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Interest rates

Weak jobs data underscores Fed’s dilemma as war stokes inflation risk

Before March 6's jobs report, Fed officials had been widely expected to hold interest rates steady again at their next policy meeting in March
Before March 6's jobs report, Fed officials had been widely expected to hold interest rates steady again at their next policy meeting in March

US Fed minutes show surprise shift as several officials ponder rate hike

Minutes of the Fed's Jan 27-28 policy meeting suggest the US central bank is shifting further away from agreeing on another cut.
Minutes of the Fed's Jan 27-28 policy meeting suggest the US central bank is shifting further away from agreeing on another cut.

Britain’s unemployment rate rises to five-year high of 5.2%

Britain’s labour market continues to weaken, signalling a cut in interest rates in March 2026.
Britain’s labour market continues to weaken, signalling a cut in interest rates in March 2026.

Traders cut odds of Fed rate cut in June after January jobs surprise

US President Donald Trump continued calling for more rate cuts after the jobs data was released.
US President Donald Trump continued calling for more rate cuts after the jobs data was released.

US job growth accelerates in January, unemployment rate falls to 4.3%

Despite the increase in payrolls in January, the labour market remains lacklustre and has struggled even as economic growth has been robust.
Despite the increase in payrolls in January, the labour market remains lacklustre and has struggled even as economic growth has been robust.

Warsh ‘regime change’ faces steep hurdles at sprawling US central bank

Kevin Warsh, a potential Fed chair pick, faces challenges in implementing his policy changes due to internal disagreement and economic realities.
Kevin Warsh, a potential Fed chair pick, faces challenges in implementing his policy changes due to internal disagreement and economic realities.

Low interest rates sound great but can cause a painful ‘sugar high’

Lower rates tend to stimulate the economy and the stock market, but the effects of lowering them beyond a level that is appropriate for the economy are complicated, and not entirely positive.
Lower rates tend to stimulate the economy and the stock market, but the effects of lowering them beyond a level that is appropriate for the economy are complicated, and not entirely positive.

US Fed holds rates steady as Powell stays silent on Trump attacks

Fed chairman Jerome Powell's term as chief of the US central bank ends in May.
Fed chairman Jerome Powell's term as chief of the US central bank ends in May.

Fed expected to hold rates this week as political storm intensifies around Powell

Fed chief Jerome Powell's remarks will be scrutinized for hints about how long the Fed might stay on hold and whether he has any new moves up his sleeve in the fight with Trump.
Fed chief Jerome Powell's remarks will be scrutinized for hints about how long the Fed might stay on hold and whether he has any new moves up his sleeve in the fight with Trump.

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon warns of ‘economic disaster’ if 10% credit card rate cap is implemented

JPMorgan Chase chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 21.
JPMorgan Chase chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 21.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.