Economy News

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged, opting for caution as it monitors inflation and the economic impact of President Donald Trump’s early policies.

With global markets experiencing high volatility, attention now turns to the Federal Reserve’s (FED) policy announcement on January 29, 2025.

The UK government may consider selling its multi-billion-dollar Bitcoin holdings to address gaps in its finances, according to accounting firm RSM.

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% during this week’s FOMC meeting, despite President Trump’s push for cuts and lower oil prices.

Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, shared his outlook on U.S. interest rates, suggesting that while a rate cut might be possible in the near future, an increase could be on the horizon if the economy continues its strong performance.

Japan’s central bank has made a bold move, increasing its benchmark lending rate to 0.5% – a level not seen since 2008.

Donald Trump, on his first day back in office, repealed several Biden-era executive orders, including a 2023 framework aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI).