Powell Signals Patience On Rate Cuts, Shrugs Off Trump Pressure Markets expect one or two rate cuts later this year, possibly starting in September, but Powell gave no firm commitment. International Business Times · Jun 24, 2025
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. International Business Times · Jun 24, 2025
Trump urges Congress to grill ‘dumb, hardheaded’ Powell in latest attack over Fed’s refusal to cut interest rates Trump claimed that Americans will be paying for Powell’s “incompetence” for years to come, while the FOMC has maintained it needs greater clarity before lowering the base rate. Fortune · Jun 24, 2025
Stock Index Futures Climb on Israel-Iran Truce Optimism, U.S. Economic Data and Powell’s Testimony on Tap September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.67%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.89% this morning as sentiment got a boost after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Barchart · Jun 24, 2025
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Backs July Rate Cut, Citing 'Contained' Inflation Pressure: 'Impact Of Tariffs...May Take Longer' Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman has expressed her support for a potential interest rate cut in July, provided that inflation remains subdued. Benzinga · Jun 24, 2025
Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise on a Little More Uncertainty The best response to a major geopolitical event is often no response at all, especially if you're looking at the big picture. Kiplinger · Jun 23, 2025
Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Brace for Iran’s Response to U.S. Attack, PCE Inflation Data and Powell’s Testimony Awaited September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.06%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.04% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street as investors await Tehran’s response after the U.S. struck Iran’s nuclear facilities. Barchart · Jun 23, 2025
Stocks May Not Need A Fed Rate Cut—But Bonds Could Be In Trouble, Says Sage Advisory The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% during Wednesday’s June meeting, with Chair Jerome Powell signaling no urgency to cut rates as officials monitor potential tariff-driven inflation impacts. Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025
Robotaxis, Powell and Other Key Things to Watch this Week Markets enter the final week of June facing a complex landscape of geopolitical uncertainties, critical economic data, and a potential technological milestone. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market. Barchart · Jun 22, 2025
Fed governor breaks ranks and says rate cuts could resume next month to prevent further cracks in the job market “If you’re starting to worry about the downside risk to the labor market, move now, don’t wait,” Waller told CNBC. Fortune · Jun 21, 2025
S&P Futures Slip as Israel-Iran Conflict Remains in Focus June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending down -0.18% this morning as cash trading resumed after the Juneteenth holiday, with investors in wait-and-see mode after the White House signaled President Trump would delay a decision to launch strikes against Iran. Barchart · Jun 20, 2025
Trump's decision on whether to bomb Iran could have knock-on effects for his fight against the Fed if Trump decides to bomb Iran and the conflict produces a prolonged disruption to the supply of oil, that might strengthen the dollar while damaging the global economy. Fortune · Jun 19, 2025
Asian shares decline after mixed Wall Street finish and tensions simmer in the Middle East Asian shares have retreated across the region as worries persist about conflict in the Middle East The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025
Asian Stocks Drop After Fed Warning, Oil Dips With Mideast In Focus Asian stocks fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve warned Donald Trump's trade war would likely reignite US inflation and dampen economic growth, while oil prices edged down as investors awaited developments in the Israel-Iran conflict. International Business Times · Jun 19, 2025
Euronews · Jun 18, 2025 US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged as it awaits the impacts of Trump's global tariffs Trump has slammed the US Federal Reserve Board chief Jerome Powell, calling him “stupid”, as the federal agency holds off on interest rate changes as it anticipates economic decline in the wake of the US president’s global tariff policies.
Fortune · Jun 18, 2025 Stocks are flat, as the Fed’s latest forecast flirts with stagflation The Federal Reserve’s quarterly projection included lower growth and higher inflation; the Fed also maintained its previous expectation of two interest rate cuts.
Kiplinger · Jun 18, 2025 Stock Market Today: Stocks Grapple for Peace Trade Gains Of course dramatic tension is high on Fed Day, only this time it's about war and peace as well as monetary policy.
Al Jazeera · Jun 18, 2025 US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid economic uncertainty The US central bank held rates steady despite backlash from President Donald Trump.
The Guardian - US · Jun 18, 2025 Federal Reserve holds interest rates, defying Trump’s demand to lower them Hours before the decision, the president called the Fed’s chair, Jerome Powell, ‘stupid’ for anticipated rate hold
Fortune · Jun 18, 2025 The Fed holds interest rates steady and forecasts two rate cuts for 2025 Faced with a blurry forecast for the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve continued its pattern of keeping interest rates at their current levels.
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025 Trump calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell ‘a stupid person’ ahead of key interest rate decision The president also joked about whether he can appoint himself to head the Fed
Fortune · Jun 18, 2025 War, tariffs, and Trump: What members of the FOMC will be thinking as they finalize their base rate decision today ANALYSIS: Here are a handful of factors likely impacting the Fed’s interest rate decision being announced today.
Fortune · Jun 18, 2025 Stock market fear index spikes after Trump's war threats Here’s a snapshot of the action this morning prior to the opening bell in New York.
Barchart · Jun 18, 2025 Stock Index Futures Gain as Investors Await Fed Rate Decision, Middle East in Focus June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.20%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +0.33% this morning, pointing to a slightly higher open on Wall Street after yesterday’s drop, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and updated projections, as well as Chair Jerome Powell’s…
International Business Times · Jun 18, 2025 US Fed Set To Hold Rates Steady As It Guards Against Inflation The US central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday after its key policy meeting, as officials gauge the impact of tariffs on inflation -- and despite President Donald Trump's calls for rate cuts.