Uncertainty from the US Fed on when it might cut interest rates again will bring a degree of relief to Asia’s markets across asset classes, according to analysts https://t.co/LeOPYIwy2r ...

Core Viewpoint - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell remains focused on his current role and has not indicated any plans regarding his future or potential successors as President Trump considers candidates for the Fed chair position [1][4]. Group 1: Powell's Position and Future - Powell stated that Trump's search for a new Fed chair does not affect his ability to perform his duties [1]. - He emphasized his focus on his remaining time as chair and has no new information to share regarding his future [4]. - Powell, appointed by Trump in 2017, is set to complete his term in May 2026 [4]. Group 2: Potential Successors - Trump is reportedly considering several candidates to replace Powell, including his top economic adviser Kevin Hassett, current Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller, and former Fed board Governor Kevin Warsh [5]. - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has completed interviews with candidates and submitted five names to Trump, expressing a desire for "forward-looking" regulators [6][7]. Group 3: Trump's Perspective - Trump has publicly criticized Powell, describing him as "stiff" and expressing a desire for a Fed chair who will be honest about interest rates, advocating for the lowest rates in the world [7].

Housing Market Challenges - Housing supply is low [1] - Many people have very low mortgage rates from the pandemic period, making it expensive to move [1][2] - The country hasn't built enough housing for a long time, leading to a housing shortage [2] - A 25 basis point (0.25%) decline in the federal funds rate may not significantly impact the housing market [1] Structural Issues - The industry lacks the tools to address a secular or structural housing shortage beyond adjusting interest rates [2] - The industry needs more housing of different kinds [2]

Wall Street cheered the Federal Reserve’s decisions to cut interest rates and keep the door open for more cuts, bringing the S&P 500 within striking distance of a record high https://t.co/z6T0BWOh6H ...

The adjustments since September um bring our policy within a broad range of estimates of neutral and as we noted in our statement today, we are well positioned to determine the extent and timing of additional adjustments based on the incoming data, the evolving outlook and the balance of risks. Uh that new language points out that we'll carefully evaluate that incoming data. Uh and also I would note that having reduced our policy rate by 75 basis points since September and 175 basis points since last Septem ...

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Economists are split over what will be the next move by the RBA, with some expecting interest rates to head higher. Read today’s Australia Briefing for your daily dose of the best of Bloomberg from Down Under and around the world https://t.co/0sXRmn8jrL ...

We're scheduled to be at 4%, which is pretty amazing because we have a, you know, Deadhead Fed fan here. I mean, this guy, the head of the Federal Reserve, is a step. And, you know, you fight that.It's amazing. We fight that. And yet interest rates are going down.Except with him, not too much. He did a he did a rather, I would say, a rather small number that could have been doubled, at least double. ...

I wanted to ask you about how the higher inome households are really [clears throat] driving spending right now. They're backed by home equity and stock market wealth, but lower-income consumers are really struggling with the accumulation of 5 years now of rising prices. It's price levels, not really the inflation rate holding some of these families back.How sustainable is this so-called K-shaped economy and and what are the Fed's thoughts on whether that's a risk going forward. So we do um through our vast ...