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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady

The Federal Reserve maintains current interest rates as inflation concerns persist and economic growth shows signs of slowing, creating global market uncertainty.

Fed's Powell: No Rate Cuts Until Inflation Cools

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers cautious message on interest rates, emphasising need for sustained inflation control before considering cuts. Market reactions and economic outlook analysed.

Powell resists Trump pressure on interest rates

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell pushes back against Donald Trump's demands for interest rate cuts, asserting the central bank's independence amid political pressure and economic uncertainty.

Powell's hawkish comments trigger Asian market sell-off

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's firm indication that US interest rates will remain high for longer has triggered a sharp sell-off across Asian financial markets, with Tokyo's Nikkei leading the declines.

Powell Defends Fed Independence Amid Trump Pressure

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers unprecedented testimony, defending the central bank's autonomy amid mounting political pressure from the Trump White House over interest rate policy.

Powell Vows High Rates Until Inflation Cools

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signals a prolonged period of high interest rates, sending tremors through Wall Street as he demands more evidence of cooling inflation, despite a softening job market.

Powell Dashes Hopes for March Interest Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers a hawkish message, indicating that interest rate cuts are unlikely to begin in March, contrary to investor expectations. The central bank seeks more confidence that inflation is truly defeated.

Powell Warns: High Inflation to Delay Rate Cuts

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.

Labour's Powell Slams Starmer Over 'Unforced Errors'

Labour Deputy Leader Lucy Powell delivers a stark warning to Sir Keir Starmer, criticising the Prime Minister's series of 'unforced errors' and urging a major reset in political strategy ahead of the next general election.

Labour Poll: Powell Leads Phillipson in Deputy Leader Race

Exclusive polling reveals a dramatic shift in Labour's internal dynamics as Lucy Powell emerges as the favoured deputy leader candidate, overshadowing Bridget Phillipson in a potential blow to Keir Starmer's preferred team structure.

Fed Governor Stephen Miran Resigns After 18 Months

US Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has unexpectedly resigned after just 18 months, citing personal reasons. The departure fuels speculation about internal discord at the world's most powerful central bank.

Trump Vows to Fire Fed's Lisa Cook if Re-Elected

Former President Donald Trump has pledged to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook 'on Day One' of a potential second term, signalling an unprecedented assault on the US central bank's political independence and sending shockwaves through financial mark

PM's Revenge: Ministers Target Labour's Rayner & Powell

Exclusive: Senior government ministers launch coordinated attack against Labour's deputy leadership contenders Angela Rayner and Lucy Powell in retaliation for Andy Burnham's criticism, revealing deepening political tensions in Westminster.

Labour Civil War: Starmer Ally Savages Burnham

Senior Labour MP Lucy Powell launches extraordinary attack on Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, exposing deep internal rifts over party strategy and leadership loyalty.

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