The US economy is facing a setback as a result of decisions made since 2015 by President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court's ruling that the president's tariff collection was illegal, and federal government spending that exceeds revenue by $2 trillion. All of this has pushed the sovereign debt above…
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Fed leaves rates unchanged
Last week, Jerome Powell chaired the Fed's final meeting, keeping rates between 3.5 % and 3.75 %, before being replaced by Kevin Warsh at the end of the month.
In an official statement, the Federal Reserve indicated that inflation in the…
The Fed keeps rates current without short-term cuts expectations
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated this Wednesday that interest rates will remain in the 3.5 %–3.75 % range, while tempering expectations of short-term cuts.
On the other hand, the Federal Reserve noted “improvements in the U.S. economy,…
New Fed chair to be announced in 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he will announce the successor to Jerome Powell, current chairman of the Federal Reserve (Fed), in early 2026.
Trump stated that he had offered the position to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent,…
The Fed could implement further cuts before the end of the year
The data in the Fed minutes in the United States show the institution's willingness to make further interest rate cuts before the end of the year.
However, “the governing body emphasized that the impact of tariffs on prices is still…
Bitcoin price could remain above $130,000
It is well known that the price of Bitcoin fluctuates; however, industry experts, such as Ted Pillows, predict that the leading cryptocurrency could remain at $130,000.
Of course, there are related factors that influence the setting of…
Federal Reserve lowers interest rates for the first time since 2024
Last Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve finally implemented a quarter-point reduction in interest rates, setting them between 4 % and 4.25 %.
In a climate of uncertainty, the Fed made the announcement after a lengthy meeting of its Federal…
Effects of the Fed’s decisions in Latin America
The decisions of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) exert a direct influence on the monetary sector of Latin American countries.
If the organization maintains or lowers interest rates, Latin American stock markets react in different ways, but…
The Fed decided to keep interest rates steady in anticipation of a spike in inflation
Interest rates will remain in the 4.25 % to 4.5 % range for the coming months, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced last week.
The decision was made on Wednesday, June 18, in anticipation of a possible spike in inflation for…
The Fed will reduce its workforce by 10 % over two years
The chairman of the US Federal Reserve (Fed), Jerome Powell, recently indicated that the organization plans to cut its workforce by 10 % by 2027.
The information was released in a memo cited last Friday by CNBC, which stated: "Experience,…
Trump executive order bans Fed from creating a CBDC
Among the new executive orders signed by US President Donald Trump is one that bans the Fed from developing a digital currency, or CBDC, as well as stopping all work oriented towards that end.
Despite being in favor of cryptocurrencies,…
The Fed keeps interest rates between 5.25 % and 5.5 %
This Wednesday, the Fed announced through an official statement that the United States will maintain interest rates between 5.25 % and 5.5 %.
The body indicated that “in considering any adjustment to the price of money, the Committee will…