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Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the Senate as the next Federal Reserve chair in a 54-45 vote, the closest and most divisive in modern era.
Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the Senate as the next Federal Reserve chair in a 54-45 vote, the closest and most divisive in modern era. Warsh, a critic of monetary policy who has called for "regime change" at the Fed, takes over from Jerome Powell whose term expires Friday. President Trump has publicly stated expectations for Warsh to lower interest rates.
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve governor on Tuesday with a 51-45 vote, clearing the way for an expected chair confirmation vote on Wednesday.
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve governor on Tuesday with a 51-45 vote, clearing the way for an expected chair confirmation vote on Wednesday. Warsh, who previously served on the Fed's Board of Governors from 2006-2011, is President Trump's pick to lead the central bank.
UK gilt markets are pricing in political uncertainty surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer's potential departure, with long-dated borrowing costs surging to their highest levels since the late 1990s.
UK gilt markets are pricing in political uncertainty surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer's potential departure, with long-dated borrowing costs surging to their highest levels since the late 1990s. 30-year gilt yields have approached 5.8% and 20-year yields exceed 5.7% amid reported pressure from over 80 MPs demanding Starmer's resignation.
Central banks have accessed yuan swap lines with the People's Bank of China at the highest levels in two years, signaling increased demand for Chinese currency liquidity.
Central banks have accessed yuan swap lines with the People's Bank of China at the highest levels in two years, signaling increased demand for Chinese currency liquidity. This reflects growing international reliance on PBOC swap facilities amid potential currency stress or capital flow concerns.
UK government bond yields surged to multi-decade highs as 10-year gilts jumped to 5.103% and 20/30-year yields reached levels not seen since 1998.
UK government bond yields surged to multi-decade highs as 10-year gilts jumped to 5.103% and 20/30-year yields reached levels not seen since 1998. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign following Labour's poor local election performance and ongoing economic stagnation.
Markets are digesting mixed signals: geopolitical peace negotiations have stalled while technology stocks, particularly AI-related equities, continue their rally despite broader uncertainty.
Markets are digesting mixed signals: geopolitical peace negotiations have stalled while technology stocks, particularly AI-related equities, continue their rally despite broader uncertainty. The disconnect suggests investor confidence in secular AI trends is overriding near-term geopolitical risk concerns.
Global equity markets are rising while US Treasury yields are declining in anticipation of upcoming Federal Reserve communications or decisions.
Global equity markets are rising while US Treasury yields are declining in anticipation of upcoming Federal Reserve communications or decisions. This reflects investor positioning ahead of Fed-related announcements.
Kevin Warsh has been nominated or is expected to become chair of the Federal Reserve, facing the dual challenge of managing resurgent inflation while dealing with political pressure from an impatient Donald Trump administration.
Kevin Warsh has been nominated or is expected to become chair of the Federal Reserve, facing the dual challenge of managing resurgent inflation while dealing with political pressure from an impatient Donald Trump administration. The article examines the structural headwinds Warsh will confront, including sticky inflation and potential policy constraints from executive pressure.
Global equity markets are rising while US Treasury yields are declining in anticipation of upcoming Federal Reserve communications or decisions.
Global equity markets are rising while US Treasury yields are declining in anticipation of upcoming Federal Reserve communications or decisions. This reflects investor positioning ahead of Fed-related announcements.
Kevin Warsh has been nominated or is expected to become chair of the Federal Reserve, facing the dual challenge of managing resurgent inflation while dealing with political pressure from an impatient Donald Trump administration.
Kevin Warsh has been nominated or is expected to become chair of the Federal Reserve, facing the dual challenge of managing resurgent inflation while dealing with political pressure from an impatient Donald Trump administration. The article examines the structural headwinds Warsh will confront, including sticky inflation and potential policy constraints from executive pressure.
U.S. rates futures are rising on expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current policy stance without near-term rate changes.
U.S. rates futures are rising on expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current policy stance without near-term rate changes. Market participants are pricing in a steady outlook for monetary policy based on recent economic data and Fed communications.
Wall Street closed August on a weak note as investors grew concerned about Federal Reserve policy direction heading into the September FOMC meeting.
Wall Street closed August on a weak note as investors grew concerned about Federal Reserve policy direction heading into the September FOMC meeting. Market uncertainty around the timing and magnitude of potential rate cuts weighed on equities.
Wall Street closed with minimal movement as investors weighed uncertainty around Federal Reserve policy direction.
Wall Street closed with minimal movement as investors weighed uncertainty around Federal Reserve policy direction. Market participants remain cautious ahead of upcoming Fed communications and economic data.
A confluence of four economic headwinds has eliminated expectations for a Fed rate hike in June, according to Reuters analysis.
A confluence of four economic headwinds has eliminated expectations for a Fed rate hike in June, according to Reuters analysis. The combination of persistent inflation concerns, labor market softness, banking sector fragility, and geopolitical uncertainty has shifted market pricing decisively away from tightening.
The S&P 500 closed essentially flat after an initial rally faded, with traders holding positions ahead of an imminent Federal Reserve decision.
The S&P 500 closed essentially flat after an initial rally faded, with traders holding positions ahead of an imminent Federal Reserve decision. Market participants are cautiously waiting for the Fed's official statement and rate guidance.
The Nasdaq closed at a record high as market participants position ahead of an upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision.
The Nasdaq closed at a record high as market participants position ahead of an upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision. Investors are reassessing portfolio allocations in anticipation of potential policy shifts.
U.S. stocks declined with the Dow Jones extending its losing streak to 9 consecutive sessions ahead of an upcoming Federal Reserve decision.
U.S. stocks declined with the Dow Jones extending its losing streak to 9 consecutive sessions ahead of an upcoming Federal Reserve decision. Market weakness reflects investor caution as traders await clarity on the Fed's policy direction.
U.S. equities closed slightly lower in choppy trading following a Federal Reserve rate cut announcement.
U.S. equities closed slightly lower in choppy trading following a Federal Reserve rate cut announcement. The market's muted response suggests mixed sentiment about the rate reduction and its implications for economic growth and inflation.
The Bank of Japan held its policy rate steady at 0.75% in April 2026, maintaining borrowing costs at a 30-year high.
The Bank of Japan held its policy rate steady at 0.75% in April 2026, maintaining borrowing costs at a 30-year high. The decision came via a 6–3 split vote, with officials nearly doubling their 2026 inflation forecast, signaling evolving inflation expectations despite the hold.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces internal political pressure amid a cabinet crisis, with ministers reportedly calling for his departure.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces internal political pressure amid a cabinet crisis, with ministers reportedly calling for his departure. Separately, President Trump signals the Iran ceasefire is fragile and invites U.S. corporate executives to join a China trip. Wall Street continues rallying despite mixed Asian and European market performance.
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