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The Latest Breaking News from Jerome Powell

The Fed’s Powell said ‘downside risks’ six times in his press conference yesterday—is that bad news for tomorrow’s jobs number?

The jobs number (nonfarm payrolls, to give its technical name) is due out tomorrow. Expect stocks to react strongly if it comes in weak.

Fortune

Odds of 'Zero' Fed Rate Cuts In 2025 Surge To 25% After Jerome Powell's Press Conference: 'Rate Cuts Are Being Priced-Out Of Markets'

The probability that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates unchanged throughout 2025 surged on Wednesday following Chair Jerome Powell's latest remarks, adding fresh uncertainty to the outlook for monetary policy.

Benzinga

Powell didn’t just refuse to deliver a rate cut—he also hinted a raise might have been on the cards

Powell put a cat among the pigeons by suggesting he was minded to "look through" tariff-induced inflation by not increasing interest rates.

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Stocks Soar Before the Open on Upbeat Meta and Microsoft Results, U.S. PCE Inflation Data and More Big Tech Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.97%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +1.30% this morning as forecast-beating quarterly results from Meta and Microsoft boosted sentiment.

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Trump, Jamie Dimon Reportedly Meet After President's Fed Visit, Ending Years-Long Rift: What Changed?

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase Co. (NYSE:JPM), has reportedly visited the White House twice in the past two months. This marks a significant shift in the relationship between the head of the largest American bank and President Donald Trump.

Benzinga

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq To Open Higher After Robust Meta, Microsoft Earnings—Investors Await Apple, Amazon Results

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday after ending on a mixed note on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher, except for the small-cap gauge Russell 2000.

Benzinga

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.

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Fed Holds Rates Amid Trump's Demands For A Cut: Powell 'More Hawkish Than Anyone Expected,' Say Economists — Historic' Dissent Noted

Analysts and experts are reacting to the Federal Reserve keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.50% on Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee Meeting, amid mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to deliver immediate and aggressive rate cuts.

Benzinga

Asian shares are mixed after US stocks fall on weakened hopes for a September interest rate cut

Asian shares are mixed after most U.S. stocks slipped, as doubts rose on Wall Street about whether the Federal Reserve will deliver economy-juicing cuts to interest rates by September

The Independent UK

Bitcoin, Ethereum Move Sideways, Dogecoin Falls Amid Jerome Powell's Hawkish Tone On Rate Cuts: Analyst Says Dip Temporary Before BTC Highs

Leading cryptocurrencies felt the pinch on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said “no decision” has been made on a September rate cut.

Benzinga

The Federal Reserve Rightly Rejects Trump's Calls for Lower Interest Rates

Maintaining the elevated federal funds rate makes borrowing more expensive, but the alternative is artificially cheap money, malinvestment, and inflation.

Reason

Stocks Are Up and Down on Fed Day: Stock Market Today

In another sign of changing times, JPMorgan has partnered with Coinbase to enable cryptocurrency purchases with credit cards.

Kiplinger

Powell Puts Breaks On September Rate Cut—And Trump Triggers A Metal Market Crash

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held firm on monetary policy, calling the central bank's current stance “modestly restrictive” and reiterating that no decision has been made about a rate cut in September.

Benzinga

‘Is Jerome Powell Just Evil?’: Grant Cardone Slams Fed Chair Because ‘High Interest Rates’ Are Hurting ‘Regular People’

Grant Cardone’s critical view of high U.S. interest rates reflects his longstanding advocacy for everyday investors and aggressive style in challenging financial policy.

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Al Jazeera

US Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged despite Trump pressures

The decision also drew dissent from two of the central bank’s governors, both Trump appointees.

The Independent UK

Trump hits ‘too late’ Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady despite two board dissenters

President has failed to bully the central bank into lowering interest rates to artificially boost the US economy but double dissent on board is rarity

Benzinga

Fed Skips Rate Cut Again—But Reveals Something We Haven't Seen Since 1993

Anticipation was sky-high heading into a politically charged Federal Reserve meeting, after months of relentless pressure from President Donald Trump to deliver rate cuts, but the central bank didn't budge.

Fortune

Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve holds rates steady despite immense pressure from Trump to cut, cut, cut

The Fed cited the economy’s resilience as part of its motivation for maintaining rates.

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Al Jazeera

US Q2 GDP growth masks broader economic downturn

Consumer spending ticked up slightly after a near halt, but private sector investments plunged in the second quarter.

Benzinga

Powell Cornered? Strong GDP, Jobs Data Weaken September Rate Cut Odds

After a quarter of contraction and political pressure mounting, the U.S. economy's surprise second-quarter growth and a sharp rebound in private jobs in July have weakened the case for a September rate cut, leaving Fed Chair Jerome Powell in the hot seat ahead of Wednesday’s pivotal policy decision.

Fortune

Trump has given Powell 'no motivation to cooperate' says former White House commerce secretary—he might now be paying the price for it

Trump's former commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, tells Fortune that President Trump has given the Fed an unwinnable dilemma.

Al Jazeera

‘Exorbitant privilege’: Can the US dollar maintain its global dominance?

Despite global shifts, analysts agree the US dollar’s reserve currency status is unlikely to be replaced for decades.

The Guardian - US

Divided Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump pressure

Two Federal Reserve governors vote against decision as US GDP grows at an annual rate of 3% in second quarter

Fortune

The markets are poised for volatility today if they see anything that looks like a vibe shift at the Fed

Investors are positioning themselves for some excitement today. They are likely to get it—as we get new numbers on U.S. GDP, a new rate decision from the Fed, and ADP reports on private payrolls.

Benzinga

Stock Market Today: US Future Edge Higher Ahead Of FOMC Decision—Meta, Microsoft Earnings In Focus

U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday after ending lower on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were slightly higher.

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