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Asian Stocks Rise As Powell Rate Warning Taken In Stride

Equities rose in Asia on Wednesday as traders took in their stride a warning from Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that the US central bank "did not need to be in a hurry" to cut interest rates again.

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Stocks Settle Mixed Ahead of Wednesday’s CPI Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.29%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up by +0.05%, and March E-mini Nasdaq...

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Fed chair Jerome Powell brushes off possibility Trump could fire Fed officials: 'Well, it's pretty clearly not allowed under the law'

Lawmakers of both parties grilled Powell over the Fed’s recent decisions.

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Federal Reserve Chair Powell Not Rushing To Cut Interest Rates

Federal Reserve Chair Powell's resistance to rate cuts and Senator Warren's criticism of Fed's political maneuvers amidst ongoing debate with lawmakers.

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Stocks Recover Early Losses as Chip Stocks Rally

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.05%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down by -0.05%, and March E-mini Nasdaq...

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Stocks Fall on US Tariffs and Higher Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.26%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down by -0.26%, and March E-mini Nasdaq...

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‘It’s a constant weight’: Americans struggle with record credit card debt

As credit card debt reaches $1.17tn, people across the US are struggling to save and living check to check

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Best CD rates today, February 11, 2025

CD rates are currently at their highest compared to recent years, with many yielding over 4% APYs

Fortune

Dollar and Gold Supported by US Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.26%. The dollar posted moderate gains Monday after President Trump revealed plans to impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US, raising concern that rising tariffs may boost inflation and limit the Fed's ability to cut interest rates....

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Best CD rates today, February 10, 2025

CD rates are still looking strong despite recent rate cuts, with many yielding over 4% APY.

Fortune

The Guardian view on interest rates: the Bank of England on its own won’t revive growth

Editorial: Base rate cuts may ease borrowing costs but without stronger public spending and targeted tax relief, economic stagnation will persist

The Guardian - UK

You may not like Trump. But his attempts to seize the Fed contain a lesson for liberals

The US president has recognised something that is rarely acknowledged: monetary policy is political, says academic and author Leah Downey

The Guardian - UK

Bank shareholders eye returns as Barclays and NatWest report

Shares in both firms have more than doubled over the past year, with Barclays up 111% and NatWest 105% higher.

Evening Standard

Bank of England’s top economist dismisses hopes of big interest rates cuts in further blow to Rachel Reeves

Huw Pill warns that ‘we’re not in a situation where we can declare job done’ on inflation

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Hawley/Sanders Credit Card Interest Cap Is a Gift to Payday Lenders and Loan Sharks

A bill that purports to lower borrowing costs will instead drive many people to more expensive lenders.

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S&P Futures Tread Water as Key U.S. Jobs Report Looms, Amazon Slips on Disappointing Forecast

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -0.03% this morning as investors looked ahead to the U.S. jobs report, which will help clarify the path ahead for interest rates.

The Independent UK

Bank of England pour doubts over major interest rate cut with fresh inflation prediction: Live

Interest rates were cut from 4.75 per cent to 4.5 per cent on Thursday

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CD rates today, February 7, 2025

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The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: The Bank of England interest rate cut suggests there are more gloomy times ahead

In today’s newsletter: The Bank also downgraded its growth forecast for the UK, piling pressure on Labour to turn its rousing rhetoric on economic expansion into reality

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Treasury Secretary's New Plan To Lower Interest Rates

Treasury Secretary Bessent introduces a new strategy to target long-term interest rates, distinct from the Federal Reserve's typical approach. President Tr...

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Dollar Slightly Higher as T-Note Yields Climb

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.07%. The dollar on Thursday rose modestly after US Q1 nonfarm productivity rose as expected. Also, higher T-note yields on Thursday were favorable for the dollar. In addition, hawkish comments from Chicago Fed President Goolsbee supported the dollar when he said fiscal...

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Tariff Fears and Weather Woes: How Uncertainty is Fueling Grain Market Volatility

Market analyst Darin Newsom believes current market fluctuations are driven by news headlines and manipulation, similar to 2017-2020, and that while some technical indicators may still be relevant, the market's reaction to news, including potential tariff increases and weather concerns, creates uncertainty and volatility across various sectors, impacting investor behavior…

Evening Standard

Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

The PA news agency looks at the outcome of the Bank of England’s decision, and whether rates will fall again soon.

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Dollar Firms on Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.29%. The dollar today is higher on some mild short covering after two days of losses. The dollar also garnered some support after US Q1 nonfarm productivity rose as expected. Higher T-note yields today are favorable for the dollar. Limiting gains...

The Independent UK

Gloomy growth forecast adds to Rachel Reeves’ woes

The Bank of England cut interest rates but halved its growth forecast.

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