The Latest Breaking News from Monetary Policy

Interest rates held at 4% but ‘door open’ for a post-Budget cut

The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee opted to keep the rates the same at the final meeting before the autumn Budget.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

Stocks Rise Before the Open as Bond Yields Fall on Fed Rate-Cut Bets

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.16%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.20% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as Treasury yields fell amid growing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December.

Barchart · Nov 6, 2025

Ray Dalio Warns Fed's Policy Shift Could Trigger 1999-Style 'Melt-Up' In Markets

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has issued a stark warning that the Federal Reserve’s signaled shift in monetary policy could ignite a “1999-style ‘melt-up'” in financial assets.

Benzinga · Nov 6, 2025

Fed Has Green Light To Cut Rates After Soft Inflation, Economists Say

A wide range of economists say the Federal Reserve now has the green light to cut interest rates, following a cooler-than-expected inflation report that suggests price pressures are easing — and that monetary policy can shift focus toward the softening labor market.

Benzinga · Oct 24, 2025

Former BLS chief warns Powell is “flying blind” at a pivotal time for the Fed

A once-obscure data-sharing deal between ADP and the Fed helped shape monetary policy for years—until it abruptly vanished.

Fortune · Oct 23, 2025

Direxion's FAS, FAZ ETFs Rise To The Forefront Amid Monetary Policy Shift

While the market's attention has largely concentrated on major headlines such as the blistering technology ecosystem, the Federal Reserve's shifting stance on monetary policy deserves careful consideration. Last month, the central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, thus delivering a widely expected move that ended a…

Benzinga · Oct 23, 2025

ProShares IQQQ ETF Delivers High Yields Amid A Dovish Pivot In Monetary Policy

While the market seemingly features no shortage of headline-driving news, one of the most consequential developments stemmed from the Federal Reserve. In September, the central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, making good on a widely expected move. Of course, gambits in monetary policy are never…

Benzinga · Oct 20, 2025

Citadel's Ken Griffin Worried About the Trend of Investors Viewing Gold as a Safer Asset Than the Dollar

Citadel Advisors' Kenneth Griffin believes that the current immigration policy, fiscal policy, and monetary policy appear to be fostering a 'very pro-inflationary environment.'

International Business Times UK · Oct 10, 2025

Higher interest rates will strengthen household spending, Bank policymaker says

Catherine Mann said interest rates need to stay higher for longer in order to tackle elevated inflation in the UK.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

Inflation target provides clear benchmark, says Bank of England chief economist

The target has helped to anchor longer-term inflation expectations, Huw Pill said in a speech.

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025