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Macro · 11 hours ago Federal Reserve Officials Warn of Persistent Inflation Risks Above 2% Federal Reserve officials Susan Collins and Thomas Barkin express concerns over inflation remaining above the 2% target, citing geopolitical tensions and strong consumer demand as key factors.

Macro · 13 hours ago Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index Declines to -2 in September, Indicating Contraction The Richmond Fed's manufacturing index fell to -2 in September, marking a significant downturn in the regional economy as shipments and new orders retreat.

Macro · 1 day ago Federal Reserve's Austan Goolsbee Highlights Importance of Central Bank Independence Austan Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, emphasizes the critical need for Fed independence to combat inflation and addresses the challenges posed by supply shocks and AI demand.

Macro · 1 day ago Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates, Impacting Corporate Treasury Strategies The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023, prompting corporate treasurers to reassess their financial strategies amidst rising inflation and geopolitical tensions.

Macro · 2 days ago People’s Bank of China Injects 165 Billion Yuan to Stabilize Financial Markets The People’s Bank of China has injected 165 billion yuan into the financial system via reverse repos, maintaining a steady rate to ensure market stability.

Macro · 2 days ago Gold Prices Stabilize Amid Fed Rate Hike and Inflation Concerns Gold prices have stabilized as traders assess the implications of the Federal Reserve's recent rate hike and ongoing inflation risks.

Macro · 2 days ago Howard Marks Supports Kevin Warsh's Less Activist Fed Approach Oaktree's Howard Marks endorses the Federal Reserve's new chair, Kevin Warsh, for his less interventionist monetary policy, emphasizing the need for the Fed to act only on concrete economic evidence.

Macro · 2 days ago PBOC Injects 32 Billion Yuan Through Reverse Repos, Maintains Interest Rates The People's Bank of China has injected 32 billion yuan into the financial system via reverse repos, keeping the interest rate steady at 1.40%. This marks a continued effort to manage liquidity amid ongoing economic challenges.

Macro · 4 days ago US Interest Payments Reach $1.27 Trillion Amid Rising Treasury Borrowing Costs The US government has reported a significant increase in interest payments, totaling $1.27 trillion in the first 11 months of FY2026, reflecting a 13% rise from the previous year. This surge coincides with heightened borrowing costs for US Treasuries

Macro · 5 days ago Federal Reserve Raises Rates Amidst Trump's Dissent, Warsh Stays Independent The Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Kevin Warsh, raised interest rates by 25 basis points, defying President Trump's preference for lower rates. This marks a significant moment in the Fed's approach to inflation control.

Macro · 5 days ago JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Questions Effectiveness of Fed's Rate Hike Against Inflation JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed concerns over the Federal Reserve's recent rate hike, suggesting that inflation remains a significant challenge despite the increase.

Macro · 6 days ago Bitcoin Price Stabilizes After Federal Reserve's Rate Hike Decision Bitcoin's price fluctuated before stabilizing following the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike, marking the first increase since 2023.

Macro · 6 days ago JPMorgan's Bob Michele Warns Bond Market Faces Maximum Pain Amid Rate Hikes Bob Michele, JPMorgan's global head of fixed income, warns that the bond market is experiencing 'maximum pain' due to rising interest rates and their impact on investor sentiment and asset values.

Macro · 6 days ago Federal Reserve's Rate Hike Decision Challenges Chair Warsh's Ties with Trump The Federal Reserve, under Chair Kevin Warsh, faces scrutiny as it considers a rate hike amid rising inflation, testing his relationship with President Trump.

Macro · 1 week ago U.S. Treasury Yields Surge Above 5%, Influencing Fed Policy Expectations U.S. Treasury yields have surpassed 5.25%, prompting significant shifts in financial markets and Federal Reserve policy expectations. This rise reflects both domestic and global economic factors.

Macro · 1 week ago House Committee to Vote on Bitcoin Reserve Bill Amid Bipartisan Challenges The American Reserve Modernization Act, which seeks to formalize the U.S. Bitcoin reserve, faces a crucial vote in the House Financial Services Committee on September 16, with limited Democratic support.

Macro · 1 week ago Crypto Treasury Firms Increase Holdings of Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin Amid Market Uncertainty Despite a challenging September for cryptocurrencies, several treasury firms have expanded their holdings of Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin, signaling confidence in the market ahead of a key Federal Reserve decision.

Macro · 1 week ago Federal Reserve Prepares for Possible Interest Rate Hike Under Kevin Warsh The Federal Reserve, led by Kevin Warsh, is gearing up for a potential interest rate hike, with market expectations shifting as inflation remains a concern.

Macro · 1 week ago British Pound Hits One-Month Low Amid Rising Oil Prices and Stronger Dollar The British pound fell to $1.3474, its lowest level since August 7, driven by surging oil prices and a stronger US dollar amid geopolitical tensions.

Macro · 1 week ago Chainlink Co-Founder Sergey Nazarov to Speak at Federal Reserve Fintech Conference Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, will participate in a panel at the Federal Reserve's 10th Annual Fintech Conference, focusing on digital asset regulations alongside executives from BlackRock and Vanguard.