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US Stock Market: Hawkish Fed voices grow louder amid energy-driven inflation surge

A growing split is seen among US Federal Reserve officials. Some policymakers warn that interest rates might need to increase again. This comes as inflation shows signs of not cooling down quickly enough. Rising energy prices linked to the Iran conflict are a major concern. The impact of artificial intelligence…

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on US-Iran Truce Reports

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.84%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.59%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Slides on Weak US Economic News and US-Iran Peace Hopes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell from a 7-week high and finished down -0.18%. The dollar gave up early gains and turned lower today on weaker-than-expected US economic news that is dovish for Fed policy. Weekly jobless claims rose more than expected, Apr capital goods new orders nondefense...

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Stocks Rebound Amid News of a US-Iran Deal

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.62%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.33%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Erases Early Gains on Disappointing US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell from a 7-week high and is down -0.13%. The dollar gave up an early advance and turned lower today on weaker-than-expected US economic news that is dovish for Fed policy. Weekly jobless claims rose more than expected, Apr capital goods new orders nondefense...

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Stocks Pressured as Oil Prices Climb on US-Iran Clashes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.34%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.17%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Slip Before the Open as U.S.-Iran Flare-Up Lifts Oil and Bond Yields, PCE Inflation Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.26%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.54% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices and bond yields rose after fresh attacks in the Middle East cast doubt on whether an end to…

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Top JPMorgan analyst maps 5 ways America's debt crisis could unfold—and the 'best case' is still alarming

JPMorgan's David Kelly maps out five scenarios for the national debt over the next decade — the best-case is pretty, pretty bad.

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Fed's Cook says she is prepared to raise rates if inflation doesn't ease

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook signaled support for keeping US interest rates steady, citing mixed economic risks from tariffs, the Iran war, and rising AI investment. She warned inflation is trending higher due to energy costs and wage pressures but said the labor market remains stable with no immediate need…

The Economic Times

Top cases on the United States Supreme Court's docket

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing significant cases. These cases cover voting rights, presidential authority, immigration policies, and gun laws. Decisions are expected by June. The court's rulings will impact various aspects of American life and law. These include challenges to President Trump's policies and federal agency powers. The outcomes…

The Economic Times

The Federal Reserve’s independence is hanging by a thread in the age of Trump

The president’s ultimate goal is to push the Fed – among other independent US institutions – to bend to his will

The Guardian - US

11 Big SCOTUS Cases That Will Be Decided Soon

From immigration and guns to executive power, transgender athletes, and mail-in ballots, these are the Supreme Court cases to watch out for in May and June.

Reason

Supreme Court yet to decide on Election Day, Trump firings

The Supreme Court finished the last of its oral arguments for the term last week, and the justices now turn to the dozens of cases they are expected to decide by the conclusion of the term at the end of June. The court has already issued major decisions invalidating Louisiana’s…

Roll Call

DOJ drops investigation into Fed’s Powell

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday that she is dropping her investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the cost for renovations at the central bank, a move that could clear a path for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh as Powell’s replacement. “I have directed my office to…

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The Guardian - US

Senate Democrats move to stall Trump’s ‘absurd’ bid to install new Fed chair

Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to postpone the confirmation hearing of Kevin Warsh

The Conversation

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder

President Donald Trump has again threatened to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, putting at risk a keystone of good economic policy and inflation management: central bank independence.

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S&P Futures Slip on Middle East Conflict Uncertainty and China Trade Probes

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.49% this morning as investors digested conflicting news about the Middle East conflict, while China escalated its trade dispute with the U.S.

International Business Times UK

Ray Dalio Explains Why the US Economy is Headed For a 'Debt Death Spiral'

Billionaire Ray Dalio warns that the US economy has entered a terminal 'debt death spiral' as national debt surpasses $39 trillion. The hedge fund legend compares current inflation to the 1970s and suggests a 15 per cent gold allocation to protect against fiat currency devaluation. As the Federal Reserve faces…

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Judge blocks justice department from subpoenaing Fed chair Jerome Powell

Trump DoJ’s investigation was purportedly about the management of the central bank’s renovation

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Judge blocks grand jury subpoena in Jerome Powell investigation

The Trump administration vowed Friday to appeal a ruling from a federal judge that an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was likely politically motivated and blocked a grand jury subpoena. Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, made the announcement at a news conference as…

The Guardian - US

Trump’s global tariffs have finally been overturned. What next?

The US supreme court ruled against the president. Let’s hope the court removes its pro-Trump glasses on other issues and stands up for the rule of law

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Stock Losses Boost Liquidity Demand for the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.23%. Thursday's stock selloff boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Lisa Cook supported the dollar when she said she now sees "risks as tilted toward higher inflation." Gains...

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Dollar Gains as Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1.5-week high today and is up by +0.12%. Today's stock selloff has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Lisa Cook supported the dollar when she said she now sees "risks as tilted toward higher inflation." The...

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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Tech-Led Selloff Continues, Amazon Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.42%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.55% this morning, pointing to further losses on Wall Street as technology stocks face renewed pressure.

The Conversation

Why Trump’s new pick for Fed chair hit gold and silver markets – for good reasons

After months of speculation, US President Donald Trump confirmed he will be nominating Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve. The appointment has been closely watched in the context of Trump’s ongoing conflict with the Fed and its current chairman Jerome Powell.

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