The Central Bank of Russia is widely expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 16% when policymakers meet on February 13, according to a consensus forecast compiled from market economists. The outlook reflects expectations that officials will prioritize inflation control amid still-elevated price pressures. Analysts surveyed by Reuters indicated that no rate adjustment … Read more
Renewed concerns over Federal Reserve balance sheet contraction are weighing on Bitcoin, gold, and silver after Kevin Warsh, widely viewed as a leading candidate for the next Fed chair, argued that the central bank’s balance sheet is trillions of dollars too large. The comments have reinforced expectations of tighter monetary conditions, triggering a pullback in … Read more
President Donald Trump said he will announce his choice for the next Chair of the Federal Reserve tomorrow morning, accelerating expectations around a major shift in U.S. monetary leadership. The statement, made during public remarks on Wednesday, comes amid heightened market sensitivity to interest rate policy and central bank independence. The announcement will formally name … Read more
President Donald Trump confirmed at a recent Cabinet meeting that he will announce his nominee to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell next week, marking a decisive moment in U.S. monetary policy leadership. Powell, whose term as Fed Chair is set to expire in May 2026, has faced persistent public criticism from Trump over interest … Read more
President escalated his criticism of U.S. monetary policy this week, calling Federal Reserve Chair a “moron” and arguing that the United States should maintain the lowest interest rates in the world. The remarks revive a long-running dispute between the White House and the independent central bank, as Trump reiterated his belief that high borrowing costs … Read more