Central Banking

The Monetary Power of Words in Central Bank Communication

Words have become one of the most powerful instruments in monetary policy, sometimes stronger than rate moves or liquidity operations.

Babuji K

August 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Powell Hints at September Rate Cut as Job Market Risks Rise

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Richard Fargose

August 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM IST

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Powell’s Caution, CBO’s Fantasy and Illusions That Move Markets, Budgets

Powell’s cautious words and the CBO’s tariff arithmetic show how modern finance thrives on misreadings and manufactured optimism.

R. Gurumurthy

August 23, 2025 at 3:58 AM IST

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Powell’s Precarious Balance

Powell’s Jackson Hole signal of a rate cut showed a Fed caught between rising unemployment risks and Trump’s tariff-fuelled inflation pressures.

BasisPoint Groupthink

August 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM IST

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The Morning Edge

Fed Officials Signal Caution on Rate Cuts, Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech in Focus

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Richard Fargose

August 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM IST

Fed Enters RBI Debate as Singh Flags Global Linkages

BasisPoint Insight

August 21, 2025 at 2:44 AM IST

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Questions for the Fed

The Fed’s inflation mistakes, overconfidence in financial regulation, and other errors partly reflect the “groupthink” to which all organizations are prone.

Glenn Hubbard

August 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM IST

US Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

Europe Backs Zelenskyy as Trump Weighs Ukraine Peace Pact

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Richard Fargose

August 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM IST

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Powell, Under Construction

Trump’s latest shot at Powell swaps rate charts for blueprints, but the aim is the same: bend the Fed to his campaign tune.

BasisPoint Groupthink

August 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM IST

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The Morning Edge

Trump Narrows Fed Chair Search, Eyes Kugler Replacement This Week

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Richard Fargose

August 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM IST

White House

FOMC Holds Rates Steady in Historic Split Amid Pressure from Trump

BasisPoint Insight

July 31, 2025 at 2:11 AM IST

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The Morning Edge

Fed holds rates steady; Powell tempers hopes of a September cut

Here’s your quick read to start the day: a chatty, no-fuss look at overnight moves, the big story, what’s on the docket, and the tickers you need to watch.

Richard Fargose

July 31, 2025 at 1:52 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

How Central Banks Jeopardised Their Independence

By expanding their own understanding of their mandate, monetary authorities became caught up in fiscal policy and triggered inflation, precisely what central-bank independence is intended to avert.

Otmar Issing

July 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM IST

US Federal Reserve

Powell Weighs Politics and Data as Trump Heat Clouds Fed’s Path

Political fire and mixed data frame this week’s Fed decision; Powell must hold the centre while keeping September easing firmly in play.

BasisPoint Groupthink

July 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM IST

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The Morning Edge

Trump Hits Out at Fed’s Renovation Spend; Trade Talks Lift Sentiment

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Richard Fargose

July 25, 2025 at 2:09 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

Through the Glass Darkly: Listing The Known Unknowns

As global risks mount, from volatility in the Russian oil supply to uncertainty over the future of the Fed chair, are we adequately prepared for the coming economic shocks?

Abheek Barua

July 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM IST

Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

Trump Hails $550 Billion Japan Deal, Slams Fed Powell as “Numbskull”

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Richard Fargose

July 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM IST

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Is Trump About to Fire the Fed Chair?

The Fed’s independence has been one of the most important and stabilizing developments in economic policy in decades. Trump would hurt businesses and households by damaging it.

Michael R. Strain

July 22, 2025 at 3:17 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

Powell Defends Fed HQ Costs as US Data Shows Retail, Jobs Rebound

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Richard Fargose

July 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

EU Warns of Retaliation as Trump Presses Fed, Tariff Tensions Rise

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Richard Fargose

July 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM IST

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The Morning Edge

Trump Turns Up Heat on Fed and Japan as Economic Crosswinds Stir Fresh Uncertainty

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Richard Fargose

July 1, 2025 at 1:32 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Powell Defends Fed's Interest-on-Reserves Power, Warns Against Costly Overhaul

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Richard Fargose

June 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

Digest

The Morning Edge: Powell Warns Tariffs May Fuel Inflation; US Intel Questions Impact Of Iran Strikes

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Richard Fargose

June 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

Fed Holds Rates, Flags Caution on Tariff-Led Inflation

BasisPoint Insight

June 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM IST

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The Morning Edge: Fed Signals Strategic Rethink Amid Era of Persistent Supply Shocks

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Richard Fargose

May 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

Digest

The Morning Edge: Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Mounting Economic Crosscurrents from Trade Policies

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Richard Fargose

May 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM IST

Fed Holds Rates Steady; Powell Stresses Caution In Uncertain Times

BasisPoint Insight

May 8, 2025 at 1:12 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

Digest

The Morning Edge: Trump Demands Immediate Rate Cuts, Escalating Fed Feud as Markets Wobble

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Richard Fargose

April 22, 2025 at 1:31 AM IST

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The Morning Edge: Powell Signals Patience as Tariffs Complicate Fed's Mandate

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Richard Fargose

April 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM IST

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The Morning Edge: Powell Warns of Economic Crosswinds as Trump Tariffs Reshape Outlook

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Richard Fargose

April 7, 2025 at 1:31 AM IST

US Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty, Maintains 2025 Rate Cut Forecast

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady for a second consecutive meeting as officials balanced concerns over slowing economic growth against the risk of persistent inflation.

Richard Fargose

March 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM IST

The Morning Edge: Fed Signals Potential Overhaul of Key Rate Forecast Tool

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Richard Fargose

March 10, 2025 at 1:07 AM IST

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