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Trump warns without uniform rules “AI WILL BE DESTROYED IN ITS INFANCY” — critics warn of federal overreach

President Trump plans an AI executive order to block state-level regulations, prompting warnings from officials who argue the move hands too much power to the federal government.

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Stocks Pressured by Higher Bond Yields

Stocks Pressured by Higher Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.20%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.28%, and December...

Dollar Climbs with T-Note Yields

Dollar Climbs with T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.11%. The dollar shook off early losses today and moved higher to a jump in T-note yields, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar’s near-term upside is limited amid expectations that the Fed will cut the federal funds target...

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Stocks Mixed as Bond Yields Rise

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.33%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.03%, and December...

Divided Fed ponders US interest-rate cut at end of tumultuous year

Markets expect final rate cut amid pressure from Trump as Jay Powell urges central bank to proceed with caution

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Kevin Hassett's Fed Chair Momentum Rattles Bond Markets As Donald Trump's Pick Takes Shape

Bond markets are showing signs of unrest as Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council director, is increasingly being seen as a potential candidate for the Federal Reserve chairmanship.

Stocks Finish Higher as Price Pressures Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up by +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.43%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.19%, and December...

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Dollar Recovers Early Losses as Bond Yields Rise

Dollar Recovers Early Losses as Bond Yields Rise

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.02%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Friday and finished little changed. Friday's rally in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar was also under pressure amid expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates at next week's...

Stocks Rally on Benign Inflation News

Stocks Rally on Benign Inflation News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.48%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.30%, and December...

Dollar Weakens on Improved Fed Rate Cut Prospects

Dollar Weakens on Improved Fed Rate Cut Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.08%. The dollar is slightly lower today and is holding just above Thursday's 5-week low. Today's strength in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar is also under pressure amid expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates...

Stocks Push Higher on Economic Confidence and Expected Fed Rate Cuts

Stocks Push Higher on Economic Confidence and Expected Fed Rate Cuts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.37%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.47%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.25%, and December...

Facing a vast wave of incoming liquidity, the S&P 500 prepares to surf to a new record high

Facing a vast wave of incoming liquidity, the S&P 500 prepares to surf to a new record high

With fresh money on the horizon it is unsurprising that the markets have shrugged off their worries about AI and Bitcoin.

Stocks Settle Mixed on Higher Bond Yields

Stocks Settle Mixed on Higher Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up by +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.10%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.08%, and December...

Dollar Gains on Positive US Jobless Claims News

Dollar Gains on Positive US Jobless Claims News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.17%. The dollar recovered from a 5-week low on Thursday and moved higher after US weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell to a 3-year low, which was hawkish for Fed policy and positive for the dollar. The dollar initially fell to...

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Tariffs and the $38 trillion national debt: Kevin Hassett sees ‘big reductions’ in deficit while Scott Bessent sees a ‘shrinking ice cube’

The favorite to become Fed chair says tariffs are an important part of Trump’s economic policy and behind “a lot of the revenue coming into the Treasury.”

Stocks Pressured as Bond Yields Rise and Chip Stocks Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.28%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.07%, and December E-mini...

Investors Bet On 2026 Fed Pivot — How Deep Will The Cuts Go?

Market expectations for next year's Federal Reserve policy have quietly shifted in recent weeks, and the tone has grown noticeably more dovish.

Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.02%. The dollar today recovered from a 5-week low and moved slightly higher after US weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell to a 3-year low, which was hawkish for Fed policy and positive for the dollar. The dollar initially fell to...

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Stocks Pressured by Higher Bond Yields and Chip Stock Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down up by -0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.38%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.12%, and December...

Trump Weighs Making Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent His Top Economic Adviser If Kevin Hassett Becomes Fed Chair: Report

President Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating appointing U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as his chief economic adviser if incumbent Kevin Hassett is chosen as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Stocks Climb on Fed Rate Cut Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up by +0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.20%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.33%, and December...

Dollar Declines on Soft US Labor Market News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.50% and posted a 5-week low. The dollar was undercut by Wednesday’s weak Nov ADP report, which was dovish for Fed policy and cemented expectations for a Fed rate cut at next week’s FOMC meeting. The dollar failed to find support...

Kevin Hassett Could Be Trump's Fed Chair Pick: 5 Fun Facts About Economist Including Owning Coinbase Stock, NBA Dreams

Economist Kevin Hassett currently serves as the Director of the National Economic Council, but could soon find himself named the next Federal Reserve Chairman, based on prediction market odds and comments from President Donald Trump.

Stocks Recover on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.06%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.16%, and December...

Dollar Retreats on US Labor Market Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.38% at a 5-week low. The dollar was undercut by today’s weak Nov ADP report, which was dovish for Fed policy. The dollar recovered from its worst level today after the Nov ISM services index unexpectedly rose to a 9-month high....

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