Trump’s Colombian Blunder: A Masterclass in Alienating Allies
In a move that feels more like a knee-jerk reaction than a carefully calibrated foreign policy decision, President Trump has launched tariffs and sanctions against...
Tag: US economy
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...
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...
Interest rates in US, what to expect in 2025
It wasn’t the modest quarter-point rate cut in December that sent shockwaves through the markets; the Federal Reserve’s updated projections for 2025 raised eyebrows.The Fed...
Emerging Markets at risk in 2025
Developing nations are entering 2025 with the unenviable task of juggling soaring interest payments on a staggering $29 trillion in accumulated debt, much of it...
Trump’s Second Term: A Bonfire of Sacred Cows
Donald Trump has claimed a second term in the White House, riding a wave of populist fervour and a promise to torch the sacred doctrines...