Reservists could be called up for war at 65
The UK government plans to extend the call-up age for armed forces reservists from 55 to 65 and lower the threshold for mobilisation. Find out what this means for national defence.
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Hedge Funds Seek Macro Experts as Fed Feud and Geopolitics Roil Markets
Leading hedge funds are aggressively recruiting macro specialists to navigate volatile markets shaped by Federal Reserve policy disputes and rising geopolitical risks. Discover the key hiring trends.
Australia's costly 1990s gold sale as prices soar
Australia's decision to sell two-thirds of its gold reserves in 1997 has cost the nation billions as global uncertainty under Trump sends prices skyrocketing. Discover the full story.
Trump to announce Fed chair replacement amid independence row
Donald Trump hits back at JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon's defence of the Federal Reserve, insisting he will announce a new central bank chair. Explore the escalating conflict over monetary policy independence.
Trump and Dimon in Fed Independence Dispute
Donald Trump criticises JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon for defending the Federal Reserve's independence, as the UK celebrates a record offshore wind auction powering 12 million homes.
Trump's Fed Pressure Risks Global Inflation, RBA Warns
RBA Governor Michele Bullock defends Fed independence as Trump attacks Jerome Powell. Economists warn political rate cuts could fuel inflation in the US and Australia. Read the full analysis.
Market Risk Rises as Trump's Fed Spat Heats Up
Global markets wobble as Trump's DOJ probe into Fed Chair Powell sparks a central bank defence. FTSE 100 and US indices feel the strain. Read the latest market analysis.
Trump's Economic Victory Claim Faces Reality Check
Donald Trump touted a historic economic record in Detroit, but official data and voter anxiety over living costs tell a different story. Read the full analysis.
Global Bankers Support Fed's Powell Amid Political Pressure
Eleven central bank governors issue a rare statement of support for Jerome Powell as Donald Trump escalates his assault on the Federal Reserve. Analysis reveals this as a political tactic to deflect from an affordability crisis worsened by Republican poli
Dimon: Trump's Fed Attacks Risk Independence, Higher Rates
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticises criminal probe into Fed Chair Powell, warning political pressure erodes central bank independence and may push up interest rates. Read the full analysis.
US inflation holds firm at 2.7% in December
US inflation remained steady at 2.7% in December, above the Fed's target. The data fuels political pressure on President Trump over the cost of living. Read the full analysis.
Family Seeks Justice After ICE Agent Kills Minneapolis Mother
The family of Renee Good, shot by an ICE officer, calls for empathy and accountability. Minnesota's AG sues over federal agent surge. Plus, Trump's Iran tariff threat and ex-Fed chairs' condemnation.
Global Central Bankers Unite to Defend Fed Independence
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey signs statement of solidarity with Jerome Powell as US Fed faces criminal inquiry. Read the latest on the threat to central bank independence.
Powell Stands Firm Against Trump's Criminal Investigation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell accuses the Trump administration of a politically motivated criminal probe after the Fed refused to cut interest rates. Explore the escalating battle for central bank independence.
Powell Investigation Signals Trump's Drive for Total Power
The criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is a stark warning to all independent institutions, including the Supreme Court, as Trump demands absolute authority. Read the analysis.
Central Banks Defend Fed's Powell from Trump Pressure
Nine major central bank governors, including the Bank of England's Andrew Bailey, issue a joint statement supporting Jerome Powell's independence amid political pressure from Donald Trump. Read the full story.
Fed Chair Powell faces Trump probe over interest rate defiance
Jerome Powell forced to address police probe seen as attack on Fed's independence. Former chairs Yellen, Bernanke & Greenspan warn of emerging market-style institutional decay. Read the full analysis.
Trump vs Powell: Fed Chair Defies Pressure to Resign
Jerome Powell resists Trump's calls for his ouster and indictment. Meanwhile, the US President warns of potential military action against Iran. Sky News' Trump100 podcast has the latest.
DOJ Investigates Fed Chair Powell in Unprecedented Move
US Justice Department opens criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, escalating a political battle over interest rates and central bank independence. Read the full analysis.
Defence budget cannot fund planned expansion, says military chief
The UK's planned defence expansion is underfunded, a top military official warns MPs. Read the full analysis of the budget constraints and strategic risks facing the armed forces.
Powell Warns Political Pressure Threatens Fed Independence
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell issues stark warning as DoJ investigation raises fears of political interference in US monetary policy. Could Trump's actions backfire?
Warren Slams Trump's Bid to Control Federal Reserve
Senator Elizabeth Warren warns Donald Trump's attempts to influence the Federal Reserve undermine US credibility. She outlines the Democratic Party's economic path forward. Read the full analysis.
Trump Fed Pressure Risks 1970s Inflation, Analysts Say
Economists warn Donald Trump's attempts to influence the Federal Reserve could trigger 1970s-style inflation and global market backlash. Read the full analysis.
Trump Calls for Federal Reserve Investigation
Former President Donald Trump demands an investigation into the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell, alleging political bias. Explore the potential impact on US economic policy.
US Criminal Probe Targets Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
The US Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, sparking fears over central bank independence and sending gold prices soaring.
Senator to Block Fed Nominations Over Powell Investigation
US Senator Thom Tillis pledges to halt all Federal Reserve appointments after a Justice Department investigation into Chair Jerome Powell, escalating a clash over central bank independence. Read the full story.
Powell: DOJ Threatens Criminal Indictment Over Fed Testimony
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell alleges the Department of Justice threatened him with a criminal indictment over Congressional testimony. Read the full story on the escalating pressure on the US central bank.
Trump Weighs Military Options Amid Iran Crackdown
US President Donald Trump considers military action against Iran as protests continue. Hundreds reported killed. Plus, Fed investigation and Golden Globes results.
Trump Threatens Criminal Charges Against Fed Chair
Financial markets tumble as the Trump administration threatens to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, reigniting a fierce battle over US central bank independence. Read the full story.
Dollar falls on Powell investigation news
The US dollar index drops 0.2%, lifting sterling to $1.3440. Analysts warn political pressure on the Fed could further weaken the greenback. Read the full analysis.
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