By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU -The U.S. Federal Reserve's independence is under threat from mounting political interference, according to a clear majority of economists polled by Reuters, although no one expects a July interest rate cut despite a recent divergence in views among policymakers.

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged as it waits to see the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the economy before deciding whether to cut rates again

Asian stocks fell Friday as their latest rally ran out of legs, with sentiment weighed by strong US jobs data that saw investors row back

Traders are ramping up expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2026, which supports the bull case in BTC; however, the bond yield differential suggests JPY strength ahead.

Amid all the mounting political pressure on the Federal Reserve to resume cutting interest rates, Chair Jay Powell is already overseeing the loosest financial conditions in the U.S. economy since before the central bank started hiking early in 2022.

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans registered 6.74% for the week ending July 24, barely down from 6.75% last week.

You can't control what the Fed or your bank will do next, but there are steps you can take to prepare for lower interest earnings now.

With the possibility of Fed rate cuts looming, now is the time to make smart moves with your cash—earning great returns while they're still available.