President demands one-year limit should come into force on January 20 but gave no details

US president went from assessing ballroom tiles to instigating regime change and attacking PE firms in tumultuous start to 2026

President demands one-year limit should come into force on January 20 but gave no details

White House’s demand for limit on what issuers can charge rattles investors

The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year.

Lenders say a cap on interest rates is unfair as they need a generous margin in order to offer unsecured credit

Independence of US central bank is a vital anchor for the global financial system

Capping borrowing costs in the US has bipartisan support, but experts warn of unintended consequences.