A recent US Supreme Court ruling has bolstered the independence of the Federal Reserve (Fed), protecting its leadership from political pressure. This decision potentially strengthens the central bank’s […]
Fed Halts Bond Purchases, Triggering Crypto Market Reactions
The Federal Reserve’s decision to halt bond purchases in May 2025 has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency market. Key takeaways from this shift include a decline in Bitcoin […]
Waller Hints at Potential 2025 Interest Rate Cuts Linked to Tariff Reductions
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has indicated a possible shift in interest rates towards cuts in 2025, contingent on favorable progress regarding tariffs. His comments were made during […]
Understanding the Federal Reserve’s Strategy: Global Impact on Markets
The Federal Reserve (the U.S. central bank) wields significant influence globally, shaping both the domestic American economy and international markets through its policies. Its decisions impact capital flows, […]
CBN Keeps MPR Steady at 27.50% Despite Inflation Easing
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) decided to keep its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) unchanged at 27.50% after a significant 300th meeting on May 19-20, 2025. This decision […]
Central Banks Test ‘Instant’ Monetary Policy Changes Using Blockchain
Central banks are accelerating their exploration of blockchain technology by testing a prototype tool that could allow them to implement monetary policy changes instantaneously in tokenized financial environments, […]
Upcoming Economic Calendar: Key Events and Data Releases to Watch
Wednesday will see a series of key speeches from Fed officials, including Harker and Daly, followed by the release of initial jobless claims for the week ending May […]
NY Fed & BIS Launch Project Pine to Explore Tokenized Markets
The New York Federal Reserve and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) have launched Project Pine, an initiative focused on tokenizing monetary policy tools in wholesale financial markets. […]
New York Fed and BIS Test Smart Contracts for Monetary Policy in Simulated Market Scenarios
A collaboration between the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (NYFed) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has explored the potential of smart contracts in monetary policy. […]
ECB Set to End Interest Rate Cuts, Shaping Financial Landscape
The European Central Bank (ECB) is edging closer to concluding its series of interest rate reductions, a move expected to significantly impact financial markets and investor strategies. Latvian […]
Fed Chair Powell Signals Changes in Monetary Policy Framework
These changes could lead to significant market fluctuations as global financial systems seek clarification regarding the Fed’s new strategy for managing inflation and driving maximum employment. The impact […]
New York Fed and BIS Explore Smart Contract Feasibility for Monetary Policy
A new research report from the New York Federal Reserve and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), titled ‘Project Pine,’ investigates the use of smart contracts in tokenized […]
Powell Opens Thomas Laubach Research Conference: Analyzing Monetary Policy Strategy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell kicked off the Thomas Laubach Research Conference on May 15, 2025, in Washington D.C., focusing on a comprehensive review of monetary policy strategy. […]
FED Chair Discusses Policy Shifts Following Interest Rate Decision
The Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to maintain interest rates in May, postponing anticipated cuts to December. Following this announcement, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell delivered his first public remarks […]
ECB Proposes Digital Euro to Keep Cash Relevant Amidst Digital Payments Surge
As digital payments increasingly dominate daily transactions, the European Central Bank (ECB) believes a digital euro could be essential for maintaining public financial accessibility. In a recent speech […]