Where does the US economy stand?
US economic data is currently doing a rather impressive job of contradicting itself, sparking fierce debate over whether President Donald Trump’s delightful mix of trade...
Tag: monetary policy
The FED hold interest rates
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted last week to keep the federal funds rate steady within the range of 4.25% to 4.5%. They also...
From Growth Euphoria to Recession Fears in Record Time
Only weeks ago, market analysts debated whether the U.S. economy would accelerate under Trump’s tax-slashing, protectionist agenda. Now, suddenly, the dreaded R-word (recession, not ‘Republican...
The Dollar’s 2025 Paradox: Trump’s Inflationary Boom or a Looming Catastrophe?
If history has taught us anything, economic fundamentals eventually catch up with political bravado. As we move deeper into 2025, the U.S. dollar remains a...
The Fed’s minutes Confirm a wait-and-see strategy
According to the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on 28-29 January, policymakers agreed that provided the economy remains close to full...
A FED lost in translation
Federal Reserve Chairman took to his usual stage in Congress, once again proving that when it comes to monetary policy, ambiguity is an art form....
Trump’s Inflation Gamble: A Self-Inflicted Interest Rate Nightmare
Donald Trump’s obsession with low interest rates is well-documented. In his world, cheap borrowing is a presidential birthright—something the Federal Reserve should deliver on command....
The ECB’s Latest Experiment in Monetary Alchemy
The European Central Bank has once again cut borrowing costs—for the fifth time since June—citing stagnant economic growth and inflation inching tantalisingly close to its...
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...