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“He Should Be Ashamed”: Trump’s Escalating Fed War Reaches Fever Pitch as Election Looms

President Donald Trump intensified his campaign against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, demanding immediate interest rate cuts during a fiery rally in Michigan, while accusing the central bank of “economic treason.” The extraordinary broadside marks a dangerous new phase in political pressure on the supposedly independent institution. The Context: Yields on 10-year Treasuries surged to […]

U.S. Treasury Selloff Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets – What Triggered the Rout

The U.S. Treasury market suffered its worst selloff since 2022 this week, with 10-year yields surging 38 basis points to 4.89% – the highest level since November 2024. The dramatic move was driven by: • Hotter-than-expected inflation: March CPI rose 3.7% YoY vs 3.4% forecast • Fed policy recalibration: Markets now price just one 2025 rate cut […]

Stock Markets Rally as Fed Signals Potential Rate Cuts; Tech Stocks Lead Gains

Investors breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday as major U.S. stock indices surged following remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinting at possible interest rate cuts later this year. The S&P 500 climbed 1.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.4%, led by strong performances from tech giants like Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), and Microsoft (MSFT). Powell, speaking at an economic forum, acknowledged […]

Asian Markets Tumble as Fed Rate Fears Spark Regional Selloff

Asian markets opened sharply lower Thursday morning following Wall Street’s tech-led retreat, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 plunging 2.3% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropping 1.8% in early trading. The selloff comes after Federal Reserve officials signaled potential rate hikes extending into 2026, crushing hopes for near-term monetary easing. Key Developments: Tech giants including TSMC and […]

US Dollar Strengthens as Fed Signals No Immediate Rate Cuts

The US dollar surged on Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated it would not rush to cut interest rates, despite slowing economic growth and persistent inflation. The Fed’s decision to hold rates steady at 4.25% to 4.5% has bolstered confidence in the greenback, making it a preferred choice for investors seeking stability. Fed Chair Jerome […]

Asia-Pacific Markets React to Stable Interest Rates in China and the US

Asia-Pacific markets experienced mixed trading on Thursday after both the U.S. Federal Reserve and China’s central bank decided to maintain their benchmark interest rates. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose by 1.02%, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.28%, and the small-cap Kosdaq increased by 0.55%. However, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 1.36%, and mainland China’s CSI […]