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US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him
The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Powell says he won't resign for Trump, can't be fired
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had a clear, direct response when asked during a press conference Thursday if he would step down if asked to do so by President-elect Trump. “No,” said Powell, ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
US central bank lowers interest rates by quarter point as new Trump term looms
Rates are now at 4.5% to 4.75%, after two reductions by the Federal Reserve starting in September. The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, knocking them ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Fed chair says Trump can't remove him. Could Trump still influence interest rates?
The standoff carries high stakes for the U.S. economy, experts said.Top stories - ABC News - November 8 -
Trump’s victory sets up traps for central banks
The incoming president is likely to attack the Fed if it seeks to counteract his policies or if inflation takes off againWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Climate breakdown will hit global growth by a third, say central banks
New modelling finds risk to global economies much worse than previously thought, but group of central banks says even this may be an underestimate. The physical shocks caused by climate breakdown ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Bangladesh tycoon says Singapore citizenship is a shield against central bank ‘intimidation’
Mohammed Saiful Alam considers international arbitration over accusations he siphoned money out of banking sectorWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
UK must rebuild post-Brexit relations with EU, says Bank of England boss
Governor Andrew Bailey delivers his strongest comments yet on the UK's departure from the EU.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Jerome Powell Dismisses Idea of Trump Firing Him
Jerome H. Powell, the chairman of the central bank, has been a frequent target of the president-elect, who appointed him in 2018.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Japan's central bank to remain undeterred on rate hikes despite LDP's electoral shock, analysts say
Roughly 86% of economists polled by Reuters expect the central bank to leave its rates unchanged when it announces its decision Thursday.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
Trump plan to 'end all taxes' on overtime pay would benefit millions of Americans, but it's going to be uphill battle
President-elect Trump has many tax cut plans and a promise to 'end all taxes on overtime', but in Congress, it's likely something has to give, and someone lose.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
Oil boss Chris Wright named as Donald Trump’s energy secretary
Liberty Energy CEO set to lead administration’s drive to loosen restrictions on the fossil fuel industryWorld - Financial Times - November 17 -
US agency says Tesla's public statements imply that its vehicles can drive themselves. They can't
The U.S. government’s highway safety agency says Tesla is telling drivers in public statements that its vehicles can drive themselvesTech - ABC News - November 8 -
What Trump’s former allies say about their old boss
Many of the ‘best and most serious’ people in the Republican candidate’s administration are now his strongest criticsBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
The Trump effect is 30% priced in, says Deutsche Bank analyst — here’s why
One of the big questions confronting markets is just how much of the impact of a Donald Trump presidency has been priced even before it starts.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Americans in Puerto Rico can't vote for US president. Their anger at Trump is shaping the race
Residents say a speaker calling Puerto Rico garbage before a packed Donald Trump rally in New York was the latest humiliation for an island territory that has long suffered from mistreatmentWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Binance boss hails crypto ‘golden age’ as Trump win fires up industry
Executives expects radical shift in regulatory approach in Washington after Democrat defeatWorld - Financial Times - November 9 -
The reality of Europe’s fears about Trump depends more on us than him
If European leaders live up to their part of the Nato bargain, the US administration will tooBusiness - Financial Times - November 9 -
Napoli boss Antonio Conte upset with VAR in draw vs. Inter, says it only works if used in 'honest fashion'
Inter drew 1-1 against Napoli and failed to overtake the Azzurri at the top of the tableSports - CBS Sports - November 10 -
Banks’ use of AI could be included in stress tests, says BoE deputy governor
Sarah Breeden says technology’s ‘power and use . . . is growing fast’Business - Financial Times - October 31 -
EastEnders star says she had to use food bank after leaving show
Cheryl Fergison says she felt ashamed when she "didn’t have any money to do a weekly shop".Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Switzerland is now flirting with deflation, causing a dilemma for its central bank
Switzerland could be at risk of slipping into deflationary territory next year as a stronger Swiss franc dogs policymakers' efforts to get a handle on prices.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Lebanon's detained former central bank governor faces new corruption charge
A Lebanese judge has charged the country’s detained former central bank governor with illicit enrichment and issued an arrest warrantWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Central banks need escape route from cycle of boom and bust
We should debate excessive policy easing and the neglect of credit and debt developmentsWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Ukraine fires US-supplied longer-range missiles into Russia, Moscow says
Missiles targeted an ammunitions depot in Bryansk region, Moscow says, with Foreign Minister Lavrov saying the US wanted to escalate the conflict.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
2024 election updates: Obama criticizes comic's Puerto Rico remarks at Trump's rally
Trump criticizes the former first lady, said she made a 'big mistake' with her comments on the campaign trail.Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
RFK Jr. says Trump promised him 'control' of public health agencies
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday that former President Trump has promised him “control” of public health agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Trump: Advisers told him not to say he would be ‘protector’ of women
Former President Trump said Wednesday that his advisers had counseled him against describing himself as a "protector" for women, a phrase he used in late September as he sought to make up ground ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Trump says "shame on you" to people who voted against him
Former President Donald Trump said "if you voted against me shame on you" at a New Mexico rally on Thursday after criticizing President Biden's "garbage" comment. CBS News political reporter Zak ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
RFK Jr. says Trump 'assured' him of role in White House
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Sunday former President Trump assured him that he would get a role in the White House if the GOP ticket wins Tuesday. In an interview on Fox News with Martha MacCallum, ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Harris calls Trump to congratulate him on 2024 election win, aide says
Vice President Kamala Harris has called Former President Donald Trump to congratulate him on winning the 2024 presidential election, a senior Harris aide tells CBS News. CBS News campaign reporter ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Fed Chair says he won't resign if Trump asks him to
Fed Chair Jay Powell said Thursday that he would not resign if president-elect Donald Trump asked him to.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
London mayor says Trump's attacks on him are due to his ethnicity and religion
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has accused Donald Trump of repeatedly criticizing him because of his "ethnicity" and Muslim faith, comments likely to renew his long-running feud with Trump.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Rogan says hippies, artists, musicians thanking him for Trump endorsement
Podcaster Joe Rogan said hippies, artists, musicians and comedians reached out to him, thanking him for his endorsement of President-elect Trump right before Election Day. During an episode of his ...Politics - The Hill - November 14