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Fed Independence Threatened as Trump’s DoJ Targets Powell

This is a significant escalation in tension between the president and the Fed chair.

Ollie Smith Jan 12, 2026

Trump’s Pressure on Fed Is Just the Latest US Policy Concern for Global Investors

Trade wars, a growing US budget deficit, and the firing of the BLS head are seen amounting to ‘significant political risk’ in US markets.

Ollie Smith Aug 29, 2025

Stocks Rise as US Court Rules Trump Tariffs Are Unlawful

Investor skepticism remains with product tariffs still in place and a long legal battle ahead.

Ollie Smith May 29, 2025

Stocks Slide, Led by Nvidia’s Big Decline on New US Export Controls

Meanwhile, Fed Chair Powell warns tariffs could raise inflation and hurt economic growth.

Ollie Smith Apr 16, 2025

Stocks Edge Higher on Talk of Auto Sector Tariff Support

Bond yields tick lower.

Ollie Smith Apr 15, 2025

The View From London: Markets Hit by Seismic Change in Q1

A dramatic start to 2025 has upended investor assumptions about how the world works.

Ollie Smith Apr 1, 2025

Boeing Shares Slide as Panel Failure Spooks Investors

Morningstar maintains its fair value estimate for Boeing’s stock, though investor caution is understandable.

Ollie Smith Jan 8, 2024

As Investors Look for Fed Rate Pause, U.K. and European Rates Hikes Show No Sign of Ending

While U.S. inflation remains sticky, the Fed appears well ahead of its international counterparts.

Ollie Smith Jun 30, 2023

COP27: Can't Fix Tomorrow With Yesterday's Tools

Ollie Smith Nov 15, 2022

Climate Activist: How I Convince Comedians to be COPtimistic

Ollie Smith Nov 11, 2022

Metaverse Concerns Spook Investors As Meta Reports Mixed Q3 Results

We’re lowering our Meta stock fair value estimate to $260 from $346.

Ollie Smith Oct 27, 2022

Bill Browder: A Scared Putin Will Only Escalate the Conflict

Ollie Smith Apr 28, 2022

Musk Looks to Buy Twitter With a Bid At a 54% Premium

The Tesla and SpaceX chief launched a broadside at the lack of free speech on social media in regulatory filings, explaining he wanted to "unlock" the platform's value.

Ollie Smith Apr 14, 2022

The Russia Crisis is Heating Up, But You Need to Stay Cool

Ollie Smith Feb 24, 2022

More About Ollie Smith

Ollie Smith is a senior editor for Morningstar UK. He joined Morningstar in September 2021 after seven years at the financial publishing company Citywire, where he was a reporter, producer, and features and magazine editor.

Smith's efforts have earned him a Headlinemoney Outstanding Achievement Award, a Trade Financial Journalist of The Year award, and industry recognition from financial advisors for his contributions to the conversation on mental health in finance.

He holds a degree in modern history from Oxford University.