Claire Jones

IMF ditched top candidate for chief economist job after Trump criticism

Warsh seeks to calm investor jitters as signs of economic strain increase

Key speech at Jackson Hole expected ● Fed chair's style criticised ● New tariffs trigger inflation fears

US bonds slide after Bessent’s buybacks fail to calm jitters

Sell-off persists despite intervention • Debt pile and inflation stoke anxiety

US Treasury to boost long-term bond purchases in effort to restrain sell-off

Warsh firm on Fed guidance despite sell-off in Treasuries

Bank chief retains stripped-back style • Doubts over credibility on inflation

Fed holds rates despite fears of price pressures from renewed Iran conflict

Central bank defies markets ● Inflation threat from energy costs ● Trump vows ‘beating’ for Tehran

Trump blocked from removing Fed governor in win for bank's freedoms

Supreme Court lets Cook stay in role ● Case roiled markets ● Separate ruling allows FTC sackings

Warsh’s push to axe Fed guidance risks lifting borrowing costs, investors warn

Chair’s policy triggers concern ● Hawkish tilt drives bond yields up ● Move could fuel ‘animal spirits’

Warsh era begins at Fed with ditching of bias towards lower borrowing costs

Chair's inaugural meeting • Hawkish tone shift • Rates held steady • First unanimous vote in a year

Iran energy shock starts to squeeze real wages in world’s rich countries

War halts pay recovery ● Strait impasse propels prices ● US, UK and Europe hit ● Diplomacy intensifies

Questions mount over Trump security lapses after brush with alleged shooter

Officials were targeted, investigators say • Suspect's motives unknown • UK in safety talks for King's visit

Fed nominee Warsh adds to rich roster of Trump picks with at least $130mn