George Anderson

Former BOJ official Hiroshi Nakaso backs Kevin Warsh for Fed chair, citing crisis experience, communication, and independence.

UK inflation nears target, but a split BoE and PM Starmer's political woes add economic uncertainty.

Canada has scrapped its 2035 ban on new combustion engine cars, shifting to EV incentives and stricter fuel standards, a pivot influenced by industry and trade pressures, raising questions about an indirect mandate for electrification.

UK inflation unexpectedly rose to 3.4%, challenging the Bank of England's interest rate cut timeline.

S&P 500 risks deepen for 2026 with tariffs, extreme valuations, and midterm election jitters.

BoE holds rates, demanding more inflation proof despite a struggling UK economy and political pressures.

UK defense plan, delayed, faces £28bn gap, imperiling Tempest jet, signaling major military pivot.

Fed Governor Lisa Cook prioritizes tackling stalled inflation, signaling no rate cuts despite political pressure.

Britain's services sector roared in January, but accelerating prices charged and rising job cuts complicate the Bank of England's rate path.