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Will Powell hint at a rate cut? All eyes on Jackson Hole speech

Markets await Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech for clues on rates. With inflation high and jobs weakening, the Fed faces pressure. Powell may leave a September rate cut on the table, but the trajectory isn't guaranteed.

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Tech Sells Off While Trump Stirs the Fed: Stock Market Today

We've reached another important part of earnings season, though markets remain captivated by the president, the Fed, and interest rate policy.

Kiplinger

S&P Futures Tick Lower Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes and More Retail Earnings

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending down -0.13% this morning, continuing to drop after a tech-led selloff in the prior session, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes, comments from Fed officials, and earnings reports from more retail heavyweights.

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Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting and Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.13%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.15% this morning, starting the week on a cautious note as investors await U.S. President Donald Trump’s talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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September Fed Rate Cut? Goldman, JPMorgan Make The Same Call

Economic tremors ripple across financial markets as shifting global dynamics push major banks to alter their interest rate forecasts. J.P. Morgan now expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its September meeting, moving up its forecast from December.

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Inflation, Fed Leadership and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets face a pivotal week as the S&P 500 navigates mounting political pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid growing calls for more aggressive rate cuts following recent labor market weakening.

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Trump-Backed Push For Rate Cuts Intensifies As Scott Bessent Leads Search For Fed Chair To Succeed Jerome Powell: Report

As President Donald Trump continues to push for lower interest rates, the search for a successor to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has expanded, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the helm.

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Apple Notches Best Week In Years, Trump Shakes Fed Leadership: This Week In Markets

After last week's declines, triggered by a weaker-than-expected jobs report and a June inflation uptick, Wall Street rebounded with strong gains as earnings momentum remained robust.

Benzinga

Here's What Happens to the Economy if Trump Fires Jerome Powell and Installs a Loyalist at the Fed

The Fed should be replaced by free markets, not unbridled presidential power.

Reason

Trump picks top economic aide Stephen Miran for Federal Reserve board

Miran will take the spot vacated by Adriana Kugler if his appointment is approved by the Senate.

Euronews

Trump's New Ally For Lower Rates: Stephen Miran Set For Fed Board Nomination

President Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate Stephen Miran, current chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, to fill the recently vacated Federal Reserve Board seat left by Adriana Kugler.

Benzinga

Trump's Pick For Fed Chair: Christopher Waller Emerges As Frontrunner

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is now seen as the frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as the next Fed chair, according to sources close to the Trump team.

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Another Fed Official Backs A Rate Cut—Goldman Sees Trouble Ahead If The Fed Waits

The July Federal Reserve meeting may go down as the most divided in over three decades, as two key board members, Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller, broke ranks by voting for a rate cut, while Chair Jerome Powell and the majority held rates steady.

Benzinga

Who’s on Trump’s short list for Jerome Powell’s replacement

Trump confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined the role, saying, “I want to work with you,” while market-watchers weigh how each candidate could impact Fed independence and dollar strength.

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Stocks rocked by tariffs and weak US jobs data

The FTSE 100 index closed down 64.23 points at 9,068.58.

Benzinga

Labor Market Is Cracking–And Trump Now Threatens Fed Takeover

The U.S. labor market just offered the first major reality check on President Donald Trump's tariff-driven economic uncertainty—and it's not the message investors or the White House were hoping for.

Euronews

Fed's Powell leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump demands

The Fed left its key short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year, at about 4.3%, as was expected.

Evening Standard

Stocks falter as EU-US trade deal rally fizzles out

The deal, struck at talks in Scotland over the weekend, will see US tariffs of 15% on most imports from the EU.

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Get Ready For Five Fed Cuts, Markets Got It All Wrong: Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is doubling down on its dovish rate path forecast, saying the Federal Reserve is poised to deliver five interest rate cuts through the end of next year—three in 2025 and two more in 2026—a significantly more aggressive easing cycle than markets are currently pricing in.

Benzinga

El-Erian Says Powell Should Resign—To Save The Fed Itself

Escalating political attacks on the Federal Reserve have prompted economist Mohamed El-Erian to say Fed Chair Jerome Powell should resign—not for missteps, but to actually protect the central bank's independence.

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Stocks Finish Slightly Lower on Mixed Earnings Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.05%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.08%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Step Back From New Highs

Investors, traders and speculators continue the low-volume summer grind against now-familiar uncertainties.

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Dollar Weakens as a Fed Official Calls for Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.24%. The dollar came under pressure today following comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller on Thursday evening, who stated that he supports a Fed interest rate cut at the July 29-30 FOMC meeting. Also, an easing of inflation expectations in today's University...

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Fed officials grow more outspoken—and split—over interest rate cuts

Some officials want a July cut to protect the labor market, while others want to wait because they anticipate more inflation coming.

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Stocks Pressured by Weakness in Netflix and Health Insurers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today down -0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.15%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.14%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

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