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RBNZ Raises Cash Rate to 2.50% and Signals More Hikes

Lingering second‑round effects from an earlier oil‑price shock make further increases likely according to the bank.

Fed’s Williams Says Policy Leadership Will Hold Steady as Warsh Confirmation Stalls

Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh to Succeed Powell at the Federal Reserve

Japan Signals Yen Defense Readiness With U.S.-Coordinated Action Left Open

Trump Names Warsh and Hassett as Leading Candidates to Succeed Powell at the Fed

Trump Signals Kevin Hassett as Front-Runner for Fed Chair as Markets Bet on Faster Cuts

Bessent Says Trump Likely to Name Next Fed Chair Before Christmas

Treasury’s Bessent Praises Bullard After Two-Hour Interview in Fed Chair Search

Trump Urges Powell Exit, Plans Early Fed Successor Tied to Steep Cuts

Trump Vows to ‘Force Something’ on Fed as Powell Prepares to Hold Rates