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Fed’s preferred inflation metric rose to 2.7% in March
Figures come day after US first-quarter growth data prompt investors to push back interest rate cut expectationsFinancial Times - Business -
Trump Allies' Plan Would Weaken Fed's Independence
Under the proposal, Fed Chair Jerome Powell could be removed before his term ends in 2026 and the central bank would have to consult Trump on interest rate moves.Inc. - Business - Donald Trump -
A Brief History of Fed's Uneasy Peace With the White House
Central bankers are haunted by the danger of political meddling in inflation-control policies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump's potential plan for Fed raises alarms
Former President Trump's potential plan to exert more influence over the Federal Reserve is alarming experts and investors. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that a group of Trump allies is crafting ways to chip away at the independence of ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Fed’s preferred inflation metric rose to 2.7% in March
Figures come day after US first-quarter growth data prompt investors to push back interest rate cut expectationsFinancial Times - World -
UK holds local elections and Fed sets rates
Polls in England and Wales, a US interest rate decision and a dip in market activity for May Day celebrationsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Metal Prices Are Mixed as Gold Slips on Easing Tensions
Gold futures slipped on easing safe-haven demand as geopolitical tensions eased and investors focus was on U.S. inflation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Euro Bank Credit Spreads Seen Tightening on Monday, Driven By Positive Earnings
Eurozone bank bonds are expected to perform well on Monday, with credit spreads seen tightening, supported by solid earnings and positive news on France’s credit rating, UniCredit Research said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Republic First Bank closes, first FDIC-insured bank to fail in 2024
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.CBS News - Top stories -
Republic First Bank closes, first FDIC-insured bank to fail in 2024
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.CBS News - Politics -
Why the Fed keeping rates higher for longer may not be such a bad thing
With the economy humming along and the stock market, despite some recent twists and turns, hanging in there pretty well, it’s a tough case to sell that higher interest rates are having a substantially negative impact on the economy.NBC News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Europe’s Policymakers Get Ready to Lower Rates, Regardless of the Fed
European Central Bank governors are highlighting cooler inflation as a sign the bank could cut interest rates before the Federal Reserve.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Japan feels inflation heat from Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ shift
Yen’s 34-year low against dollar complicates task for BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda a month after ending negative rates eraFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
Japan feels inflation heat from Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ shift
Yen’s 34-year low against dollar complicates task for BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda a month after ending negative rates eraFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Europe’s Policymakers Get Ready to Lower Rates, Regardless of the Fed
European Central Bank governors are highlighting cooler inflation as a sign the bank could cut interest rates before the Federal Reserve.The New York Times - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
ECB will need more rate cuts if Fed holds back, says policymaker
Head of Italy’s central bank highlights risk of US stance pushing up global borrowing costsFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Confounding U.S. Economic, Inflation Data Muddy Fed's Rate Path
Inflation isn't dropping, productivity is high and unemployment is low, making a rate cut less likely in the near term.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed's Independence
Some Trump advisers argue that the president should be consulted on interest-rate decisions and have the authority to oust the Fed chair.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
ECB will need more rate cuts if Fed holds back, says policymaker
Head of Italy’s central bank highlights risk of US stance pushing up global borrowing costsFinancial Times - World - Federal Reserve -
Trump advisors are considering plans to dramatically revamp the Fed, WSJ report says
Trump's political operatives are putting together a plan that would give him unprecedented influence over the Fed, the report states.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
How High Wall Street Thinks the Fed Will Keep Interest Rates
Stubborn inflation has led traders to forecast far fewer rate cuts by the Federal Reserve than just a few months ago.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
How High Wall Street Thinks the Fed Will Keep Interest Rates
Stubborn inflation has led traders to forecast far fewer rate cuts by the Federal Reserve than just a few months ago.The New York Times - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed's Independence
Some Trump advisers argue that the president should be consulted on interest-rate decisions and have the authority to oust the Fed chair.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed's Independence
Some Trump advisers argue that the president should be consulted on interest-rate decisions and have the authority to oust the Fed chair.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Stubborn Inflation Could Prod Fed to Keep Rates High for Longer
Hopes for substantial cuts in interest rates are fading as inflation shows more staying power than expected.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Why the Fed looks likely to scramble back to a hawkish stance
Here are some of the biggest questions facing Fed officials going into this week’s meeting.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Stocks risk a wild week with Big Tech earnings, Fed’s faceoff with inflation
“Magnificent Seven” stocks are driving market volatility. It isn’t the only worry.MarketWatch - Business -
Euro, Sterling Perform Well Against Dollar as Rate Divergence Is Now Priced in
In contrast to the recent weak performance of the Japanese yen, the euro and sterling have been rising against the dollar, with the expectation that the U.S. will cut interest rates later than the eurozone and U.K. now priced in to markets, MUFG ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Naming and shaming banks is a regulatory insight too far
The Financial Conduct Authority already has deterrence tools at its disposalFinancial Times - Business -
European commercial real estate deal making slumps to 13-year low
Seventh successive quarter of declining volumes dashes hopes for revival as high interest rates continue to biteFinancial Times - Business - Europe -
Is Britain suffering from a ‘sick note culture’?
Rishi Sunak has vowed to get people back to work but data indicates problems with the diagnosis — and proposed solutionFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Sequoia commits to backing Musk’s xAI start-up
Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivalsFinancial Times - Business -
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction in New York overturned on appeal
State appeals court found mistakes in prosecution of former film mogul that gave momentum to #MeToo movementFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Nomura profits soar as Japan’s stock market breaks bubble-era record
Investment bank and brokerage boosted by surging stock and fixed-income tradingFinancial Times - Business -
Thoma Bravo to buy UK-listed Darktrace for £4.3bn
Offer comes less than two years after private equity group held talks about buying cyber security companyFinancial Times - Business -
Thoma Bravo to buy UK-listed Darktrace for £4.3bn
Offer comes less than two years after private equity group held talks about buying cyber security companyFinancial Times - Business -
Regulators Seize Troubled Philadelphia Bank, Republic First
The bank had some of the same problems as the ones that failed in 2023.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Regulators Seize Republic First, a Troubled Philadelphia Bank
The relatively small bank, the first to fail this year, will have its deposits assumed by another Pennsylvania lender, Fulton Bank.The New York Times - Business -
Deutsche Bank shares up 8% after first-quarter profit beat, investment banking recovery
Deutsche Bank reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday.CNBC - Business -
BNP Paribas bets on investment bank for growth despite bond trading blip
Eurozone’s largest bank forecasts rise in full-year profits and revenues even as interest rates are expected to fallFinancial Times - Business