US Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair: A high-risk appointment
In a different context, he would merit serious consideration – but his current alignment with Trump on interest rates raises alarm
Bessent sees one or two more Fed chair interviews this week
Trump is slated to interview the central bank governor Chris Waller on Dec 17 for the chair job
Investors must reckon with unknowns
Take the market outlooks with a pinch of salt and watch for true surprises
US Fed faces dual-mandate challenge amid a divided path forward
No clear policy prescription exists as policymakers balance sticky inflation against labour market risks
Rich world’s rate-cut momentum is fading away
Central bankers are stepping back to assess how their progress so far is impacting growth and inflation
Trump names Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett as top Fed contenders: WSJ
The US president has moved to assert control over the central bank in his second term
Fed officials split over risks to US economy going into 2026
The Fed cut its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point for a third consecutive meeting in response to rising unemployment
Silver surges, the won sinks and markets recalculate
What does the Fed’s new “neutral rate” mean for Asia? Plus, silver’s boom, Korea’s rally, and Nvidia’s China chip deal.
More dissenters could signal increased resistance to future Fed rate cuts
Investors should be positioned for the Fed to continue easing at least once more in 2026, say analysts
Short-term market rally likely after Fed rate cut, but analysts say 2026 will hinge on fundamentals
Asia markets end mixed as the STI and KLCI gain, while Hang Seng, Nikkei and Kospi retreat
