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Fed expects only one rate cut despite rising energy prices

The Federal Reserve is maintaining a cautious monetary policy stance in the face of persistent inflation, fueled notably by rising oil prices. Policymakers' expectations have now converged toward a...

Powell prepared to remain at Fed helm if successor is not confirmed

Jerome Powell has said that he would remain Chair of the Federal Reserve if his designated successor, Kevin Warsh, is not confirmed by the Senate before his term expires in May. He specified that this...

Fed holds rates steady amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties

The US Federal Reserve has decided to leave interest rates unchanged, against the backdrop of Middle East tensions, persistent inflation and mixed economic signals. Prospects for future rate cuts...

Powell ready to stay on as Fed chair if no successor is confirmed

Jerome Powell said he would remain chairman of the Federal Reserve if his designated successor, Kevin Warsh, is not confirmed by the Senate before his term ends in May. He said the decision is...

The Fed expects only one rate cut despite rising energy prices

The Federal Reserve is keeping a cautious monetary policy stance in the face of persistent inflation, driven in part by higher oil prices. Officials' expectations are now converging on just one rate...

The Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty

The US Federal Reserve decided to leave interest rates unchanged against a backdrop of Middle East tensions, stubborn inflation and mixed signals from the economy. The outlook for cuts remains...

The ECB facing the ghost of 2022

ECB members are still traumatized by the last wave of inflation. However, the context is now very different.

The Fed was close to a soft landing. And now, there's Iran

The Fed was entering 2026 in a relatively comfortable position. However, the conflict in the Middle East is reshuffling the pack.

Global air traffic could more than double by 2050, according to the IATA

The International Air Transport Association highlights robust demand prospects, largely driven by emerging markets despite a structural slowdown in growth....

Between the US and Iran, a War of Attrition

The United States has undeniable military superiority. However, time is working against them.

Global air traffic could more than double by 2050, IATA says

The International Air Transport Association is highlighting solid demand prospects, driven notably by emerging markets despite a structural slowdown in growth....

London and Berlin work on a next-generation deep-strike missile

The UK Ministry of Defence and German authorities are pressing ahead with their military cooperation to develop a new family of long-range missiles, aimed at strengthening deterrence and the two...

Steel Sector Under Pressure, Oddo BHF Says

For Oddo BHF, steel is one of the stock market sectors hit hardest by the Iran conflict, with share price declines of 10% to 20%. The main risk is demand, especially in capital goods, construction and...

China's new strategic phase for the next five years

The People's Republic of China's fifteenth 5-year plan came into effect this week. Let's examine how Beijing intends to approach this new phase, aiming to maintain control over its destiny in a world...

What is Yann LeCun planning with his startup AMI Labs?

He is considered one of the godfathers of artificial intelligence, he left Meta last November, he has just created a unicorn with his first fundraising round, and he is French: let's take a look at...

Judge blocks subpoenas targeting Fed in Jerome Powell investigation

A federal court has stayed subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve as part of a criminal investigation into its chair, Jerome Powell. The judge ruled that the prosecutors' actions could constitute...

A judge blocks subpoenas targeting the Fed in the probe of Jerome Powell

A federal court has put on hold subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve as part of a criminal investigation targeting its chair, Jerome Powell. The judge says prosecutors' tactics could amount to...

Luxury sector faces fresh bout of weakness as challenging environment persists

Luxury stocks are once again among the steepest decliners on the Paris Bourse this Friday, as investors fear the persistence of a degraded commercial environment while the conflict in the Middle East...

The Best Articles of the Week: Oil, AI, Private Credit, Gamification? a Week in Hell

Oil news has been a bit overwhelming this week… making it hard to miss in the press review. AI is never very far away either at the moment - it is even waging war now. To escape this...