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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/22/trump-not-focused-on-economy-poll. This is bad news for the #US #economy, & may well be bad news for the #global economy - it is certainly bad news for the US #dollar as a #trading #currency. Lower #interestrates, when #inflation, US #Federal & global #debt levels are so high?

Most Americans think Trump is not focused enough on economy – poll

New polling shows rising frustration with Trump’s agenda days after president said ‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation’ amid Iran peace talks

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ABC Feeds 3h ago

Caution and long-term thinking as budget adds to softening real estate market
By Stephanie Richards, Eugene Boisvert, and Peta Doherty

After riding a post-COVID wave of booming prices, real estate agents say SA's housing market is starting to level out, as federal budget tax changes and rising interest rates reduce buyer appetite.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-23/federal-budget-softens-adelaide-real-estate-market/106714306

#Budget #PropertyPrices #Tax #InterestRates #RealEstateIndustry #FederalGovernment #HousingPolicy #StephanieRichards #EugeneBoisvert # #PetaDoherty

Caution and long-term thinking as budget adds to softening real estate market

After riding a post-COVID wave of booming prices, real estate agents say SA's housing market is starting to level out, as federal budget tax changes and rising interest rates reduce buyer appetite.

The Mirror: News, Sport, Celebrity & Entertainment [Unofficial]8h ago

Donald Trump heckled at New York rally as president fires back 'take him home to mommy'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/donald-trump-new-york-rally-37195841

Yonhap Infomax News 10h ago

President Trump pledges to cut interest rates "very quickly" while praising newly sworn-in Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, emphasizing that lower rates will boost the housing market and declaring the Iran conflict will end soon without nuclear weapons development.
#YonhapInfomax #DonaldTrump #KevinWarsh #InterestRates #FederalReserve #IranConflict #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=122070

Trump Vows to Cut Rates 'Very Quickly' as He Touts New Fed Chair Warsh - Yonhap Infomax

President Trump pledges to cut interest rates "very quickly" while praising newly sworn-in

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Global News | Breaking, Latest News and Video for Canada [Unofficial]13h ago

Kevin Warsh sworn in as U.S. Fed chair facing inflation, policy pressures

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11860941/kevin-warsh-sworn-in-us-federal-reserve-chair/

Yonhap Infomax News 15h ago

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expresses confidence in new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's monetary policy approach, stating he will make appropriate decisions on interest rates considering inflation and economic growth at White House inauguration ceremony
#YonhapInfomax #ScottBessent #KevinWarsh #FederalReserve #InterestRates #MonetaryPolicy #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=122052

Yonhap Infomax News 17h ago

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signals support for removing easing bias from FOMC policy statement, citing persistent inflation concerns driven by elevated energy prices, while not ruling out future rate hikes if inflation expectations become unanchored despite current labor market stability
#YonhapInfomax #FederalReserve #ChristopherWaller #InflationExpectations #EasingBias #InterestRates #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=122048

Fed's Waller Backs Removing 'Easing Bias' at FOMC, Won't Rule Out Rate Hikes

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WYM Mod 19h ago

Jeff Cox and Kevin Breuninger report: A new era for the Fed? President Trump will swear in Kevin Warsh as Fed chair Friday, as the market anticipates rates will remain steady through 2026. Warsh pledges to manage inflation and reduce rates, a critical balance for the nation's economic future. Discover the full implications for the economy.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/22/trump-kevin-warsh-fed-chair-interest-rates.html #FederalReserve #InterestRates #EconomicPolicy

The Guardian Feeds 1d ago

Britain’s politicians need to worry less about the bond markets – and more about the Bank of England | Daniela Gabor
By Daniela Gabor

A new model of central banking would weaken the power of bond vigilantes – and help progressive politicians pay for transformative change

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/21/politicians-bond-vigilantes-markets-gilts-bank-of-england

#Gilts #Bonds #BankofEngland #Quantitativeeasing #Business #Interestrates #Economics #Pensionsindustry #UKnews #DanielaGabor

Britain’s politicians need to worry less about the bond markets – and more about the Bank of England

A new model of central banking would weaken the power of bond vigilantes – and help progressive politicians pay for transformative change, says academic Daniela Gabor

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Yonhap Infomax News 1d ago

Deutsche Bank forecasts Bank of Korea will maintain hawkish hold in May with possible dissenting votes for rate hike, expecting gradual tightening in July and Q4 amid 2.7% GDP growth and 2.8% inflation outlook
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https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=121912

[Monetary Policy Committee Interview]Deutsche Bank - 'Hawkish Hold Expected in May... Dissenting Votes for Hike Likely'

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