Finance

Markets, economy, and industry.

    1. Economy

      Fed minutes reveal sharp split over signaling near-term rate cuts

      April Fed minutes show an 8-4 vote to hold rates and a sharp split over whether to signal openness to future cuts as inflation and energy risks persist.

      · #fed #interestrates #inflation #monetarypolicy

    2. Economy

      Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair; Treasury Yields Jump

      Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Fed chair 54-45, sending Treasury yields higher and cutting odds of a June rate cut amid hotter inflation data.

      · #federalreserve #interest_rates #kevin_warsh #treasury_yields

    3. Economy

      Court Rules Trump’s 10% Tariff Exceeded Statutory Authority, Limits Relief to Plaintiffs

      May 7 court ruling finds President Trump exceeded Section 122 authority for a 10% tariff, but injunction and refunds apply only to the plaintiffs who sued.

      · #trade #tariffs #judiciary #tradepolicy

    4. Economy

      U.S. Inflation Eases Monthly but Annual Rate Rises to 3.8% as Shelter and Gasoline Push Prices Up

      Consumer prices rose 0.6% in April; annual inflation accelerated to 3.8% as gasoline and shelter drove gains, while core CPI rose 2.8%.

      · #inflation #cpi #consumerprices

    5. Economy

      Macklem says Bank of Canada could raise or cut rates if U.S. trade curbs or oil-driven inflation shift outlook

      Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem warned rates could rise or fall: cuts if U.S. trade curbs dent growth, hikes if sustained oil-driven inflation spreads. Rate held at 2.25%.

      · #canada #bankofcanada #inflation #interestrates

    6. Economy

      U.S. Economy Expands 2.0% in Q1 2026 as Inflation Remains Elevated

      Advance BEA estimate: U.S. GDP rose 2.0% annualized in Q1 2026, with core PCE at 4.3% — keeping inflation and Fed policy center stage.

      · #economy #gdp #inflation #federalreserve

    7. Economy

      ECB Holds Rates Steady but Warns Energy Shock Has Raised Inflation Risks

      ECB keeps key rates unchanged and flags heightened upside inflation and downside growth risks after Middle East-driven energy price spike.

      · #ecb #interest-rates #inflation #eurozone

    8. Economy

      Cross-border Bank Credit Surges 11% in 2025, Fastest Annual Growth Since 2008, BIS Says

      BIS data show cross-border bank credit rose 11% in 2025 to $38.1tn — the fastest annual gain since Q1 2008 — led by dollar and euro lending.

      · #economy #bis #crossbordercredit #emergingmarkets

    9. Economy

      Bank of Japan Holds Rate at 0.75% as Vote Reveals Sharper Split on Further Tightening

      The BOJ kept its policy rate at 0.75% on April 28, but a 6-3 vote exposed growing support among board members for higher rates.

      · #japan #bankofjapan #monetarypolicy #inflation

    10. Economy

      Canada Announces C$25 Billion "Canada Strong Fund" as First Federal Sovereign Wealth Vehicle

      Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils the Canada Strong Fund, a C$25 billion federal investment vehicle to back energy, minerals, agriculture and infrastructure.

      · #canada #sovereignwealth #investment

    11. Economy

      Bank of Korea Governor Hyun Song Shin Outlines Four‑Point Agenda Emphasizing Prudence, Stability and CBDC Expansion

      In his inaugural address, Bank of Korea Governor Hyun Song Shin set a four‑part agenda: prudent, flexible policy; stronger financial‑stability monitoring; boosting the won in digital payments; and deeper research on Korea’s structural challenges.

      · #bankofkorea #monetarypolicy #cbdc #won

    12. Economy

      Hyun Song Shin Confirmed as Bank of Korea Governor After Parliamentary Approval

      The BIS congratulated Hyun Song Shin after South Korea’s National Assembly committee adopted his confirmation, marking his return from the BIS to lead the Bank of Korea.

      · #bankofkorea #centralbank #hyunsongshin #monetarypolicy

    13. Economy

      Canada inflation accelerates to 2.4% in March as gasoline surge lifts headline rate

      Canada’s annual inflation rose to 2.4% in March as a record monthly gasoline price jump pushed up energy costs, while core measures stayed near 2%.

      · #canada #inflation #bankofcanada #gasoline

    14. Economy

      Labor Department Proposes Safe Harbor to Let 401(k)s Include Private Assets

      Labor Dept. proposes a safe harbor allowing 401(k)s to include private assets — from private equity to crypto — if fiduciaries follow specified vetting processes.

      · #retirement #401k #labor #privateequity #regulation

    15. Economy

      White House Analysis: Ban on Stablecoin Yields Would Add Only Modest Bank Lending

      CEA research finds a federal ban on stablecoin yields would raise U.S. bank lending by about $2.1 billion under current conditions; worst‑case $531B.

      · #stablecoin #banks #regulation #fintech

    16. Economy

      OPEC+ Inches Up Oil Production Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis

      OPEC and allies raise oil production quotas slightly, but war and shipping disruptions limit impact on soaring prices.

      · #opec #oilprices #stratiofhormuz #energycrisis #oilproduction

    17. Economy

      U.S. Job Growth Surpasses Expectations Amid Economic Uncertainties in March 2026

      The U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, beating forecasts, but slower labor force growth and geopolitical risks temper optimism.

      · #jobgrowth #labor #economy #unemployment #inflation

    18. Economy

      Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns and Middle East Uncertainty

      The Fed keeps interest rates steady as inflation and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East create economic uncertainty and fuel price pressures.

      · #federalreserve #interestrates #inflation #oilprices #economy

    19. Economy

      Bank of England Holds Rates as Middle East War Drives Oil Above $100

      BoE keeps Bank Rate at 3.75% after conflict involving Iran disrupts Hormuz shipping, lifting energy prices and reviving UK inflation risks.

      · #bankofengland #interestrates #inflation #oilprices #middleeast