US Federal Reserve6 days agoTrump adviser calls for Fed economists to be 'disciplined'Kevin Hassett criticised a New York Fed study into tariffs and the impact on US firms and consumers.6 days ago30 Jan 2026Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run. 30 Jan 202630 Jan 2026Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal ReserveThe 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.30 Jan 202630 Jan 2026Why the US dollar hit a four-year low and could fall furtherThe falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.30 Jan 202628 Jan 2026US Fed holds interest rates and defends independenceTwo Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump's Council of Economic Advisers.28 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Who are the frontrunners for the top Fed job?Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.23 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Supreme Court sceptical of Trump firing of Lisa Cook One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could "shatter" Federal Reserve independence. 21 Jan 202619 Jan 2026IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growthTrade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.19 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another countryDonald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy. 16 Jan 2026...
