The United States Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, resisting growing political pressure from President Donald Trump. The announcement is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. US Eastern Time (1800 GMT), and follows a series of key economic data releases this week, including preliminary […]

Asian markets saw a mixed performance on Wednesday, as investors closely monitored developments in China–US trade relations, while also preparing for major tech earnings reports and a closely watched Federal Reserve policy decision. Trade Talks Between China and the US: A Pause Without Progress Following trade agreements between the United States and both Japan and […]