2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (364+ words) Finance News Network British lenders approved the highest number of mortgages in four months during March, signalling a degree of resilience in the economy despite the onset of the Iran war. Figures released by the Bank of England show mortgage…...

6+ hour, 6+ min ago  (301+ words) Finance News Network Global financial markets navigated a week of significant central bank developments and internal divisions. The U. S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but an 8-4 voting split'the most dissents since 1992'revealed internal disagreement over an easing bias. Outgoing Chairman…...

14+ hour, 51+ min ago  (358+ words) Finance News Network A significant puzzle is emerging in global financial markets: the absence of US interest rate increases priced into futures contracts despite prevailing economic data. Core inflation in the United States, as measured by the Federal Reserve's preferred…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (315+ words) Finance News Network Today marks "Fed Day," with Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair expected to draw to a close. As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concludes, the Senate is expected to vote on Kevin Warsh's confirmation, potentially…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (256+ words) Finance News Network JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has flagged stagflation as a significant "worst-case scenario" for the global economy, despite not being overly concerned about current inflation levels. JPMorgan Chase is the world's largest bank by market capitalisation, providing…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (291+ words) Finance News Network Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's selection to potentially lead the Federal Reserve, has outlined a clear ambition to significantly reduce the central bank's extensive balance sheet. Speaking at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Warsh emphasised collaborating…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (371+ words) Finance News Network Global markets experienced a tumultuous return from the long holiday weekend, initially cheering a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Following President Donald Trump's earlier threats concerning the Strait of Hormuz, the eleventh-hour announcement…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (362+ words) Finance News Network After weeks of extreme price swings driven by US President Donald Trump's social media posts regarding the Middle East conflict, a temporary ceasefire has offered some reprieve to exhausted traders and fund managers. The president's rhetoric had…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (297+ words) Finance News Network Former International Monetary Fund chief economist Kenneth Rogoff has urged Japan to respect central bank independence, warning against unwelcome rises in bond yields. At a March 26 economic council meeting, Rogoff advised Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that an…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (377+ words) Finance News Network A prolonged conflict in the Middle East is now creating subtle strains within U. S. short-term credit markets, potentially amplifying liquidity risks. Recent weeks have seen short-term credit spreads widen, reflecting a general risk-averse environment and investor jitters as…...