NB Finance News: Economic Updates & Market Trends
NB Finance News
Warsh settles some nerves at Jackson Hole
Speech gave a crisper picture of how he reads the economy but leaves open questions over Fed ‘reaction function’
By NB
Aug 29, 2026
Hawkish Warsh hints Fed will raise rates if inflation does not fall soon
Wall Street cranks up bets on September increase in borrowing costs following central bank chair’s Jackson Hole address
By NB
Aug 29, 2026
Iran war approaching Ukraine-style stalemate, says shipping boss
Freight rates remain at record highs while oil prices fall back on talks between Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
By NB
Aug 27, 2026
Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle children’s social media harm case
Case relating to alleged failures of child protection was getting under way in California
By NB
Aug 27, 2026