The Fed’s Masterclass in Mixed Signals: No Rush, No Clarity, No Problem?
In yet another dazzling display of monetary ambiguity, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has assured the world that the central bank is in no hurry...
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Central Banks A drift in Uncharted Waters
The decades preceding the pandemic may have had their rocky moments, but they now enjoy a retrospective glow of tranquillity. That era, marked by subdued...
Betting Against the Tide: Fed’s Next Move Could Be a Hike
It’s a bold, reckless wager, but a faction of bond market traders seems to believe that the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision might defy the...
Inflation Softens, But the Fed Isn’t Ready to Cheer Just Yet
In a rare moment of moderation, US consumer prices rose less than expected in December, providing much-needed relief after months of stubborn inflation. This development...
FED minutes: Inflation’s Grip and Trump’s Shadow
In a display of cautious deliberation—or perhaps just elegant procrastination—Federal Reserve officials decided in December to ease up on the throttle of rate cuts, citing...
Trump’s Fed Takeover: A Recipe for Chaos
President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers are busy scheming how to reshape the Federal Reserve’s leadership, reportedly eyeing Fed Governor Michelle Bowman for the vice-chair role overseeing...
Stock Market Euphoria: A Reckless Gamble on the Edge of Collapse
Equity investors are hurtling toward a dangerous precipice, ignoring glaring warning signs as stocks hover at their most overvalued levels compared to corporate and Treasury...
Is the FED lost the compass?
In the intricate ballet of central bank policy, clarity in communication is paramount. The better the Federal Reserve’s messaging, the more accurately market participants can...
The Treasury Market’s Ticking Time Bomb: a Systematic Risk in 2025
As US debt balloons to unprecedented levels, the allure of being a Treasury market gatekeeper is rapidly fading, leaving some wondering whether the pipes can...