Federal Reserve minutes from the July 28-29 meeting reveal officials' readiness to raise interest rates if inflation persists. While the committee voted 9-3 to maintain current rates, three regional presidents dissented, favoring an immediate increase.
The US Treasury is doubling government debt buybacks to stabilize the bond market after 10-year, 20-year, and 30-year yields reached 20-year highs. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve minutes reveal internal disagreement over further interest rate hikes to combat 3.4% inflation.
Federal Reserve minutes from the July meeting reveal that many officials believe interest rate hikes may be necessary if inflation remains elevated. Policymakers cited concerns over Middle East tensions, tariffs, and AI infrastructure investment as inflationary pressures.
O dólar fechou em forte queda e o Ibovespa avançou após o Tesouro dos EUA anunciar planos de ampliar recompras de títulos de longo prazo. A medida aliviou a renda fixa global e aumentou o apetite por ativos de risco.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent increased buybacks of long-term Treasury debt to stem a market sell-off and lower yields, a move economists warn could accelerate inflation and complicate Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's policy decisions.
President Donald Trump criticized the Federal Reserve for not cutting interest rates faster, accusing the board of political motives while praising Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Trump argued lower rates are needed to sustain economic growth and reduce national debt burdens.
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Central banks (Fed, BoE, ECB) face dilemmas in balancing inflation control with economic stability amid the Middle East war's impact on oil prices, with mixed strategies on interest rates and forward guidance.
Gold and silver prices are expected to continue their upward rally next week, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, inflation data, and shifting interest-rate expectations from the US Federal Reserve.
The Blockchain Association has filed an amicus brief supporting Custodia Bank's petition to the Supreme Court, challenging the Federal Reserve's denial of a master account, which could set a precedent for federal regulators to override state banking decisions.
Arthur Hayes argues that a Federal Reserve FIMA repo facility limit hike or rule expansion is the next key liquidity trigger needed to drive inflows into risk assets like Bitcoin, following recent Japanese yen interventions.
US credit card debt rose to $1.26tn between April and June, nearing last year's $1.28tn record, as high inflation forces many households to rely on credit for essentials like groceries.
President Trump is threatening to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over unproven mortgage fraud allegations following a Supreme Court block on an earlier removal effort. Cook denies wrongdoing and her attorney calls the move a pretext.
Donald Trump is attempting to oust US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations, sending a notice following a supreme court ruling upholding the central bank's independence.
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is considering reducing the annual schedule of eight FOMC meetings, sparking debate among experts over increased market volatility and changing communication strategies.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook stated she is prepared to support higher interest rates if US inflation fails to decrease, citing risks of entrenched inflation.
U.S. Treasury sold euros from its Exchange Stabilization Fund to support the Japanese yen after it hit a 38‑year low, joining Japan’s intervention and aiming to stabilize the yen carry trade and Treasury yields.
John Williams, Chef des regionalen Fed-Bezirks New York, prognostiziert einen Rückgang der US-Inflation in der zweiten Jahreshälfte und bekräftigt die Bereitschaft der Federal Reserve, bei Bedarf geldpolitisch einzugreifen, um das 2-Prozent-Ziel zu erreichen.
The US and Japan conducted a rare coordinated currency market intervention, with Japan buying yen to counter excessive volatility. Both nations signaled readiness for further action if needed, as Japan also cut its economic growth outlook due to high oil prices and a weaker yen.
Bitcoin hovers near $63,000 as markets weigh 66% odds of a September Fed rate hike, with Chairman Warsh's inflation judgment crucial amid mixed indicators ranging from 2.2% to 3.7% above the 2% target
President Trump's public push for lower interest rates has been countered by rising borrowing costs, driven by the Iran war, tariffs, and AI data center financing. Despite his claims of a booming economy, inflation and debt service costs are increasing, posing challenges for Republicans ahead of November elections.
The US Federal Reserve's FOMC maintained interest rates with a 9-3 vote, marking the first time in a decade three members dissented, preferring a quarter-point hike. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized focusing on overall trends and fostering internal debate, while inflation and geopolitical events continue to influence policy.
The US economy grew by 1.5% in Q2 2026, a slowdown from Q1, as rising imports offset consumer spending. Inflation, measured by the PCE price index, eased slightly to 3.7% but remains above the Fed's 2% target. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, though some officials dissented, citing persistent high inflation exacerbated by the Middle East war.
US government borrowing costs reached 2007 levels after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, fueling investor fears about inflation and the economy's ability to absorb rising prices, with 30-year Treasury yields hitting a 19-year high and stocks falling sharply.
