Fed & rates
The Fed, the ECB and what interest-rate decisions mean for markets.
InstantWhyFed's Williams says central bank will act if inflation fails to ease, Yahoo reports
The New York Fed president's comments come as markets await the central bank's next move following a sharp sel
InstantWhyU.S. intervenes in currency markets to support the yen for first time in nearly three decades
The coordinated action with Japan aims to halt the currency's slide toward 40-year lows, marking a rare direct
InstantWhyFed's preferred inflation gauge falls for first time since pandemic, but central bank holds rates steady
The PCE index declined in June, the first drop since 2020, yet the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchang
InstantWhyFTSE 100 rises to new record as defence stocks rally ahead of Bank of England decision
London's blue-chip index climbed above 10,978 points, lifted by Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems, while investors a
InstantWhyBMW earnings slump deepens as China sales weaken, restructuring pressure mounts
The German automaker's latest quarterly results show continued pressure from the Chinese market, where demand
InstantWhyFederal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation pressures mount
The central bank kept rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting, with three members dissenting in favo
InstantWhyCoca-Cola shares rise after quarterly earnings beat expectations
The beverage giant's results offered a read-through on consumer spending as investors parse demand trends
InstantWhyTreasury yields surge during Warsh press conference as bond market tests Fed resolve
The 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007 as the central bank chief spoke, signaling investo
InstantWhy30-year Treasury yield hits 19-year high as investors demand action on inflation
The long-bond yield surged to its highest level since 2007 as markets price in persistent inflation risk ahead
InstantWhyDow drops 1,100 points in worst session since April 2025 as inflation fears grip investors
The blue-chip index fell sharply after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks on rates and inflation failed to calm m
InstantWhyDow falls 1,100 points as rates jump after Fed holds policy steady
The blue-chip index dropped sharply as investors sold stocks following the central bank's decision to leave ra
InstantWhyVolkswagen profits fall sharply as China sales slump triggers cost-cutting plan
The Guardian reports the German carmaker has cut its revenue forecast and is pushing through a programme that