macro

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has gotten off to a rocky start. The main problem is an unwillingness to share his thoughts about how he would adjust monetary policy to changes in the economic outlook. Getting rid of forward guidance is desirable, but outsourcing monetary policy to financial m

It is an odd confession to make about a statistic, I realize, but then again I am an economist, so I am just going to go ahead: I love GDP. There. I said it.

ECB and Frankfurt Radio Symphony invite the public to Europa Open Air concert on 20 August 2026

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has gotten off to a rocky start. The main problem is an unwillingness to share his thoughts about how he would adjust monetary policy to changes in the economic outlook. Getting rid of forward guidance is desirable, but outsourcing monetary policy to financial m

It is an odd confession to make about a statistic, I realize, but then again I am an economist, so I am just going to go ahead: I love GDP. There. I said it.

ECB and Frankfurt Radio Symphony invite the public to Europa Open Air concert on 20 August 2026

FTSE 100 Live: Gilts Drop as Oil Rally Revives Inflation Worries

The RBA holds its key rate at 4.35% in an unanimous decision, wth the central bank saying it will hike further if required. (Source: Bloomberg)

Gold hits more than 2-month high as investors weigh Iran talks, U.S. inflation

Further scrutiny and accountability would strengthen independence