US Federal Reserve23 Dec 2025Who 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 Dec 202522 Dec 2025Gold and silver hit records as investors hunt for safetyInvestors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of more US interest rate cuts.22 Dec 202516 Dec 2025US unemployment rose in November to a four-year highHowever, the mixed official report still leaves room for debate among central bankers.16 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertainThe US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.11 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Why has the price of silver hit a record high?The price of the precious metal has topped $60 an ounce for the first time ever.10 Dec 202521 Nov 2025US and Asia stocks slide as AI jitters persistStrong sales at artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia did little to quell investor worries.21 Nov 202529 Oct 2025Fed cuts US interest rates again despite 'flying blind'Central bank votes to lower cost of borrowing even as US government shutdown limits data for decision29 Oct 20251 Oct 2025Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook stay at Federal Reserve for nowTrump sought to remove Cook from the central bank's board in August, the first time a president has tried to fire a Fed governor.1 Oct 202524 Sep 2025New home sales in US jump to fastest pace in three yearsSales of new homes in the US surge more than expected as builders offered their discounts to lure in buyers.24 Sep 2025...