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Powell emphasizes Fed’s obligation to forestall ‘ongoing inflation drawback’ regardless of Trump criticism

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Powell emphasizes Fed’s obligation to forestall ‘ongoing inflation drawback’ regardless of Trump criticism

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on “The Federal Reserve’s Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report” on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on June 24, 2025. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday emphasized the central bank’s commitment to keeping inflation in … Read more

U.S. strikes on Iran and Europe’s 5% protection downside

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U.S. strikes on Iran and Europe’s 5% protection downside

After a week of global market jitters, the reaction to U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities will be front and center over the coming days. Meanwhile, a trio of heavyweight events could also shape the economic and geopolitical mood. From NATO tensions in The Hague to trade talks in Tianjin and industrial optimism in Berlin … Read more