Federal Reserve
Washington D.C. – The Federal Reserve has sent clear signals of a continued dovish pivot, with Chair Jerome Powell indicating the likelihood of two additional quarter-point interest rate cuts before the close of 2025. This aggressive stance comes on the heels of a September rate reduction and is primarily driven
Gold
Gold prices have surged to unprecedented record highs, with the precious metal touching an all-time peak of $4,179.48 per ounce on October 14, 2025. This historic rally, which has seen gold gain a remarkable 57% year-to-date, underscores a profound shift in global investor sentiment, signaling a robust "
Federal Reserve
In a pivotal declaration that reverberated across financial markets, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has definitively ruled out direct intervention in the secondary mortgage market to reduce interest rates or bolster housing affordability. This unwavering stance, articulated amidst ongoing debates about the central bank's role in the housing
Federal Reserve
Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins has emerged as a prominent voice within the central bank, recently advocating for additional interest rate cuts in 2025. Her statements, made on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, during engagements in Boston, signal a potential shift in the Fed's monetary policy trajectory, emphasizing
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has recently solidified expectations for further interest rate cuts, signaling a significant pivot in the central bank's monetary policy. This shift comes in response to a discernible slowdown in U.S. hiring and the increasing "tension" between the Fed's
Gold Prices
October 14, 2025, marked a significant turn in the global commodities market as gold prices experienced a historic decline, with reports indicating a drop to levels not witnessed in 80 years for both 22 and 24 carat rates. This sharp reversal comes amidst a backdrop of a strengthening U.S.
Jerome Powell
Philadelphia, PA – October 14, 2025 – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a highly anticipated speech today at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) conference, signaling that the central bank's program of quantitative tightening (QT) may be "coming into view" for its conclusion. These remarks, interpreted
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a highly anticipated keynote speech today, October 14, 2025, on "Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy" at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. This address, his first major public appearance since the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)
Global Trade
A fresh wave of global trade protectionism and escalating currency volatility is sweeping across financial markets, with the New Zealand dollar (NZD) bearing the brunt of the storm. The NZD/USD pair has experienced a significant bearish slump, driven by a confluence of renewed US-China trade tensions, a dovish stance
Fed Chair Powell
Global financial markets are on high alert this week as a confluence of critical economic indicators from the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom are set to provide fresh insights into the trajectory of monetary policy and economic health. Investors are meticulously scrutinizing upcoming statements from Federal Reserve Chair
Federal Reserve
As October 2025 unfolds, financial markets worldwide are keenly focused on the U.S. Federal Reserve, which is widely anticipated to continue its easing cycle with another rate cut. Following a 25-basis-point reduction in September, market indicators, such as the CME Group's FedWatch tool, assign a near-certain probability
Federal Reserve
As the financial markets navigate a complex landscape of persistent economic indicators and evolving global dynamics, the assertion from Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anna Paulson that the Federal Reserve would "react to a burst of inflation" serves as a potent reminder of the central bank's unwavering