Inflation
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari has recently concluded a series of engagements, including a pivotal town hall in Rapid City on October 16-17, 2025, where he directly heard from South Dakotans grappling with persistent inflation. This ground-level economic feedback, characterized by widespread "sticker shock" at the grocery
Gold Prices
Gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels, with spot gold surpassing $4,300 per ounce and reaching peaks as high as $4,379.44 as of mid-October 2025. This remarkable rally, representing a 60-65% increase since the beginning of the year, is a clear indicator of profound uncertainty gripping global
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with mounting pressure for more aggressive interest rate cuts even as influential economists like Lawrence Summers caution that current monetary policy may not be restrictive enough. As of October 20, 2025, a significant divergence of opinion within the central bank
Federal Reserve
As of October 2025, the Federal Reserve's balance sheet drawdown, a process known as quantitative tightening (QT), has been a cornerstone of its post-pandemic inflation-fighting strategy. However, a significant policy pivot is now on the horizon. Amidst growing concerns over "rate turbulence" and tightening liquidity in
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is poised to implement further interest rate cuts in late October 2025, a move largely anticipated by financial markets despite a significant and concerning "data blackout." An ongoing federal government shutdown has severely hampered the central bank's access to crucial economic statistics, forcing
Federal Reserve
As of October 20, 2025, market participants are keenly focused on the US Federal Reserve's anticipated monetary policy decisions, which are widely expected to include further interest rate cuts. This dovish pivot by the central bank is sending ripples through the financial markets, with gold and silver prices
Gold
Gold and silver prices have staged a remarkable comeback, demonstrating robust gains on Monday, October 20, 2025, effectively reversing the sharp losses experienced during "Friday's rout" on October 17. This resurgence highlights the persistent role of precious metals as safe havens amidst escalating global uncertainties and
Interest Rates
As of late 2025, the global financial markets are keenly observing a pivotal shift in monetary policy, with major central banks initiating a gradual easing cycle. This strategic pivot, primarily driven by concerns over a weakening labor market and a desire to achieve a neutral policy stance, is fundamentally altering
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has recently provided clear signals regarding the central bank's preferred strategy for adjusting interest rates, advocating for continued quarter-percentage-point decrements. His comments, delivered just days before a pivotal Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, underscore a deliberate and cautious approach to monetary policy
Federal Reserve
The financial markets are currently experiencing a significant shift as the Federal Reserve pivots from an aggressive monetary tightening stance to a more adaptive, easing cycle. This pivotal change, initiated with interest rate cuts in September 2025 and anticipated to continue, is reshaping the landscape for commodity futures and demanding
Federal Reserve
Washington D.C. – October 17, 2025 – The U.S. Federal Reserve stands at a pivotal juncture, with strong market expectations pointing towards another interest rate cut at its upcoming October 28-29 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. This anticipated move, largely signaled by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, underscores the
Federal Reserve
Washington D.C. – The Federal Reserve's arduous battle against inflation is facing an unexpected and persistent challenger: tariffs. Recent comments from a chorus of Fed officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, reveal growing concern that the gradual, yet undeniable, pass-through of tariff costs into consumer prices is significantly complicating