Commentary

Fed's Bowman says progress on lowering inflation has stalled

Fed can look through energy shock if it stays credible on monetary policy Still early to gauge Middle East war's impact on the economy Reacting to temporary energy shock could weigh down economy I'm optimistic the end of the war will bring easing energy prices Current "moderately

Powell warns Fed independence at risk if officials can be removed over policy

Former Fed chair Powell, now a governor, warned at a Boston ceremony that any administration able to remove Fed officials over policy differences sets a precedent every future administration will follow. Summary: Source: Wall Street Journal, reporting by Nick Timiraos ( gated ) P

Monday open FX. Indicative rates 01 June 2026

Barely much change from late Friday levels. I'll be back with weekend news of note soon. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

The US Blockade of Iran after Six Weeks

Much of the commentary on the US blockade says it's failed, but that's total nonsense

ECBs Lane:Monetary policy decisions will continue to be made on a meeting-by-meeting basis

ECBs Lane gave a speech at a Dinner event. Below are the main commentary on the Economy/Policy. Supply-driven energy shocks hurt euro area growth: Lane said oil-price increases caused by supply disruptions — especially geopolitical events — tend to lower euro area GDP growth by a

Taking Stock of the US Blockade

There's endless commentary that the blockade has failed, but that's total nonsense