Economy

Warsh Fed Nomination Heads to Senate as Powell Investigation Tests Central Bank Independence

Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell hits the Senate amid a DOJ probe of Powell, market whiplash and warnings over Fed autonomy.

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Reeves touts improving outlook, but watchdog warns UK’s fiscal cushion is thin as energy shocks hit markets

UK forecasts show slower growth and higher joblessness as the OBR warns a slim fiscal buffer could vanish if Middle East conflict keeps energy prices high.

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ECB Warns Iran Conflict Could Rekindle Inflation If Hormuz Energy Flows Are Hit

ECB chief economist Philip Lane warns a prolonged Iran war and Hormuz disruptions could spike oil and gas prices, reviving inflation and stalling euro-zone growth.

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IMF Hails U.S. Growth but Warns Deficits Put Debt on ‘Stability Risk’ Path

IMF says U.S. growth is strong and inflation easing, but warns deficits of 7%–8% of GDP could push debt to 140% by 2031.

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