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As Kevin Warsh takes over as chair of the Federal Reserve, investors and financial media outlets are looking closely for any hints at how his appointment will impact monetary policy. One series of comments Warsh made while testifying to Congress back in April as a nominee has been getting more attention in recent weeks, following some high inflation ...

Key statistics: The Australian economy rose 0.3% in seasonally adjusted chain volume measures. • In nominal terms, GDP rose 0.6%. • The terms of trade rose 1.1%. • Household saving to income ratio fell to 6.2% from 7.0%. Unless otherwise stated all figures are in seasonally adjusted, chain volume measures. The reference year for chain volume measures is ...

Fed's Chair Warsh names two conservative policy veterans as interim advisers, Paul Winfree and Daniel Heil, who are to work as temporary contractors to support policy analysis and planning - WSJ citing Source. New: Kevin Warsh has tapped two outside associates as advisers—in as temporary contractors for now. Both are budget policy specialists, and one wrote the Fed chapter of Project 2025, which endorsed a radical restructuring of the central bank.

RBA board member Ian Harper: Persistent inflation is a genuine concern. Rising market measures of inflation expectations are concerning, according to RBA board member Ian Harper.

Former US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has warned against the politicisation of monetary policy amid President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on the independence of the central bank. In a speech at an awards ceremony in Boston on Sunday, Powell said that the Fed had been undergoing a “stress test” like many other institutions in the Trump era. ...

Thank you, Jack, for that kind introduction. It is a great privilege to be here tonight with you, Ambassador Kennedy, and your family. And thank you to the JFK Library Foundation and the committee members for this honor. President Kennedy was an inspiring public servant who demonstrated compassion, grace, ingenuity, and courage during trying times. He was also a towering figure in my early life. In November 1963, I was a fifth grader at Blessed Sacrament School in Washington, D.C. That terrible afternoon, our teachers were suddenly called to the principal's office, only to return in tears. I remember that moment very clearly, and the dark days that followed. They made an indelible impression on me. I am one of the many whom President Kennedy inspired to serve the public. Sixty-two years on, it is worth remembering how fortunate we are to be Americans today, and to enjoy the fruits of 250 years of progress toward the Founders' timeless ideal that all of us are created equal. We inherit and hold in trust a nation built on the promise of freedom. We are blessed by the courage of previous generations who worked, sacrificed, and dreamed so that we could live in the strongest, most prosperous nation in the world. The United States has long been the leader of the world's freedom-seeking people—the indispensable nation. Other countries know us as a nation built on integrity, and that integrity must be maintained. President Kennedy upheld that tradition and resiste FORMER FED CHAIR JEROME POWELL WARNED THAT ALLOWING A PRESIDENT TO REMOVE FEDERAL RESERVE OFFICIALS OVER POLICY DISAGREEMENTS WOULD UNDERMINE THE FED’S INDEPENDENCE AND DESTROY ITS CREDIBILITY WITH THE PUBLIC.

Kevin Warsh chairs his first Fed meeting in June, but Jerome Powell may still make his presence felt. His board seat runs to early 2028, making him a potential swing vote. Meanwhile, questions are growing over whether Warsh will move to scrap the dot plot and reduce the Fed's balance sheet. A move analysts warn could add volatility and a risk premium at a ...

The lunchtime event was hosted by Grasshoppers Hawke’s Bay, an organisation representing a diverse network of farmers, growers, processors, and rural professionals across the region. Speaking to key themes from the May 2026 Monetary Policy Statement, Dr Breman discussed the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to hold the OCR at 2.25 percent in the May 2026 MPS. “The global economic backdrop remains uncertain, with supply chain disruptions and higher input costs weighing on the outlook,” Dr Breman said. “Overall, New Zealand and our trading partners are likely to see weaker growth alongside higher near-term inflation in response to the Middle East conflict.” She said domestic conditions reflect subdued confidence and uneven performance across sectors with some business, such as those within the primary sector, still performing well while other sectors are struggling. RBNZ Gov Breman sees ongoing uncertainty around inflation. RBNZ Governor Breman says uncertainty in the global economy persists due to supply chain pressures and elevated input costs NZ Governor Breman: Middle East conflict is expected to weigh on growth while lifting near-term inflation in New Zealand and partner economies NZ GOVERNOR BREMAN SAYS INTEREST RATE HIKES MAY COME SOONER AND BE BIGGER THAN EARLIER GUIDANCE SUGGESTED ...

Australia’s corporate regulator is sounding the alarm about a new wave of crypto investment scams targeting retail investors via social media and popular messaging apps such as WhatsApp. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) warned on 25 May 2026 that scammers are infiltrating “share trading” and “stock tips” group chats to steer ...

The FOMC Minutes from the April meeting fired a warning shot across the bow for bond investors and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Inflation concerns had already moved to center stage for many participants as early as April, according to the Minutes. Participants “generally” judged that elevated inflation could require keeping the fed funds rate unchanged longer ...