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          Interest rates

          The latest stories on the cost of borrowing money, set by the US Fed and other central banks from around the world, affecting loans, savings, and investments

          US Fed chief Jerome Powell told reporters it is 'uncertain' how the Iran conflict will affect the US economy. Reuters

          US Fed holds rates steady on Iran war uncertainty

          EconomyMarch 18, 2026
          A more hawkish or dovish posture by Fed Chair Jerome Powell during his post-meeting news conference will be closely monitored by Wall Street. Bloomberg

          Iran war brings new danger to Federal Reserve's high-wire act

          EconomyMarch 16, 2026
          The latest action comes after the Supreme Court said President Donald Trump overextended his authority by imposing sweeping charges on most global trading partners. Reuters

          US Fed officials wrestle with Supreme Court's tariff ruling

          EconomyFebruary 24, 2026
          The US central bank is expected to keep rates on hold until its meeting in June. Bloomberg

          Better-than-expected jobs report strengthens case for Fed to hold interest rates

          EconomyFebruary 11, 2026
          A customer looks at jewellery at a gold store in Hangzhou. AFP
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          Gold plummets and dollar strengthens on Trump's Fed chair nomination

          MarketsJanuary 31, 2026
          US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said inflation risks remain 'somewhat elevated' after the central bank left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday. AFP

          Federal Reserve keeps US interest rates steady

          EconomyJanuary 28, 2026
          Fed Chair Jerome Powell arrives at the US Federal Reserve in Washington. Reuters

          Powell investigation to loom over US Fed rate decision

          EconomyJanuary 26, 2026
          Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair is set to end in 2028, giving President Donald Trump the opportunity to nominate a new leader at the central bank. Bloomberg
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          Change is coming to a divided Federal Reserve in 2026

          EconomyDecember 23, 2025
          US President Donald Trump is expected to name his nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair in the coming weeks. AP

          Why Jerome Powell's successor will have a hard time cutting interest rates

          EconomyDecember 10, 2025
          The UAE Central Bank moves with the US Federal Reserve because the dirham is pegged to the dollar. Antonie Robertson / The National

          UAE Central Bank cuts interest rates after US Fed move

          EconomyDecember 10, 2025
          Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested the central bank could have a higher threshold for rate cuts after its latest move. AFP

          Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25 basis points but signals pause

          EconomyDecember 10, 2025
          Fed Chair Jerome Powell is steering an increasingly divided ship. Bloomberg

          Federal Reserve poised for final rate cut this year amid growing divisions

          EconomyDecember 08, 2025
          Investors quickly seized on the comments by New York Fed president John Williams to increase their bets on a December interest rate cut. Reuters

          Influential Fed official puts December rate cut back on table

          EconomyNovember 21, 2025
          Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. AP

          US stocks reverse gains as Fed rate cut hopes dim

          EconomyNovember 20, 2025
          US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell in October. EPA

          Fed minutes cast doubt on December US rate cut

          EconomyNovember 19, 2025
          The UAE Central Bank cut interest rates for the second time this year. Reuters

          UAE Central Bank cuts benchmark interest rate after US Fed move

          EconomyOctober 29, 2025
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