The Supreme Court ruled to let presidents remove most federal regulators at will, while preserving the Federal Reserve’s independence from direct political dismissal.
Gold and silver extended their declines as investors weighed geopolitical risks in West Asia alongside expectations of multiple US Federal Reserve rate increases this year.
The Supreme Court halted President Trump’s effort to fire Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook amid controversy over mortgage fraud allegations and board independence.
Four conservative justices sharply criticized the Supreme Court’s early intervention blocking President Trump from firing Fed Governor Lisa D. Cook, arguing the case should proceed through lower courts first.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh begins a sweeping review of Fed operations and communication, ending forward guidance to focus on price stability and signaling possible policy shifts.
The Bank for International Settlements warns that heavy debt financing in AI ventures may heighten risks of a financial crisis if rising investor optimism reverses.
The US dollar has risen significantly this year, propelled by expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes and growing investor enthusiasm for AI-related US assets.
Auto loan refinancing volumes nearly doubled in early 2026 as falling interest rates and rising vehicle costs prompt consumers to seek better loan terms.
Major tech firms blame surging chip and memory costs driven by AI demand for recent price hikes in devices and gaming consoles that are years old.
Sublease office space in Manhattan has plunged to its lowest level in years as AI and tech companies rapidly absorb available inventory, pushing landlords to reclaim and re-lease space at higher rents.
The Bank for International Settlements warns that rising debt, volatile inflation, and massive AI spending could trigger significant market disruptions and financial instability.
The Bank for International Settlements highlights growing risks from debt-driven AI infrastructure spending, warning market corrections could spark widespread financial fallout.