TuesdayJul 14, 2026 9:40 am

What Does the Federal Reserve Mean by “Core Inflation”?

CNW PocketChange Exploring the concepts, products and innovations influencing currencies, digital assets and global finance. Core inflation measures price changes excluding food and energy because those costs tend to fluctuate sharply from month to month. Federal Reserve policymakers watch core inflation to gauge whether price increases are becoming widespread throughout the economy. Persistent increases in core inflation can influence interest-rate decisions that affect mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and savings accounts. July 14, 2026 – via  CurrencyNewsWire -- When Federal Reserve officials discuss inflation, they often focus on core inflation rather than overall inflation. Core inflation excludes food and energy prices…

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TuesdayJul 14, 2026 9:10 am

Fed Governor Says Inflation Is at a ‘Crossroads,’ Signals Rate Hike Could Return

CNW CurrenSees Exploring the policies, markets and global events influencing currencies and the movement of money worldwide Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said persistent core inflation could require tighter monetary policy if upcoming data fail to show meaningful improvement. Waller said the U.S. economy and labor market remain resilient, but policymakers must avoid repeating the delayed response to inflation seen in 2021. While lower energy prices could ease headline inflation, Waller said the Federal Reserve remains focused on underlying price pressures as it weighs future policy decisions. July 14, 2026 – via  CurrencyNewsWire -- Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said…

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FridayJun 26, 2026 9:20 am

What Is a Bank Stress Test and Why Does It Matter?

CNW PocketChange Exploring the concepts, products and innovations influencing currencies, digital assets and global finance. The Federal Reserve's annual stress test evaluates whether the nation's largest banks could continue operating during a severe economic downturn.  This year's scenario assumed unemployment rises to 10%, stock prices fall 58%, commercial real estate prices decline 39%, and the economy enters a deep recession.   The Fed found that the 32 participating banks could absorb nearly $708 billion in projected losses while maintaining capital above minimum regulatory requirements. June 26, 2026 – via  CurrencyNewsWire -- Every year, the Federal Reserve puts the country's largest banks through a hypothetical financial disaster to determine whether they have…

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FridayJun 26, 2026 9:00 am

Fed Stress Test Shows Largest U.S. Banks Could Weather a Severe Recession

CNW CurrenSees Exploring the policies, markets and global events influencing currencies and the movement of money worldwide The Federal Reserve's annual stress test found all 32 large U.S. banks remained above minimum capital requirements under a severe recession scenario. Banks were projected to absorb more than $708 billion in loan losses while continuing to lend to households and businesses. The hypothetical scenario included a 39% decline in commercial real estate prices, a 30% drop in home prices and unemployment rising to 10%. June 26, 2026 – via  CurrencyNewsWire -- According to the Federal Reserve's annual bank stress test, the nation's…

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ThursdayJun 18, 2026 11:17 am

FinCEN Proposes Customer ID Rules for Payment Stablecoin Issuers 

CNW CurrenSees  Exploring the policies, markets and global events influencing currencies and the movement of money worldwide Proposal would require payment stablecoin issuers to implement customer identification programs similar to those used by banks and broker-dealers  Regulators seek comment on digital identity tools, verifiable credentials and stablecoin market structure  Rule aims to strengthen anti-money-laundering safeguards and align stablecoin oversight with existing financial regulations June 18, 2026 – via  CurrencyNewsWire -- The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), together with federal banking regulators, has proposed new customer identification program (“CIP”) requirements for payment stablecoin issuers, a move designed to bring portions of the rapidly growing stablecoin market under a regulatory framework similar to that applied to traditional…

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ThursdayJun 11, 2026 9:27 am

Fed to Release 2026 Bank Stress Test Results on June 24

CNW CurrenSees  Exploring the policies, markets and global events influencing currencies and the movement of money worldwide  Federal Reserve to publish annual bank stress test results at 4 p.m. EDT on June 24.   Thirty-two large U.S. banks were evaluated under a scenario featuring a severe global recession and significant stress in real estate and corporate debt markets.   Results will not affect bank capital requirements, as the Fed has frozen current stress-test capital buffers through 2027.   June 11, 2026 – via  CurrencyNewsWire -- The Federal Reserve announced that results from its annual stress test of 32 large U.S. banks will be released on June 24. The exercise assesses whether major…

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FridayJun 05, 2026 12:38 pm

ECB Says Euro’s Global Role Expanded in 2025 Despite Growing Monetary Fragmentation 

CNW CurrenSees  Exploring the policies, markets and global events influencing currencies and the movement of money worldwide  The euro's share of global currency usage rose to approximately 20% in 2025, reinforcing its position as the world's second-most important currency.  Euro-denominated international debt issuance reached a record high, while the euro became the leading currency for green and sustainable bond issuance.  June 5, 2026 – via  CurrencyNewsWire -- According to the European Central Bank's latest report on the international role of the euro, the common currency strengthened its global standing in 2025, with its share across key measures of international use rising to around 20%. The ECB…

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ThursdayJun 04, 2026 10:11 am

Fed Beige Book Highlights Resilient Manufacturing, Consumer Spending Divide and Persistent Cost Pressures

CNW CurrenSees Exploring the policies, markets and global events influencing currencies and the movement of money worldwide  Federal Reserve districts reported slight to moderate economic growth, led by continued strength in manufacturing activity. Consumer spending remained mixed, with higher-income households showing resilience while middle- and lower-income consumers faced increasing financial strain. Rising energy-related costs tied to Middle East tensions were cited as a key driver of inflationary pressures across multiple sectors. June 4, 2026 – via  CurrencyNewsWire -- According to the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, economic activity expanded at a slight to moderate pace across most Federal Reserve districts, supported by continued strength in…

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TuesdayApr 21, 2026 9:00 am

Current Solana and Cryptocurrency Prices Seen as Opportunity to Buy Low Amidst Ongoing Concerns About Debt and Fiat Currencies

The crypto market as a whole goes through many ups and downs, and the current prices provide a unique opportunity for investors to buy low. In addition to investors taking advantages of prices, companies see a chance to manage their own shares, such as Forward Industries, a company building and managing a large-scale Solana treasury. Specifically, Forward Industries recently entered into an agreement to repurchase shares from an institutional investor. Solana and the rest of the crypto market has gone through many ups and downs over the last few years. The current volatility and pressures in the market, encouraged by…

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MondayNov 10, 2025 10:30 am

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FORD) Appoints 25 Members to the Company’s Newly Formed Crypto Advisory Board

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FORD) announced the foundation of a Crypto Advisory Board and revealed the initial 25 members. The inaugural members of the board have experience in areas including capital markets, digital assets, financial services, and the Solana ecosystem. FORD remains committed to growth, and both the management and governance team share the same strategic vision for the company. Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FORD), a Solana treasury company, recently announced the creation of a Crypto Advisory Board, naming the 25 inaugural members of the board (https://ibn.fm/LZmm2). Given their collective experience in capital markets, digital assets, financial services, and the Solana…

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