Reduce interest rates to 4%, shadow MPC advises Bank
Calls for Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Concerns The Times Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is advocating for interest rate cuts for the fifth time this year to address what they describe as an “increasingly concerning” labor market and economic situation. Seven members of the Shadow Panel are suggesting a quarter-point reduction in the base […]
FBI report: Crime rates in the US decrease across all categories
FBI Reports Significant Drop in US Crime Rates for 2024 On Tuesday, the FBI released a report indicating a notable decline in crime rates across major categories in the United States for 2024. This includes reductions in violent crime, robbery, assault, and firearm-related crimes. The findings are part of the Bureau’s annual unified crime report. […]
Gold price forecast for today: What is the trend for gold rates on August 5, 2025? Here’s the outlook.
Gold Price Forecast Today’s gold price outlook indicates a potentially positive trend, despite being in a tight trading range for quite some time. According to a senior analyst at MiraeSharekhan, there are factors influencing gold prices amid fluctuations in interest rates. Gold Performance Overview On August 1st, gold displayed a notable reversal following a disappointing […]
Fed’s choice to keep interest rates high could hinder Trump’s comeback.
On Wednesday, July 30th, the Federal Reserve announced that interest rates would remain steady in the range of 4.25% to 4.5%. Many are questioning this decision, suggesting it might be misguided. By keeping rates relatively high when compared to the historical average over the last two decades, the Fed seems to be limiting economic growth. […]
Gold prices in India: Rates on August 4
Gold Prices Steady in India Gold prices in India showed stability on Monday, based on information from FXStreet. Currently, the price stands at INR 9,439.64 per gram, which is quite similar to INR 9,445.72 recorded on Friday. Additionally, the cost for gold is maintaining at INR 110,102.10 per TOLA, reflecting only a slight change from […]
US job market slows down as calls increase for Jerome Powell to lower rates
The US job market showed signs of slowing in July, particularly affecting government and foreign workers. This trend may prompt the Federal Reserve to consider cutting interest rates in September. According to a report released by the Labor Bureau, the growth in employment fell short of economists’ expectations, who had projected an increase of 100,000 […]
Trump criticizes Fed Chair Powell for the stalemate on interest rates
Tensions Rise Between Trump and Powell Recently, tensions have escalated between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. This follows Trump’s visit to the large construction site at the Federal Reserve headquarters last week. Trump’s critiques of Powell’s leadership, particularly his refusal to lower interest rates, have sparked some heated exchanges. This past Friday, […]
Trump calls on the Fed board to take charge if Jerome Powell doesn’t cut rates soon
President Trump urged the Federal Reserve on Friday to take decisive action if Jerome Powell doesn’t reduce interest rates immediately. In a post on Truth Social, he referred to Powell as “the stubborn idiot Jerome ‘too late’ Powell,” insisting that the Fed must act swiftly. He warned that if Powell continues to hesitate, the board […]
Asia-Pacific markets decline as Trump alters tariff rates
The market probably “shrugs at this news,” Morningstar says of Trump’s revised tariffs Lorrainetan, an equity research director at Morningstar, mentioned that President Trump’s updated tariff responsibilities concerning Asia are somewhat anticipated, suggesting a minimal impact on the market. “The current rates of 15% for major exporters like South Korea and Japan, and 19% for […]
USD/JPY reaches a four-month peak as BoJ maintains interest rates
Japanese yen declines for six sessions, with the USD/JPY reaching its highest mark since April. The Bank of Japan has maintained its policy rate at 0.50% for the fourth straight meeting. The BOJ is raising its inflation forecast for the fiscal year to 2.7% due to pressures on food prices, but cautions that domestic consumption […]