Fed sees three dissents over an 'easing bias.' What's that?
More Federal Reserve officials dissented against Wednesday's U.S. central bank policy decision and statement than at any of their interest-rate-setting meetings in
April 30, 2026
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Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump's pick approved by Senate committee
The Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, to replace Jerome Powell, a longtime target of President Donald Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as the president wanted
April 29, 2026
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Will Jerome Powell stick around at the Fed? Here’s what insiders told us
Will Jerome Powell stick around at the Fed? Here’s what insiders told us
April 29, 2026
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Mexico inflation close to resuming decline toward target, governor says
The Bank of Mexico expects inflation will soon resume a gradual decline towards the bank's 3% target despite a recent jump in the prices of some fruits and vegetables, the central
April 29, 2026
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BOJ keeps rates steady but 3 board members dissent, call for hike
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday but three in the nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling the bank's concern over inflationary
April 28, 2026
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Fed likely to hold rates steady as Powell prepares for possible swan song
Federal Reserve policymakers will gather in Washington this week in what may be Jerome Powell's last meeting as head of the U.S. central bank, with
April 27, 2026
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As Warsh faces hearing, a framework for smaller Fed balance sheet emerges
By Michael S.
April 21, 2026
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Bank of England chief economist criticises colleagues' 'wait and see' messaging
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill on Friday criticised his colleagues' "wait and see" messaging on keeping policy on hold while the Iran war
April 17, 2026
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Colombia government rift with central bank clouds future rate decisions, analysts say
Colombia faces mounting uncertainty after the government's decision to withdraw from the central bank's board cast doubt on future decisions following a
April 02, 2026
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Turkish policymakers defend steps; investors see rate hike possible
Turkey's central bank chief and finance minister have told investors they are confident in the steps taken to address the fallout from the
April 05, 2026
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Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing
Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing
February 17, 2026
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Federal Reserve governor Miran steps down from White House post
Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran has stepped down from his position as chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, ending a controversial arrangement where he held positions at both institutions
February 04, 2026
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Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demands
Kevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago
January 30, 2026
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Wall Street ticks to records after shaking off worries about Trump's feud with the Fed
Wall Street ticked to more records after bouncing back from early losses taken because of worries about the worsening feud between the White House and the Federal Reserve
January 12, 2026
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Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over his testimony this summer about the Fed’s building renovations
January 12, 2026
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Russia's Central Bank sues Belgian financial institution as EU mulls using Moscow's frozen assets
Russia’s Central Bank says it has filed a lawsuit against Belgian financial institution Euroclear
December 12, 2025
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Russian central bank expected to cut key rate by 50 bps to 16% at December meeting
The Russian central bank is seen cutting its key interest rate by 50 basis points at a meeting on December 19 as inflation is slowing
December 03, 2025
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Turkey central bank to adjust policy to hit target despite disinflation slowdown, chief says
Turkey's central bank will adjust policy to hit its targets despite a recent slowdown in the disinflation process, Governor Fatih Karahan said on Wednesday.
November 26, 2025
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NZ central bank cuts cash rate by 25 bps to 2.25%
New Zealand's central bank cut its benchmark official cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.25% on Wednesday, its lowest level since mid-2022, as policymakers extended
November 26, 2025
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BOJ close to raising rates, board member Masu says -Nikkei
The Bank of Japan is "nearing" a decision to raise interest rates and will not wait until after next year's spring wage negotiations end, its board member Kazuyuki
November 21, 2025
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Fed's Collins leans against December rate cut in CNBC interview
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November 21, 2025
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BOJ policymaker leans towards rate hike despite government pushback
The Bank of Japan must keep raising real interest rates to "a state of equilibrium," board member Junko Koeda said on Thursday in the wake of renewed yen
November 20, 2025
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Trump teases he’ll fire Bessent if Fed doesn’t cut interest rates
Trump teases he’ll fire Bessent if Fed doesn’t cut interest rates
November 19, 2025
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Fed minutes: Most officials supported more rate cuts but not necessarily in December
A majority of Federal Reserve policymakers expressed support in late October for further interest rate cuts, though not all committed to making the reduction at their next meeting in December, according to minutes released Wednesday
November 19, 2025
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Easing regulations could lead to smaller Fed balance sheet, Miran says
By Michael S.
November 19, 2025
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BOJ says Deputy Governor Uchida in hospital to treat leukemia
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida has been hospitalised for leukemia treatment and will work remotely for a few weeks, the central bank said on Friday.
November 14, 2025
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New York Fed's Perli encourages use of Standing Repo Facility to deal with liquidity needs
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November 12, 2025
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Bostic announces retirement amid Trump push for more influence over Fed
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic, the first Black and openly gay person to lead one of the U.S. central bank's 12 regional
November 12, 2025
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Yen stablecoin issuer predicts growing presence in Japan's bond market
Stablecoin issuers could become major buyers of Japanese government bonds in several years and influence the central bank's control over monetary policy, the head of
November 12, 2025
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Brazil's central bank shows stronger conviction in keeping rates steady
Brazil's central bank said on Tuesday that recent economic developments evolving as expected have reinforced its view that the current 15% benchmark rate is adequate to bring
November 11, 2025