Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Tuesday that his primary concern is now the U.S. labor market, and he is openly advocating for a rate cut to prevent further economic weakening. This is a notable shift, as Waller has historically been one of the more hawkish members of the Federal Reserve.
Recent data shows the labor market losing momentum, with slowing job creation, rising…
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said this week that the surge in AI-related stocks is not similar to the dot-com bubble of the early 2000s. His statement comes as investors continue to question whether the AI rally is sustainable or heading toward a major…
After the election, most investors expected a strong bullish reaction across U.S. stocks and crypto. A pro-business president often brings optimism, and many believed the new administration would accelerate rate cuts and spark a major rally.
But instead, markets are…
Global markets have entered a decisive uncertainty phase, and it’s becoming the dominant force behind the sharp moves in US equities and crypto. Prices are not reacting to a major data shock — they are reacting to the absence of clarity.
▪️A Divided Federal…
The latest FOMC meeting minutes show a rare divide inside the Federal Reserve over whether to cut interest rates again in December. According to the minutes, “many” officials felt another cut this year is likely not appropriate, while “several” said a December cut…
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying he would “love to get Powell out right now.”Trump also claimed that people around him are holding him back from firing the Fed Chair, but hinted that he already knows…
The U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) and Unemployment Rate report for September was not released on time due to the recent government shutdown, which disrupted national labor data collection and processing. The report has now been rescheduled for release this week, ending the…