Can Trump Influence the Federal Reserve and Interest Rates?
Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has waged a fierce campaign to impose his will on the Federal Reserve, breaking with the modern convention of walling off the US central bank from political interference, at least publicly. He sought to pressure Jerome Powell, the Fed chairman Trump appointed d
Mexico Inflation Falls to 3.37% as Banxico Holds Rates
Mexico Week Key Facts —Inflation. Annual CPI fell to 3.37% in June 2026, the lowest reading since December 2020. —Remittances. Inflows rose 4.2% year-on-year in June 2026, rebounding after a 4.6% drop in 2025. —Rate Decision. Banxico held its policy rate at 6.50% on August 6 and pushed its 3% inflation target to Q4 202
Duke seeks financial system overhaul, faults high interest rates, rising debt
Presidential candidate of the People's Redemption Party (PRP) for the 2027 general election, Donald Duke, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria's financial architecture, warning that high interest rates, rising public debt and misplaced government spending are crippling businesses and slowing economic grow