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The Latest Breaking News from Jerome Powell

Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health

Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts last year, ignoring huge pressure for lower borrowing costs from the White House in favor of waiting to see how the economy evolves

The Independent UK

What Will the US Fed Do This Week?

The Fed fund futures forward curve indicates at least one rooster's feathers are going to get ruffled this week.

Barchart

Don’t hold your breath for a Fed rate cut anytime soon. In fact, a hike could be in the cards

“Underpinning this is our belief that the labor market is improving, and that unemployment will decline ahead on a trend basis,” wrote Macquarie economists.

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Stock Index Futures Gain on Tech Boost, FOMC Meeting and Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.26%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.60% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors await the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, as well as a new round of U.S. economic data and…

Barchart

Fed set to keep rates steady as Trump threatens bank's independence

This week's meeting will be overshadowed by the revelation that the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Fed, threatening central bank independence.

Euronews

Fed expected to keep rates unchanged as Chair Powell pivots back to economics

After two weeks of intense political and legal scrutiny, the Federal Reserve will seek to make this week’s meeting about interest rates as straightforward and uneventful as possible, though President Donald Trump probably still won’t like the result

The Independent UK

January Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary

The January Fed meeting marked the first central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.

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Dow Rises 313 Points to Begin a Big Week: Stock Market Today

The S&P 500 is within 50 points of crossing 7,000 for the first time, and Papa Dow is lurking just below its own new all-time high.

Kiplinger

An unusual Fed ‘rate check’ triggered a freefall in the U.S. dollar and investors are fleeing into gold

The dollar used to be a safe-haven asset, but as the U.S. become more politically volatile investors are going elsewhere.

Fortune

Stocks Set for Muted Open After Trump’s Tariff Threats, Big Tech Earnings and Fed Meeting in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.05%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.14% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street as President Trump’s tariff threats against Canada and the looming risk of a partial U.S. government shutdown curbed risk appetite at…

Barchart

Wall Street's playbook for 2026 already needs to be rewritten

How long will investors' complacency last in the face of global tensions and domestic unrest?

Axios

Trump was surging after the Venezuela raid—then came Jerome Powell, Greenland, and Minnesota. Now it feels like a ‘historic hinge moment’

“It’s not acceptable for American citizens to be killed by federal agents for exercising their God-given and constitutional rights to protest their government.”

Fortune

Trump 2026: Stock Market Changes To Expect in Trump’s Second Year of His Second Term

What should investors expect for stocks in the second year of Trump’s second term? Fed rate pressure, tariffs and military actions could impact markets.

GOBankingRates

Trump's housing market plan contains a fatal flaw and multiple obstacles, Morgan Stanley says

"Affordability in U.S. housing is a tricky issue that lacks a silver bullet," the bank said. Trump's actions are only "modestly helpful" for affordability.

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The Guardian - US

Is the supreme court ready to stand up to Trump over Federal Reserve attack?

Conservative majority appears eager to hand president greater power – with one exception: the US central bank

The Guardian - UK

How Trump’s relations with America’s biggest banking boss hit rock bottom

US president’s $5bn lawsuit against JP Morgan and Jamie Dimon follows a steady rise in tensions between the two men

Axios

Why Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan are top Trump targets

Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging the bank improperly cut him off from its financial services.

International Business Times UK

Lisa Cook Case Sets Off Supreme Court Alarm as 'For Cause' Firing Puts Fed Stability at Risk

The Supreme Court weighs whether Trump can fire Fed governor Lisa Cook 'for cause', raising concerns over Fed independence and economic stability.

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Euronews

Has Trump really 'defeated' US inflation, as he claimed in Davos?

Despite the US president’s optimism, the country’s inflation rate remains above the Federal Reserve’s preferred 2% target.

The Independent UK

Trump says he has a top choice to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, but skips on a name

Trump has flirted with firing Jerome Powell for months and recently his DOJ opened a criminal investigation into the Fed chair

The Guardian - US

US treasury secretary cuts awkward figure as Trump’s diplomatic defender

Scott Bessent’s maladroit efforts to calm European anger and Americans’ puzzlement over Greenland have fallen flat

Euronews

Gold rises to record high and stocks fall as Trump travels to Davos

Precious metals notch higher, stocks tumble, and dollar risks loom as the US-EU conflict over Greenland unfolds.

The Guardian - US

Greenlandic lawmaker says Nato has no mandate to negotiate nation’s status – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

US supreme court appears skeptical of Trump’s bid to oust Lisa Cook from Fed board

Conservative and liberal judges questioned administration over president’s authority to fire without due process

The Guardian - AU

A stooge in the US Fed could blow out inflation in Australia – but Trump is unlikely to get his way

Global consequences likely to be severe if the president is able to take control of US central bank

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