Federal Reserve
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‘It’s really tariffs’: Cutting through the fog, Fed lowers rates again
The US central bank cut interest rates for the third time, but with the spectre of a new Trump-appointed chair looming, dissent among its members is intensifying.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
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- Interest rates
Federal Reserve cuts rates again but internal divide widens
The central bank reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row but signalled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump.
- Christopher Rugaber
- Opinion
- Opinion
The one credential Trump craves more than anything
The frontrunner to take over as head of the Federal Reserve has the single quality that Donald Trump is looking for above all.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Opinion
- Opinion
Donald Trump is set to explode as the Fed flies blind
The US president’s quest to take control of the US central bank is not going exactly to plan.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Opinion
- Global economy
America is heading into an irresponsible financial boom
The Federal Reserve is making moves to try and stabilise the money markets, which will have potent ramifications.
- Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
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- World markets
ASX slips as rate cut hopes fade; Wesfarmers, Coles and Lynas fall
The Australian sharemarket has finished down for the third session in a row, with retailers, tech and property stocks weighing on the bourse.
- Staff writers
- Opinion
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Direction unknown: A divided Fed is ‘driving in the fog’
Donald Trump’s tariffs and immigration policies, rising inflation and unemployment and the US government shutdown are making decision-making difficult for the US central bank.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
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- Interest rates
‘Needs to be taken off the board’: Fed cuts US interest rates but chief sends a warning
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate for a second time this year but Jerome Powell unsettled markets during his press conference.
- Christopher Rugaber
- Opinion
- Gold
Gold still glitters, even after its shock slump overnight
The precious metal had its biggest one-day fall in more than a decade, but most of the factors that drove its price to record highs are still in place.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Opinion
- Gold
Gold FOMO in full swing: Why people are lining up to buy bullion
Gold is not just hot right now – it’s smoking. But when people start lining up in streets to get their hands on it, there may be bigger problems ahead.
- Elizabeth Knight
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