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By staying on the Fed's board, Jerome Powell could be doing incoming Chairman Kevin Warsh a huge favor

Powell will still be around to be Trump’s punching bag and take at least some of the flak for Warsh.

Fortune

How AI is forcing central banks to rethink inflation and rates

Central banks are racing to understand how AI is reshaping inflation — and they do not all agree on the answer.

Euronews

Stock Index Futures Gain on Hopes of U.S.-Iran Talks, Retail Sales Data and Warsh Hearing on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.35%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.40% this morning on hopes for further U.S.-Iran talks that could advance a Middle East peace deal.

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Stocks End Mixed as Risk-On Rally Falters Late: Stock Market Today

Uncertainty about the geopolitical situation continues to drive financial markets up and down.

Kiplinger

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Oil Prices Surge Above $100 on Middle East Conflict

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -1.08%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -1.12% this morning, pointing to further losses on Wall Street as the escalating Middle East conflict triggered fresh turmoil in energy markets.

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Stocks Retreat on Inflation Concerns and a Weak US Job Market

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.33%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.95%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.51%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -1.39%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Pressured by a Weak US Payroll Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.35%. The dollar was under pressure on Friday from a weaker-than-expected US Feb payroll report. Also, a decline in US Jan retail sales added to negative sentiment toward the dollar. Losses in the dollar were limited on Friday as a slump...

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Stocks Retreat Amid Inflation Fears and Weak US Jobs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.95%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.00%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.76%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.95%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Falls on the Weaker-Than-Expected US Payroll Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.20%. The dollar is under pressure today from a weaker-than-expected US Feb payroll report. Also, a decline in US Jan retail sales added to negative sentiment toward the dollar. Losses in the dollar are limited as a slump in equity markets...

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Stock Index Futures Mixed With Focus on Trump’s SOTU Address and U.S. Economic Data

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.04%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.21% this morning as sentiment remains cautious following yesterday’s selloff on Wall Street triggered by concerns over the disruptive impact of AI.

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Fed's Waller says rate cut in March is a 'coin flip' following a strong US jobs report

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said Monday that solid job gains in January could mean the central bank can skip a rate cut at its next meeting in March, a move that would likely spur further attacks by President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

S&P 500 Tops 7,000, Fed Pauses Rate Cuts: Stock Market Today

Investors, traders and speculators will probably have to wait until after Jerome Powell steps down for the next Fed rate cut.

Kiplinger

Jerome Powell says Fed independence isn’t lost … yet. ‘I certainly hope we won’t’ lose it

Powell made clear he believes the Fed can remain independent despite attacks from the Trump administration.

Fortune

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in defiance of Trump who wants them lowered

When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.

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Fed holds rates at an unusual moment: Stocks at record highs, dollar under pressure, and Powell in the crosshairs

Two governors dissented in favor of a cut, including Christopher Waller, a top contender for the chairmanship to replace Powell.

Fortune

Trump may name Jerome Powell’s replacement at Davos: Meet the top 4 candidates for Fed chair

There are two Kevins, a BlackRock executive, and a DOJ investigation looming

Fortune

Dollar set for worst year since 2017 with Fed drama center stage

“The biggest factor for the dollar in first quarter will be the Fed,” said Yusuke Miyairi, a foreign-exchange strategist at Nomura.

The Independent UK

Big companies aren’t making plans to hire in 2026: ‘Everybody’s afraid for their jobs’

The unemployment rate rose to 4.6 percent in November, the highest it's been in four years

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Trump and his new handpicked Fed chair—whoever it will be—are going to clash ‘almost immediately,’ economists predict

Capital Economics expects the Fed to cut rates by just 25 basis points next year as the AI boom keeps economic growth robust.

Fortune

Fed chair contender Christopher Waller says weak jobs data is strengthening the case for more rate cuts: ‘AI is stalling hiring'

Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.

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Stocks Settle Sharply Lower as Tech Stocks Routed

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down by -1.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -1.93%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -1.02%, and December...

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Dollar Pushes Higher as Stocks Weaken

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.24%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday due to weakness in GBP/USD after UK November consumer prices rose less than expected. Also, weakness in the yen on Wednesday was positive for the dollar as Japanese fiscal concerns weigh on the yen....

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Stocks Retreat as AI Infrastructure Companies and Chip Makers Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.12%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.66%, and December...

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Dollar Gains on Weakness in the British Pound and Yen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17%. The dollar is moving higher today due to weakness in GBP/USD after UK November consumer prices rose less than expected. Also, weakness in the yen today is positive for the dollar as Japanese fiscal concerns weigh on the yen. The...

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Stocks Mixed with Energy Producers Higher and Homebuilders Lower

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.33%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.06%, and December...

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