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US Federal Reserve

IMF says tariff uncertainty risks hampering ‘buoyant’ US economy

The administration has invoked a crisis in the US balance of payments for its latest trade shift.
The administration has invoked a crisis in the US balance of payments for its latest trade shift.

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.

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.

Trump says Fed pick Kevin Warsh can get US economy to hit 15% growth

The comments make clear that Mr Trump is betting that Mr Kevin Warsh, if confirmed, can fuel the economy ahead of midterm elections.
The comments make clear that Mr Trump is betting that Mr Kevin Warsh, if confirmed, can fuel the economy ahead of midterm elections.

Silver extends plunge, wiping out gains in volatile market

Spot silver tumbled to as low as US$64 an ounce early on Feb 6.
Spot silver tumbled to as low as US$64 an ounce early on Feb 6.

Gold extends biggest fall in over a decade, rattling Asia stock markets

After plunging last Friday (Jan 30), spot gold dropped as much as 4 per cent in early trading on Feb 2, while silver fell by a similar percentage.
After plunging last Friday (Jan 30), spot gold dropped as much as 4 per cent in early trading on Feb 2, while silver fell by a similar percentage.

Chinese speculators set the stage for gold and silver crash on Jan 30

Silver’s 26 per cent plunge on Jan 30 was the biggest on record, while gold dropped 9 per cent in its worst day in more than a decade.
Silver’s 26 per cent plunge on Jan 30 was the biggest on record, while gold dropped 9 per cent in its worst day in more than a decade.

Trump says Fed nominee Kevin Warsh could garner Democratic support

Mr Kevin Warsh faces a possibly contentious confirmation process.
Mr Kevin Warsh faces a possibly contentious confirmation process.

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.

Trump’s Fed pick Warsh serves on board of Coupang, firm at the centre of US-South Korea trade spat

Kevin Warsh is a former Fed governor who currently lectures at Stanford University.
Kevin Warsh is a former Fed governor who currently lectures at Stanford University.

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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.