Donald Trump
Credible Fed key to dollar’s role in Asia – Amro’s Dong He
Organisation’s chief economist says Asia’s central banks not seeking to disrupt currency’s position in region
Fed vice-chair says economic uncertainty ‘especially high’
Jefferson says both sides of central bank’s mandate are under pressure because of Trump’s policies
Trump’s shadow looms over review of regional Fed heads
Experts say president could use process to further erode bank’s independence
Trump takes Cook’s case to supreme court
US solicitor general argues determining ‘cause’ is at president’s ‘unreviewable discretion’
Majority of reserve management strategies unchanged by US tariffs
Some central banks have changed duration or currencies, but for most, business remains as usual
Geopolitics, crypto and inequality are systemic risks – ESRB panel
Geopolitical risk is shaping markets, institutions and the financial system, says Olli Rehn
Lagarde says US-EU deal lowered uncertainty ‘considerably’
ECB president voices concern over Fed independence, French debt
Kugler’s resignation from Fed opens door for Trump, say experts
Governor’s departure could enable president to appoint “shadow chair” to further undermine Powell
Attempt to make FOMC meetings public is 'frivolous' – experts
Legal action by Trump ally, if successful, would hamper discussion, says ex-Fed official
Powell fact-checks Trump during tour of Fed building
Central bank chair rebuts claim that renovation was $600 million higher than previously reported
RBA governor praises Fed’s independence following Trump’s attacks
Bullock says US central bank is “doing what it’s supposed to be doing”
Trump to inspect Fed buildings in Washington
Visit comes as central bank’s chair faces continued flak over renovations bill and refusal to cut rates
Will Fed’s HQ cost overruns be enough for Trump to fire Powell?
Chair’s defenders say administration wants to use renovations bill as pretext for his removal
MAS expects slower growth in Singapore’s financial sector
Central bank says major impact from tariffs has yet to emerge at release of annual report
Brics leaders push for multilateral payments solutions
Central bank governors and finance ministers also call for reform of Bretton Woods institutions
Economists denounce Trump’s ‘bullying’ of Fed chair
Experts also back Powell’s assessment rates would probably be lower were it not for tariffs
Fed independence is under threat
US central bank faces increasing pressure although monetary policy autonomy looks safe for now
Gould stands by OCC decision to end reputation risk exams
Comptroller nominee also blames SVB failure on poor supervision, not tailoring rule
Trump names assets for US crypto strategic reserve
Announcement triggers rally for bitcoin, ethereum, XRP, solana and cardano
India’s government to re-evaluate crypto stance
Minister suggests it may adopt softer position than central bank
Czech governor wants central bank to add bitcoin to reserves
Michl to make proposal to CNB’s board, while recognising cryptocurrency “bubble” could burst
Trump says ‘no’ to CBDCs
Digital asset schism between US and eurozone widens
Fed leaves central bank climate alliance
Departure from NGFS came ahead of US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement
Trumps launch cryptocurrencies ahead of inauguration
Donald’s and Melania’s meme coins come as administration signals crypto-friendly regulatory stance