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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.

Fortune · Dec 31, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025

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 · Dec 20, 2025

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

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Fortune · Dec 18, 2025

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...

Barchart · Dec 17, 2025

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....

Barchart · Dec 17, 2025

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...

Barchart · Dec 17, 2025

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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...

Barchart · Dec 17, 2025

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...

Barchart · Dec 17, 2025

Scott Bessent said Trump could announce a new Fed chair 'before Christmas': Here's what you need to know about the leading candidates

What to know about Fed candidates Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, Chris Waller and Rick Rieder.

Fortune · Dec 15, 2025

Gold's 55% Rally Today Turns Into a 'Debasement Trade' Stampede— Investors Fear It's Only the Beginning

Fed Officials Signal Rate Cut, Gold Rises, Dollar Falls

International Business Times UK · Nov 26, 2025

S&P Futures Tick Lower With Focus on U.S. Retail Sales and PPI Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending down -0.12% this morning as investors brace for a flood of U.S. economic data, with particular attention on the retail sales report and producer inflation figures, to assess whether optimism about a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in December can hold up.

Barchart · Nov 25, 2025

Stocks Finish Sharply Higher as Tech Stocks Soar

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up by +1.55%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +2.62%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +1.56%, and December...

Barchart · Nov 24, 2025

Traders Flood Fed Rate-Cut Bets After Dovish Talks: 'Wild Volatility,' El Erian Says

Traders are rapidly piling into bets that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates in December, a sharp reversal from just days ago when most expected the central bank to keep borrowing costs unchanged amid inflation concerns.

Benzinga · Nov 24, 2025

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Barchart · Nov 24, 2025

Dollar Slightly Lower on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.03%. The dollar posted modest losses on Monday and came under pressure on dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who said he’s advocating a December rate cut by the Fed. Mr. Waller’s comments pushed the chance of a Fed rate...

Barchart · Nov 24, 2025

Stocks Climb as Technology Shares Rebound

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +1.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +2.01%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +1.28%, and December...

Barchart · Nov 24, 2025

Dollar Slightly Higher on Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.06%. Weakness in the yen is supporting gains in the dollar today, as the yen attempts to hold above last Friday's 10-month low. Gains in the dollar are limited after dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who said he's advocating...

Barchart · Nov 24, 2025

Stocks Supported by Strength in Tech and Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +1.51%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.61%, and December...

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International Business Times · Nov 19, 2025

Fed Split Deepens As December Rate Cut Hangs In The Balance

Governor Christopher Waller has pushed for a 25-basis-point cut, citing a weakening labor market, rising reports of layoffs, and softening private-sector hiring. He argued that inflation, once temporary price pressures are excluded, is moving closer to the Fed's 2% target.

Euronews · Nov 19, 2025

Uncertainties over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

A December rate cut is far from certain as inflation continues to run above the Fed's target. At the same time, risks to the US job market remain.

Benzinga · Nov 18, 2025

Fed's Waller Backs Rate Cut In December Amid Weakening Labor Market: 'Not Worried About Inflation Accelerating'

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller argued for "continuing rate cuts" on Monday, stating he supports cutting the Fed’s policy rate at its next meeting in December to manage risks from a deteriorating labor market.

Barchart · Nov 17, 2025

Stocks Fall Ahead of Nvidia Earnings and US Economic Data

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday fell by -0.92%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell by -1.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell by -0.83%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -0.83%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Benzinga · Nov 17, 2025

Tech Selloff Resumes As Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fade: Palantir Eyes Worst Month Since 2023

The tech selloff reignited Monday afternoon, with AI-linked stocks taking another hit after their worst week since April's tariff-driven pullback.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Federal Reserve to cut key rate Wednesday, may signal another cut to follow

The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut its key interest rate on Wednesday and could signal it expects another cut in December as the central bank seeks to bolster hiring

Axios · Oct 27, 2025

What to know about Trump's finalists to replace Powell as Fed chair

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects a selection to be made before year's end.

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