Financial Times Archives
October 05, 2016Donald Trump Goes After the Fed's Independence
Sam Fleming examines the recent attacks by Donald Trump on the Federal Reserve's political independence.
The Federal Reserve Stays on the Sidelines
A divided Federal Reserve has opted to keep policy unchanged for the sixth straight meeting. Sam Fleming discusses the reasons for the decision and when rates may finally move.
August 24, 2016How Influential Are Central Bank Governors?
Central banks are seeing new governor appointments, but it seems these great people do not influence market activities as they used to. In a world of ultra-low interest rates and very calm markets, the FT's Roger Blitz says investors are focused mainly on the actions of the US Federal Reserve.
John Authers: Janet Yellen's Loss of Momentum
The FT's John Authers looks at a question that, in his words, "we might be asking ourselves for the rest of our lives."