The Fed raises rates for the first time in three years and signals more; Trump demands the opposite
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the same fact, two accounts
GermanyBerlin is particularly taking note of the demonstration of independence by Kevin Warsh, the Fed president appointed by Donald Trump himself, who raised rates against the explicit will of his political patron.
What each one tells
opposition
JapanTokyo is measuring the widening gap in rates with Washington: the yen is slipping to 156 against the dollar, while the stock market is benefiting from a reprieve ahead of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting.
- Germany
Domestic-centered
the coverage prioritizes the impact on the German stock market over the repercussions on emerging currencies or the central banks of the Gulf.
What the account puts first
Japancentered on the Bank of Japan
coverage emphasizes the BOJ's monetary policy meeting rather than the power struggle between Trump and the Fed.
Omission of the US political reaction
Japanese articles do not mention Trump's demand to lower rates, focusing on the market effect of the decision.
- Germany
Independence-centered
the coverage focuses on the showdown between Warsh and Trump rather than the economic mechanisms of the surge alone.
Reliance on market strategists
the articles rely on asset managers and banks to interpret the expected reaction from Trump.
What it leans on
JapanReliance on a single wire report
The Mainichi and Kyodo News articles reuse the same Kyodo wire report on the Fed's decision.
and the figures
-1.2%, to 51,462 points
Variation of the Dow Jones on September 16
% change
only one reports itthis press does not report this figure
12 of the 18 anticipate an increase, 4 are waiting for two
Share of Fed officials anticipating another hike in 2026
responsible for the total staff of the committee
same figure12 anticipate an increase, 4 foresee two, 2 a status quo (out of 18)