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Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged In What Could Be Jerome Powell's Last Meeting As Chair

The Federal Reserve kept its interest rates unchanged on Wednesday in what could be Jerome Powell's last meeting as the chair of the central bank.

International Business Times

Fed holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting as four officials dissent

The dissents underscore the level of division on the Fed's 12-member rate-setting committee

The Independent UK

Jerome Powell to stay on Fed board after central bank holds rates steady in defiance of Trump

Chair planned to exit after inquiry into building renovations but will now oversee ‘remaining steps in the process’

The Guardian - US

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Is Wall Street Headed for a Bond Crisis? What Jamie Dimon, Intermarket Analysis, and 'Murphy’s Law' Are Saying Now.

Our senior market strategist explains how to read markets from the top down with intermarket analysis, and what the key takeaways are ahead of today's Fed meeting.

Barchart

Bank of England poised to hold interest rates steady despite inflation rise

But experts have said a hike could remain on the horizon if the conflict continues to put pressure on UK inflation.

Evening Standard

Iran War Shock Leaves UK Policymakers Trapped Between Inflation and Recession Risks

The UK economy is threatened by a £35bn loss due to rising energy prices from the Iran conflict, risking recession and high inflation, warns NIESR.

International Business Times UK

Inflation jumps to 4.6% in Australia as Iran war fuel shock begins to bite

Financial markets are betting the Reserve Bank will hike interest rates for a third straight meeting next Tuesday

The Guardian - AU

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Fed Expected To Keep Rates Unchanged Ahead Of Potential Leadership Change

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged after its meeting end on Wednesday, according to a new report.

International Business Times

April Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary

The April Fed meeting was Jerome Powell's last as chair of the central bank, but he's not leaving the central bank just yet.

Kiplinger

6 States Where It’s Better To Rent Than to Buy A Home

Housing costs have taken a sharp turn in recent years, and the old “buy as soon as you can” rule no longer fits every situation. In several states, the financial gap between renting and owning has grown so wide that renters actually come out ahead month after month. High home…

The Free Financial Advisor

The 2026 Assessment Spike: Why Home Values Rose but Tax Bills Skyrocketed

Homeowners across the country opened their mailboxes in 2026 and felt a jolt that had nothing to do with interest rates or home prices. Property tax bills arrived with eye-popping increases, even in neighborhoods where nothing seemed to change overnight. Local governments leaned heavily on updated property assessments, and those…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Unlucky chancellor? Iran shock hits Reeves just as UK seemed to turn corner

The economy and public finances were on the right path, bond yields were falling, interest rates likely to drop further … then came the US-Israeli attack

The Guardian - UK

The Week Ahead (April 27-May 1): China Implements Zero Tariffs on All African Partners

U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady, Bank of Japan convenes its policy meeting amid lowered rate hike expectations

Caixin Global

Bank of England set to hold interest rates despite Iran war pushing up inflation

Economists have however suggested that continued inflationary pressure could lead to a rate hike in the summer.

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The Guardian - UK

‘I’m spending my house deposit savings to pay off my postgrad student loan’

Lucy O’Brien was shocked when she discovered how high interest rates were leading to ballooning debt

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Self-Employed Borrowers Face Higher Hurdles in Today’s Mortgage Market

Hopes that Americans could finally get more affordable mortgages due to falling interest rates have been dashed in recent weeks as geopolitical tensions are pushing rates up once again.

The Independent UK

Finance experts on whether property is really the best investment for your money

Bricks and mortar have long been seen as a canny investment, but with recent rule changes and higher interest rates, is it still worth it?

The Independent UK

How Wall Street is setting records even with the Iran war still going on

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Fed chair nominee Warsh rejects 'Trump sock puppet' label at Senate hearing

Kevin Warsh, the nominee for Chair of the US Federal Reserve, declared he has not pledged to lower interest rates to secure his position despite public calls from US President Donald Trump for immediate monetary easing.

The Independent UK

What rising inflation rate means for your money

The Iran war has sent inflation higher again and interest rates could yet follow

Kiplinger

Best Low-Risk ETFs to Replace CDs

CDs aren't the only way to keep money safe while generating interest. These low-risk, cash-like ETFs are liquid and flexible potential substitutes.

Evening Standard

Why has inflation increased, and how high will prices rise?

The Office for National Statistics reported an annual rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation of 3.3% in March.

The Guardian - US

Why Trump’s pick for Fed chair will not bring home the bank for the president

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s ‘central casting’, has a long road ahead of convincing board members to lower interest rates

Barchart

Dollar Advances with US-Iran Talks in Limbo

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.29% and posted a 1-week high. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday on the stronger-than-expected US Mar retail sales and Mar pending home sales reports. The dollar gained further on Tuesday after stock prices slumped when Vice President Vance's trip to...

Fortune

Kevin Warsh would be one of the wealthiest Fed chairs ever and says he ‘lived the American Dream.’ Here’s what he wants for the central bank

During and after the pandemic, the Fed “missed its mark,” Warsh told senators, and the U.S. economy is “still dealing with the legacy of policy errors.”

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