What is clear is that the current 4.33% median Fed funds target rate remains well above the inflation trend. Even after the ...

We trust experts over politicians in many areas — elections, planning, monetary policy. But is that really democratic? And is it even working?

U.S. equity markets swung sharply through the first half of 2025, driven in part by swiftly changing administrative policy.

“The bell tolls for you. In fact, the financial hardship of those who rely on income from fixed deposits affects all, and ...

They were in no doubt they were the right people to deliver monetary messages to the public. I am not suggesting any arrogance. Andrew Bailey, Bank of England governor, urged humility, because, he ...

The Bank of England can still cut rates at its August meeting, reassures James Moore. So, this blip may prove temporary ...

Investors need to avoid doubling up on the same risks The premise of equity/bond diversification is straightforward: ...

Monetarists have long believed that the Fed should pursue policies of low inflation in order to counter the effects of lower ...

The Supreme Court recently observed that rehabilitation of landowners, beyond monetary compensation for government-acquired land, is not mandatory, though the government may offer ...

Inflation has unexpectedly jumped to 3.6%. But what is it, how is it calculated and what does it mean for wages and mortgages?

Fed officials are increasingly split on rate cuts, though UBS's Paul Donovan says their indecision currently amounts to ...