The Reserve Bank of Australia appears poised to pause interest rate cuts, signalling confidence in the economy despite contradictory data. Analysis suggests the RBA believes current conditions are stronger than indicators show.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has maintained its current interest rate stance, opting for caution amid economic uncertainty despite political tensions. Analysis reveals the central bank's delicate balancing act between inflation concerns and economic grow
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The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains cash rate at 4.35% for seventh consecutive meeting, dealing another blow to struggling mortgage holders despite easing inflation pressures.
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A man in his 70s has been found dead in a nature reserve that famously inspired CS Lewis's magical world of Narnia. Police are investigating the unexplained death in Oxford's CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
Former President Trump initiates a Supreme Court battle to block the renomination of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting up a major constitutional confrontation over presidential powers and central bank independence.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers sobering testimony, indicating prolonged high interest rates as inflation proves more persistent than anticipated, sending ripples through global markets.
A US appeals court has dismissed Lisa Cook's lawsuit against Donald Trump, ruling the former president had absolute immunity when he fired her from the Federal Reserve Board in 2025. The landmark decision raises serious questions about presidential power
Fresh US Census data reveals a concerning economic trend: while median household income has dipped, inflation continues to erode purchasing power, creating a financial strain for American families.
US labour market shows signs of cooling as latest figures reveal job creation fell significantly below expectations in March 2025, with unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%.
Major Asian stock markets, including Tokyo's Nikkei and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, plunged sharply after US Federal Reserve signals dashed hopes for imminent interest rate cuts, mirroring a significant sell-off on Wall Street.
The latest US jobs report for August 2025 reveals a significant slowdown in hiring and a rise in unemployment, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.
The Trump administration has moved to sever federal funding to Harvard University, citing concerns over free speech, foreign influence, and institutional bias. This decision sends shockwaves through the academic world and raises questions about the politi
Exclusive analysis of National Records of Scotland data reveals a deepening demographic crisis, with deaths exceeding births and significant population decline in key council areas like Glasgow City.
Exclusive analysis reveals South Korea's radical demographic shift, with single-person homes now dominating as the national population declines for a fourth consecutive year amid a severe fertility crisis.
Former President Donald Trump is being sued by Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who alleges a campaign of racial and gender-based discrimination derailed her initial confirmation. The landmark case exposes deep tensions within the US financial oversigh
US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook launches landmark lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, alleging unlawful termination and constitutional violations in a dramatic political clash.
New figures from the Office for National Statistics show the fertility rate in England and Wales has hit its lowest level in nearly a century, with significant implications for future population trends and public policy.
Exclusive analysis of ONS figures reveals a deepening demographic crisis as the fertility rate in England and Wales hits a record low. Discover the economic pressures, shifting societal norms, and government policies behind the decline.
An in-depth look at the life and career of Dr Lisa Cook, the pioneering economist making history at the Federal Reserve. Discover her journey from academic excellence to shaping global economic policy.
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman initiates landmark legal action against the Trump administration, challenging the President's authority to demote her in a dramatic escalation of tensions between US financial regulators and the White House.
MSNBC parts ways with legal analyst Norm Eisen following a severe backlash over his crude on-air comments comparing Donald Trump's rhetoric to 'defecation' on US institutions. The move highlights the network's stance on inflammatory language.
Former President Donald Trump escalates his attack on Federal Reserve autonomy, announcing the dismissal of Governor Lisa Cook and signalling a radical shift in US economic policy should he win the November election.
In a bold intervention, former President Donald Trump has pledged to prevent the reappointment of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook if he wins the November election, signalling a potential shake-up for US economic policy.
President Trump's shock dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook triggers global market selloff, dollar collapse, and fears of constitutional crisis. Live updates on economic fallout.
In a move that sent shockwaves through global markets, former President Donald Trump has claimed he fired Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The explosive allegation, made on his Truth Social platform, threatens to upend the sacred independence of the w
In a dramatic escalation of his battle with the US central bank, President Trump has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The shocking move, citing a 'failure to align with national economic interests,' sends the strongest signal yet of Trump's inten
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tempers 2024 rate cut expectations, triggering a Wall Street sell-off. The tech-heavy Nasdaq plummets, led by a sharp decline in AI giant Nvidia, while the political sphere reacts to Donald Trump's primary victories.
Former President Donald Trump has issued a thinly-veiled threat to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, suggesting he would not be reappointed if Trump wins the 2024 election, citing his own expertise in selecting 'good chairmen'.