The Latest Breaking News from Monetary Policy

The essence of the impossible trinity is that a country can successfully achieve only two of these goals at any one time.

The economic world recently turned its attention to the resort of Jackson Hole, in a remote Wyoming valley. The annual economic policy symposium of central bankers, policymakers, academics and financial gurus took place in this unlikely spot, producing outcomes that hold significant implications for economies worldwide.

Recent concerns about the unwinding of yen carry trades and its potential impact on financial markets have proven less disruptive than anticipated. Despite other countries raising interest rates to combat post-pandemic inflation, Japan has kept borrowing costs low to address its long-term economic stagnation. Although the Bank of Japan (BoJ)…

A growing chorus of central bankers and academics believe climate change does impact price stability—and this impact should be built into modeling.

Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions, Quiet QE strategy, and high-yield corporate bonds present income opportunities for investors.

Trump stated that while he believes the president should be able to voice opinions on interest rates, he does not expect to dictate monetary policy. "It doesn't mean they have to listen, but I think it's fine for a president to talk," Trump said.

Presidential candidates, bankers and economists will all be keen to hear what the Fed chair foresees for interest rates

Alan Taylor takes three-year term on Bank’s monetary policy committee and replaces Jonathan Haskel

Donald Trump on Thursday voiced frustration at the independence of the Federal Reserve and suggested that the US president should have "at least a say" over the course of monetary policy.

"Every day 325 million Americans go to work, go to their jobs, take care of their families, take care of their kids, build out their house, change a job. And it could be affected by the Fed changing rates by 50 base points? I don't think so."

Federal Reserve's decision-making process, rate adjustments, and economic impacts discussed in July monetary policy meeting.