Stock Market Today: Stocks Chop as Judges Block Then Reinstate Tariffs The Trump administration has asked for and received a stay in a case that seems headed for the Supreme Court. Kiplinger · May 29, 2025
Federal Reserve issues rare statement asserting independence amid Trump pressure Central bank emphasizes nonpartisan role in brief memo after chair Jerome Powell meets with US president The Guardian - US · May 29, 2025
Fed chair Jerome Powell reveals the biggest career mistake Gen Z grads can make The U.S. investment banker told Princeton graduates that avoiding risks is detrimental to success—and even stars like Snoop Dogg agree that adversity is ‘gym for your soul.’ Fortune · May 29, 2025
Caution and clarity are the two takeaways from Fed’s notes—but Powell may get ‘stuck’ in limbo The FOMC’s latest meeting notes reveal a committee in stasis as it waits for the real impact of Trump’s tariff regime. Fortune · May 29, 2025
‘Whatever it takes,’ Fed chair defends universities, calls on Princeton students to save democracy in Trump swipe President Donald Trump has been insulting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for weeks because the national banking head won’t lower interest rates The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
Jerome Powell tells Princeton grads not to take universities for granted and that 'integrity is all we have—guard it carefully' "Our great universities are the envy of the world and a crucial national asset," Powell said. Fortune · May 25, 2025
Trump fumes as Supreme Court says it won’t favor ‘the president over our precedent’ The Supreme Court doesn't like where this power grab is going. We Got This Covered · May 23, 2025
Yields hit housing bubble levels. Get ready for higher rates A ballooning deficit and higher inflation could keep long-term interest rates elevated. Fortune · May 23, 2025
How should central banks respond to US tariffs? The RBA provides some clues With the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the United States has signalled a return to aggressive tariff policies, upending economic forecasts around the world. The Conversation · May 23, 2025
Supreme Court gives Trump unprecedented power to fire regulators—except Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell President Trump has won a legal fight over his power to dismiss the heads of certain regulatory heads, but the Federal Reserve Board remains off limits for now. Fortune · May 22, 2025
Dimon backs Fed's 'wait-and-see' rate cut strategy despite Trump’s criticism of 'Too Late Powell' JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has come to the defence of Fed chairman Jerome Powell, saying his cautious approach is appropriate. Fortune · May 22, 2025
Trump Treasury secretary admits Americans will pay ‘some’ tariff price hikes Treasury official says he spoke with Walmart leadership after chain was targeted by Trump’s angry diatribe The Independent UK · May 18, 2025
What's Next for Stocks After a Chaotic Spring A chaotic tariff policy buffets investors looking for clarity on the economy and inflation. Kiplinger · May 18, 2025
Stock Market Today: Stocks Climb More Walls of Worry Volatility is back in a normal range, and the trend for the main equity indexes remains positive despite specific and general headwinds. Kiplinger · May 15, 2025
Fortune · May 15, 2025 As the Fed devises its new strategy, Powell sees an economy with ‘more volatile’ inflation Every five years the Federal Reserve reconsiders its framework for monetary policy. This time it will have to consider lessons from the pandemic and an uncertain future.
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 US applications for jobless benefits hold firm as layoffs remain low despite tariff uncertainty U.S. applications for jobless benefits held steady last week as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty over how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact the economy
Barchart · May 15, 2025 Stocks Slip Before the Open With Focus on U.S. Retail Sales Data and Powell’s Remarks, Walmart Earnings on Tap June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -0.59%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -0.77% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as a rally sparked by the U.S.-China tariff deal cooled, while investors look ahead to a raft of U.S. economic data,…
Kiplinger · May 14, 2025 Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Outperforms as Big Tech Rallies The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower for a second day as Amgen and Merck fell.
Fortune · May 14, 2025 Squaring the accounts of Kevin Warsh, whom Trump could pick as Fed chairman next year A recent speech offered clues into how Warsh might lead the central bank he’s criticized. Not everything added up.
Fortune · May 14, 2025 Trump calls on ‘Too Late Powell’ to cut interest rates after inflation cools—but impact of tariffs not yet felt April's inflation report will be welcome news to the FOMC—but that doesn't mean the Powell-led group will cut interest rates.
Fortune · May 13, 2025 Ken Griffin says Trump won the election by promising lower inflation—so he needs to think 'long and hard' about how to protect Americans' standard of living Citadel founder Ken Griffin added that Americans may not even want the jobs that rebalancing the trade deficit may open up.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Tariffs may have pushed up inflation a bit in April, government report to show Inflation may have picked up slightly last month as President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs kicked in, a trend economists expect will become more visible in the coming months
Fortune · May 13, 2025 Jerome Powell may finally grant Trump his interest rate wish thanks to China deal President Trump's wish for a rate cut may be looking more realistic as economic uncertainty clears—but it still won't be happening any time soon.
Barchart · May 12, 2025 Stock Index Futures Rally as U.S. and China Agree on Temporary Tariff Cuts, Inflation Data and Powell’s Remarks Awaited June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +2.78%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +3.82% this morning after China and the U.S. agreed to reduce tariffs for 90 days following weekend trade talks in Geneva aimed at easing tensions.
Barchart · May 11, 2025 Trade Deals, CPI and Other Can't Miss Items this Week The stock market continued its recovery last week, building on momentum from the Federal Reserve's policy decision. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.