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Kevin Warsh says inflation is ‘concerning’ — is the Fed preparing to raise interest rates?

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh warned of potential interest rate increases. Stubbornly high inflation remains a significant concern for the central bank. Underlying price pressures must move convincingly toward the two percent target. The U.S. economy shows resilience, allowing focus on inflation concerns. Markets are now considering the possibility of…

The Economic Times

Making the Fed more accountable to Congress and the public may be just what it needs to fend off Trump’s threats to its independence

The Federal Reserve – one of the world’s most powerful institutions – affects the U.S. economy in a way that no other part of government can.

The Conversation

US Stock Market: Warsh Jackson Hole speech puts Fed policy communication under scrutiny

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech is in focus as investors seek clues on U.S. interest rates, inflation and bond-market risks. With inflation above target and policymakers divided, markets await guidance on future policy. Warsh’s cautious approach to forward guidance will be tested amid economic and fiscal uncertainties.

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Global Market: Japanese bond yields rise as weak auction, inflation concerns weigh

Japanese government bond yields climbed, with the five-year yield hitting a record high after weak demand at a two-year auction added to selling pressure. Persistent inflation and rising energy prices also strengthened expectations of further Bank of Japan rate hikes, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy signals.

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A Bearish-Dollar Options Surge Raises the Stakes for Warsh at Jackson Hole

Call option volume in the Invesco DB U.S. Dollar Index Bearish Fund (UDN) surged roughly 1,144%, as traders weigh the Treasury's expanded bond buybacks against the Fed's Jackson Hole policy stance.

MarketBeat

Fed and NASA Among Victims of China-Linked Hackers, FBI And DOJ Say

The Justice Department and FBI announced that they had seized three internet domains used to operate two hacking platforms, which authorities say were deployed against U.S. critical infrastructure and sensitive government networks.

International Business Times

US Stock Market: Bessent-Warsh divide deepens over US interest rates and Treasury market strategy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh are taking different approaches to US interest rates and the Treasury market. While Bessent is pushing greater use of debt-management tools to support longer-term bonds, Warsh favours conventional rate policy and less intervention, as fiscal deficits continue to pressure Treasury yields.

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China-Linked Hackers Spent Years Inside NASA, the Fed and the Senate Before the FBI Shut Them Down

US federal law enforcement dismantled a China-linked cyber-espionage network targeting key institutions like NASA and the Federal Reserve, seizing domains used for surveillance campaigns.

International Business Times UK

Bitcoin Just Had Its Best Week In More Than Three Years, But The $80,000 Threshold Is Proving Hard To Hold

The cryptocurrency has jumped about 22% since Aug. 20. Analysts say profit-taking and overbought conditions could slow further gains.

International Business Times

US Fed rate hike bets rise after inflation edges up to 3.7%, higher than expectations

US inflation data showed a slight acceleration, challenging hopes for easing price pressures. The personal consumption expenditures price index rose 3.7% annually in July. Core inflation remained unchanged, indicating persistent underlying price pressures. This data increases the likelihood of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates soon. Markets now anticipate a…

The Economic Times

Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran war and ongoing US trade fights

An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve was unchanged last month in the latest sign that many Americans are still struggling with higher costs

The Independent UK

Bessent Is Trying to Push Bond Yields Lower. His Former Mentor Says It Won't Work.

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller has emerged as one of the most prominent critics of the Treasury's expanding intervention in the bond market.

International Business Times

Donald Trump eyes four more chances to reshape Fed; seeks Cook’s removal over mortgage document

President Trump seeks to increase his influence over the Federal Reserve. Court challenges and Senate resistance have met his efforts so far. Several personnel decisions and legal battles could determine his future influence. The Lisa Cook case and Jerome Powell's term ending present key opportunities. These outcomes will shape Trump's…

The Economic Times

Sallie Mae Borrower's Loan Went From $84K to $252K: Now She Must Choose Between Rent and Student Debt

A borrower reports that their Sallie Mae student loan balance tripled, highlighting issues with private loan capitalisation and repayment challenges.

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Global Market: Fiscal dominance debate takes centre stage as government debt mounts

Rising government debt and borrowing costs are bringing the issue of fiscal dominance back into focus, with concerns that central banks could eventually face pressure to support government financing. The debate could have implications for monetary policy, inflation, currencies and sovereign bond markets.

Fortune

Scott Bessent, Stanley Druckenmiller and a hedge-fund legend hoist on his own petard

The protege, the mentor, and a hedge-fund global macro strategy turned against its own pioneer as the bond vigilantes ride again.

The Economic Times

Jackson Hole 2026: When and what are investors expecting from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh?

The Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, scheduled for August 27-29, will draw close attention as Chair Kevin Warsh makes his expected debut. Investors seek signals on inflation and interest-rate policy amid bond-market jitters. With inflation above target, markets anticipate potentially higher rates, while President Trump continues pressing the Fed for…

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Federal Reserve Bars Two Former Bank Employees Over Misappropriation of Customer Funds

The Federal Reserve Board has barred two former bank employees from participating in the banking industry following findings involving the misappropriation of customer funds.

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International Business Times

Bessent Wants to Bring Treasury Yields Down. Warsh Could Complicate the Plan.

While Bessent has tools that can affect the supply and structure of government debt, a sustained attempt to push Treasury yields lower could eventually require cooperation from the Federal Reserve.

The Economic Times

Bessent’s bond market push struggles to bring down US borrowing costs

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s bond-buyback push has offered only limited relief, with long-term Treasury yields rising again. Investors remain focused on the wider pressures driving borrowing costs higher, including the growing fiscal deficit, heavy government debt issuance, persistent inflation and uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy.

Fortune

As U.S. debt hits $40 trillion, Americans will foot the bill: Report finds $700 a month is at stake for retirees, and poses $53,000 hit to families

"Addressing the national debt deserves to be a high priority for both voters and lawmakers, to benefit all Americans."

The Economic Times

Global Market: Treasury bond buybacks complicate Fed’s path to price stability

The U.S. Treasury has doubled its planned buybacks of longer-dated government debt to at least $4 billion per operation, easing pressure on long-term bond yields but raising questions over its growing influence on financial conditions and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy strategy.

The Economic Times

Dollar hugs three-month lows as Treasury seeks to sooth the bond market

On Thursday, the U.S. dollar faced notable declines, approaching its lowest point in three months. In a bid to stabilize the bond market, U.S. Treasury disclosed plans to double its buyback operations. Meanwhile, long-end Treasury yields fell from a nineteen-year peak. Meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve underscored concerns about…

The Economic Times

Trump urges Fed to cut interest rates, says 'they are so afraid of inflation'

US President Trump wants the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates soon. He believes the central bank fears inflation and should not raise rates. Policymakers discussed higher rates unless inflation shows more progress. US inflation remains above the Fed's target, despite recent positive data. The economy grew at 1.5% year-on-year…

The Independent UK

An alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act again

Normally quiet, the bond market can occasionally send warning signals loud enough to hit stock markets worldwide and even grab the attention of U.S. presidents and other world leaders

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