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The Guardian - AU

Tariffs Are Keeping Interest Rates High

The Federal Reserve is unwilling to lower interest rates because "there will be some inflation from tariffs coming," Jerome Powell told a Senate committee.

Reason

Household wealth hit as Trump threatens super balances

Australian super balances have fallen for the first quarter since 2022, with funds warning of further risks posed by Donald Trump's "America first" agenda.

AAP

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Bond Bulls Look To Brazil, India, Indonesia As Emerging Market Debt Rallies

As U.S. Treasuries wobble under the weight of budget deficits and rate uncertainty, emerging market debt is quietly staging a comeback — offering higher real yields, currency resilience, and inflation breathing room.

Benzinga

Chinese exports to UK rise as firms seek to avoid US tariffs

Data shows 16.1% jump as Bank of England suggests influx of cheaper goods could bear down on inflation

The Guardian - UK

The three issues keeping Fed Chair Jerome Powell up at night

The Federal Reserve is currently taking a wait-and-see approach regarding interest rates.

Fortune

What to Know About Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)

Understanding what Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are and how to use them in a portfolio.

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S&P Futures Tick Higher With Focus on Powell’s Testimony

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.16% this morning, extending yesterday’s gains, while investors await further testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for clues on the rate outlook.

Barchart

Wild swings in the oil price make the Reserve Bank’s job harder

It looks, at least for now, as though tensions in the Middle East are easing somewhat. It appears much less likely Iran will try to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which flows about a fifth of the world’s oil.

The Conversation

Fed's Schmid Says 'Wait-and-See' Approach Right For Rate Policy As Tariff Fallout Still Unclear

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid said on Tuesday that the central bank has sufficient time to analyze rising import tariff impacts on inflation and economic growth before implementing further interest rate cuts.What Happened: “The current posture of monetary policy, which has been characterized as ‘wait-and-see,’ is appropriate,” Schmid…

Benzinga

Americans Used To Fantasize About Getting Rich, Now They Just Want To Be Comfortable: 1-In-4 Don't Feel Financially Safe, Many Want $150,000 Payslips

More than three-quarters of U.S. adults say they are not financially secure, a record share in Bankrate's latest Financial Freedom survey, as inflation and hiring freezes erode purchasing power and career prospects.

Benzinga

Falling inflation rate boosts chances of RBA interest rate cut and relief for mortgage holders

Sharp drop to 2.1% in 12 months to May shows ‘continued pattern of deflation’, KPMG economist says

The Guardian - AU

Stocks Soar as Middle East Tensions Ease and Bond Yields Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +1.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.53%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +1.11%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

Markets rise after ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to hold

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told lawmakers on Tuesday that the central bank continues to monitor the threat of inflation.

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The Conversation

The ancients also had to deal with a cost-of-living crisis. Here’s how they managed

Talk to anyone today, and they will probably have something to say about how expensive life has become. While the rate of inflation has slowed, prices for many goods and services are still much higher than pre-pandemic.

Fortune

The Fed won’t lower rates like Trump wants because it sees ‘meaningful’ inflation spike later this year

Fed Chair Jerome Powell told Congress he expects an inflation surge—but how long and how high is unknown.

AAP

Hope for home owners as inflation hits four-year low

Expectations are growing interest rates will be cut again soon as the Reserve Bank's preferred measure of inflation falls to its lowest level in years.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 underperforms despite Iran-Israel hope

The FTSE 100 index closed up just 0.95 points at 8,758.99.

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Benzinga

Will The Fed Cut Rates In 2025? Powell Says It All Depends On Tariffs

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Congress Tuesday that while inflation has cooled from its 2022 peak, it remains “somewhat elevated,” and the central bank is not ready to adjust interest rates, yet.

The Guardian - US

Federal Reserve chair defends holding interest rates after fresh Trump attacks

Jerome Powell says central bank is waiting to see tariffs’ impact on US prices as president claims ‘incompetence’

International Business Times

US Fed Chair To Signal No Rush For Rate Cuts Despite Trump Pressure

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will tell Congress Tuesday that the central bank can afford to wait for the impact of tariffs before deciding on further interest rate cuts -- despite President Donald Trump's calls to do so.

The Conversation

Charitable giving grew to $593B in 2024, propelled by a strengthening US economy and a booming stock market

U.S. charitable giving increased 3.3% to US$593 billion in 2024, lifted by the strength of the economy.

The Independent UK

Charitable giving in 2024 was up, according to new Giving USA report

Charities received $592.5 billion in donations in 2024, a 3.3% increase over 2023, after adjusting for inflation, according to the most recent ”Giving USA″ report, which takes a comprehensive look at U.S. philanthropy

The Independent UK

Interest rate decision-maker highlights dangers facing Bank of England

Stubbornly high inflation risks perpetuating price increases, says senior official

Evening Standard

Bank rate-setter in ‘uncomfortable place’ amid worries over stubborn inflation

Megan Greene said she is concerned that recent rises in inflation could see the outlook resemble a ‘plateau’ rather than a ‘hump’.

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