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Bernie Sanders Backs Trump's Plan for 10% Credit Card Interest Rate Cap To Save Americans Billions
Bernie Sanders hopes that Donald Trump will fulfil his promise to impose a temporary credit card interest rate cap of 10% to help Americans repay existing debt and improve personal finances.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on 'Hard Landing' and 'Stagflation' Fears as Inflation Worries US Fed
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon thinks the odds of a recession are higher than people think despite markets reaching record highs and the consensus rooting for a sustained bull run.
Stocks tread water ahead of key US inflation data
Markets are looking ahead to Wednesday's release of key consumer price data
Yellen warns of 'chaos' if US fails to raise debt ceiling
The ceiling on US public debt is legally fixed and can be raised only by passage of congressional legislation signed into law by the president.
Dollar struggles near 2-month low on weak data; focus on RBNZ
The U.S. dollar was stuck near two-month lows on Wednesday as weak economic data bolstered views that the Federal Reserve is near the end of its monetary tightening cycle.
How is the interest rate hikes impacting the market?
Since the failure of SVB, Bitcoin has been gaining market shares to the detriment of other digital assets. Jerome Powell further confirmed that "the central bank will indeed raise rates in March."
Banking rebound remains fragile as regulators review response to failures
Investor confidence in the banking sector remained fragile on Tuesday, with the European Central Bank (ECB) saying recent volatility highlighted the need for greater regulatory scrutiny.
Should the government regulate Bitcoin or does Bitcoin in fact regulate the government?
"It is hard to hold the government accountable for their mistakes. At the same time, it gives governments the excuse to continue their nefarious accounting behind the scenes."
Bank of England and Federal Reserve claim banking systems are secure
The Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve have claimed the safety and strength of banking systems ahead of key decisions on interest rates.
Uncertainty reigns as Fed considers interest rate hike
Traders and economists remain split on whether the Federal Reserve will raise its benchmark policy rate on Wednesday.
Global central banks open daily dollar taps to help banks
Top central banks, faced with the risk of a fast-moving loss of confidence in the stability of the financial system, moved on Sunday to bolster the flow of cash around the world.
As hawkish Fed pricing goes away, bullish dollar calls fade
Emergency measures by the Fed and the U.S. government on Sunday to guarantee bank deposits have failed to reassure markets after Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapsed.
Dollar slides as U.S. intervenes on SVB collapse
The U.S. dollar slid on Monday as authorities stepped in to cap the fallout from the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, with investors hoping the Federal Reserve will take a less aggressive monetary path.
SVB's demise a sign of worry, but limited contagion risk: Analysts
SVB's demise a sign of worry, but limited contagion risk: analysts
CEO of failed Silicon Valley Bank no longer a director at SF Fed
The chief executive officer of failed Silicon Valley Bank, Greg Becker, is no longer on the board of directors at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
Asia stocks rally, bonds tense for U.S. rate tests
Markets have become resigned to more rate rises from the Federal Reserve but are hoping it will stick with quarter-point moves rather than switch back to half-point hikes.
Wall St set for mixed open at the end of volatile February
The main U.S. stock indexes were on track for a mixed open on Tuesday as Treasury yields resumed their gains on bets of more interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
Dollar advances as traders consider higher-for-longer rates view
The dollar was on the front foot on Monday, hovering near a seven-week peak.
Dollar rally loses steam as traders wait on Fed, data
The dollar was parked below recent peaks on Tuesday, as a three-week rally faded and traders waited on economic data to figure on whether it's warranted to push the dollar up any further.
Dollar buoyant as robust U.S. data keep Fed hawks in control
The dollar was on the front foot on Monday, supported by a strong run of economic data out of the United States that traders bet will keep the Federal Reserve on its monetary policy tightening path for longer than initially expected.
Oil prices climb on hopes for Fed slowing interest rate hikes
Oil prices rose on Friday on optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve will ends its tightening cycle, buoying the economy and boosting fuel demand.
Fed faces 'difficult' call to avoid overdoing rates shock, Romer says
The Federal Reserve's effort to shock the economy back to lower inflation is in its early days, making it tough for the U.S. central bank to avoid overdoing it.
Banks should be more cautious on crypto contagion risks, U.S. regulators warn
The regulators said they are supervising banks that may be exposed to crypto-related risks.
Dollar eyes best year since 2015; Fed rate path, China reopening to set tone
The dollar was on track for its best performance in seven years on Friday, having been buoyed by the Federal Reserve's aggressive monetary policy tightening and concerns about the global growth outlook.
Analysis-No Santa rally for markets as central banks dampen peak rate hopes
Forget a year-end rally in financial markets. The message from major central banks is loud and clear: the battle to tame inflation is far from over.
Dollar falters as investors challenge Fed's hawkishness
The dollar was on the back foot on Thursday, even as the Federal Reserve kept to its hawkish rhetoric after raising rates by half a percentage point, as investors were doubtful over how much the central bank would commit to putting the brakes on growth to curb inflation.
Dollar firm in calm before CPI and Central Bank storm
The dollar was firm on Tuesday leading in to the release of U.S. inflation data and the final Federal Reserve meeting of the year.
Oil slips as dollar firms, but supply worries check losses
Oil futures fell early on Thursday as the dollar firmed on the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, but concerns over looming supply risks kept a floor under prices.
Dollar climbs as case for U.S. rate hikes firms
The dollar started the week firmly on Monday, with a strong U.S.
World Central Banks Caught In The Fed's Slipstream
The world's central bankers are caught up in a race to curb inflation that only the Federal Reserve can stop.