Fed Cuts Interest Rates in December Meeting

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

International

The US Federal Reserve has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, setting the new federal funds target range at 3.50% to 3.75%. This marks the third rate cut of 2025, as the central bank aims to support an economy showing signs of slowing while keeping inflation in check.

International

Trump Says Rate Cut Is Key Test For New Fed Chair

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

President Donald Trump has said that support for interest rate cuts will be a deciding factor when choosing the next chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve. He called it a “litmus test”, making clear that any nominee must favour reducing borrowing costs soon. Criticism of current leadership Trump again criticised the current Fed leadership and […]

Economy National

Rupee May Not Recover Even With US Rate Cut

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Analysts expect little relief for the Indian rupee even if the US Federal Reserve announces a 25 basis-point rate cut this week. The currency has been under pressure in recent months due to weak foreign inflows, a wide trade deficit and concerns over global demand. Fed Move May Have Limited Impact Normally, a rate cut […]

Expert Opinions Opinion

Trump’s Tariff War Just Bled The US Banks Dry

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

The Federal Reserve just quietly injected $125 billion into the veins of the American banking system in a matter of five days. That’s right—while President Donald Trump boasts about reviving American industry and making “America First” great again, the nation’s central bank was busy running a silent rescue operation to prevent a liquidity crisis. It’s […]

International

Fed Cuts Rates, Cites Data Gaps During Shutdown

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The Federal Reserve (Fed) announced a 0.25 percentage-point reduction in its benchmark interest rate, citing significant limitations in economic data due to the current U.S. federal government shutdown. Chair Jerome Powell highlighted that a lack of timely labour-market and inflation signals is making policy decisions more challenging. The rate cut drew dissent from two

International

Trump Urges Fed to Complete Renovation, Cut Interest Rates

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

President Donald Trump visited the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington on July 24, urging the central bank to wrap up its renovation project and push forward with interest rate cuts. The visit marked a rare presidential appearance at the Fed and underscored Trump’s ongoing focus on economic policy and central bank operations. Renovation Cost Dispute […]