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Stocks Muted Before the Open as Investors Await Key U.S. PPI Data and Corporate Earnings

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.02%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.06% this morning as market participants awaited crucial producer inflation data and a new round of corporate earnings reports.

Barchart · Feb 13, 2025

Donald Trump sees his trade war as a show of strength. In fact, it’s the opposite

The president’s protectionist policies, ripe with potential global repercussions, show how exposed Washington feels to China’s growing power, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025

The latest inflation report shows that high prices are Trump's major economic challenge

Donald Trump promised as a candidate that he could easily conquer inflation, but the reality is proving tougher than he expected

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

Inflation Rises Sharply in January, Trump Blames Biden

The Consumer Price Index for January was released on Wednesday morning.

International Business Times · Feb 12, 2025

Did prices jump in January? Inflation report will provide latest update on consumer costs

Inflation likely stayed elevated last month in the latest sign that consumer price growth has gotten stuck after declining for much of last year

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Asian, European Stocks Rise As Powell Rate Warning Taken In Stride

The remarks, reflecting similar sentiments from another top monetary policymaker, came a day before the release of closely watched inflation data and reinforced expectations that borrowing costs would likely remain elevated for some time.

Latin Times · Feb 12, 2025

Inflation Still a Concern: January CPI Data Exceeds Forecasts

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -1.08% this morning as January's CPI data exceeded expectations, while also awaiting further testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Barchart · Feb 12, 2025

S&P Futures Tick Lower With Focus on U.S. Inflation Data and Powell’s Testimony

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -0.12% this morning as investors braced for the release of key U.S. inflation data while also awaiting further testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Barchart · Feb 12, 2025

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise as region continues watching Trump's latest tariffs

Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, as regional markets continued to watch President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

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.

International Business Times · Feb 12, 2025