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Bullock in 'full solidarity' with Powell

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026

... therefore critical to preserve that independence, with full respect for the rule of law and democratic accountability. Chair Powell has served with integrity, focused on his mandate and an unwavering commitment to the public interest. To us, he is a ...

Fed cuts rates as Powell is questioned on Trump win

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2024

... Management chief global strategist Seema Shah said it was unsurprising Powell was questioned over the election result. "Chair Powell offered fewer insights as to how the Fed is thinking through the results of the US election, noting several times that ...

Economic recap: Week to December 10

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 13 DEC 2021

... that in 2020. So much so that, after insisting that the recent surge in inflation is "transitory" for months, Fed chair Powell (in his testimony before the US Congress at the end of November) declared that it's "probably a good time to retire that ...

Economic recap: Week to December 3

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 6 DEC 2021

... Reserve's recent change of tact. After insisting that the recent surge in inflation is "transitory" for months, Fed chair Powell (in his testimony before the US Congress at the end of November) declared that it's "probably a good time to retire ...

Economic recap: Week to August 27

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 30 AUG 2021

All talk and still no taper (yet). Along with the declaration of "mission accomplished" in the planet's war against the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fed's annual Kansas City Fed's Jackson Hole symposium is the most widely anticipated event of ...

Chief economist update: Virus now, inflation later

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 25 JAN 2021

... to reinvent the wheel: "Speaking at an event hosted by the Princeton University Bendheim Center for Finance, Fed Chair Powell also said that the time to raise interest rates is no time soon, and that the Fed won't hike rates unless it sees troubling ...

Chief economist update: Three cheers for Christmas

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 16 DEC 2019

... Reserve indicated that it would not cut interest rates further - currently at 1.5%-1.75% -- because, according to chair Powell: "Our economic outlook remains a favourable one despite global developments and ongoing risks." Nor would the Fed raise the ...

Chief economist update: Future path of fed funds rate

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2019

... target rate maintained - but after all was said and done, they were outvoted by the majority of seven (led by Fed chair Powell) which didn't disappoint financial market expectations by cutting the fed funds rate another 25 basis points to 1.75%-2% ...

Chief economist update: Fed plans for Trump contingency

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 20 JUN 2019

The Fed's decision to maintain current policy settings at the conclusion of last night's FOMC meeting doesn't make for much except for self-congratulations and back-patting. What matters more is the forward guidance implicit in the FOMC ...

Chief economist update: Policy of patience

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2019

... - headline and core PCE price index below target at 1.5% and 1.6% in the year to March, respectively. In his Q&A, chair Powell stressed the decision to trim the interest rate on excess reserves (IOER) to 2.35% from 2.4% was just a "technical adjustment" ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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