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S&P Futures Tick Higher With Focus on U.S. Confidence Data and Fed Speak

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.10% this morning, attempting to end the up-and-down week on a positive note, while investors await the release of the University of Michigan’s preliminary reading on U.S. consumer sentiment and remarks from Federal Reserve officials.

Barchart · Oct 10, 2025

Fed's Michael Barr Warns Inflation Could Stick Through 2027: Hints Rates May Remain Restrictive 'For Longer'

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr warned about a long and drawn-out battle against inflation, hinting that investors seeking rate cuts may have to wait a while longer.

Benzinga · Oct 10, 2025

Stocks Falter as Higher Bond Yields Spark Long Liquidation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.15%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -0.30%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Oct 9, 2025

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Dollar Rallies on Higher Bond Yields and Hawkish Fed Speak

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.63% and posted a 2.25-month high. Higher bond yields on Thursday were supportive of the dollar, along with weakness in stocks, which sparked some liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar accelerated on Thursday on hawkish comments from Fed...

Barchart · Oct 9, 2025

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Futures Gain As Government Enters 2nd Week Of Shutdown—Plug, Lithium Americas, UiPath In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs were updated in the story.

Benzinga · Oct 6, 2025

US Stocks Likely To Open Lower As Trump's 20% Blanket Tariff Bombshell Weighs On Markets: Bitcoin-Linked Stocks MSTR, COIN Jump As BTC Touches $123,000

U.S. stock futures were lower on Monday after ending on a negative note on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.

Benzinga · Jul 14, 2025

US Fed Proposes Easing Key Banking Rule

The US Federal Reserve released plans Wednesday to relax a key capital rule for major banks, a move they say can help facilitate Treasury market trading.

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2025

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Federal Reserve official sees signs of slowing economy but not ready to cut rates

A top Federal Reserve official said Friday that massive uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs has caused some businesses to cut back on hiring and spending, threatening to slow the economy, but he added that it’s not yet clear whether the central bank should cut its key interest rate

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Is Donald Trump threatening the US Federal Reserve’s independence?

US president Donald Trump has been increasingly calling for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, claiming that there is "virtually no inflation", as energy and grocery prices continue to decrease considerably.

Euronews · Apr 22, 2025

Federal Reserve's Top Financial Regulator To Resign Next Month

Federal Reserve's vice chair Michael Barr resigns over proposed bank regulations, facing opposition from financial institutions and Senate Republicans.

US Fed's Top Banking Regulator Says He Will Step Down Early

The US Federal Reserve's top banking regulator announced his early resignation Monday, avoiding a confrontation with President-elect Donald Trump who can now pick his replacement.

International Business Times · Jan 6, 2025

Elizabeth Warren calls Fed chair Jerome Powell a ‘dangerous man’ for supporting this regulation that would decrease controls over JP Morgan, Bank of America and Citibank, among others

The Democratic Senator from Massachusetts escalated her a long track record of detracting Chair Powell

Fortune · Sep 10, 2024

Fed vice-chair Michael Barr cuts proposed capital requirements for giant banks in half

Changes to bank regulations proposals could impact the way some of the largest banks in the world do business

Fortune · Sep 10, 2024

US Fed Vice Chair Tones Down Proposals For Fresh Banking Regulations

A senior US Federal Reserve official proposed Tuesday a number of "broad and material" changes to new banking rules, toning down plans to tighten regulation and supervision.

International Business Times · Sep 10, 2024

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Barchart · May 21, 2024

Stock Index Futures Muted Ahead of More Fed Speak, Nvidia Earnings Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.01%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.08% this morning as investors awaited further comments from Federal Reserve officials while also bracing for Nvidia earnings due later in the week.

Barchart · May 21, 2024

Stock Index Futures Tick Lower Ahead of More Fed Speak, Nvidia Earnings Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.01%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.15% this morning as investors awaited further comments from Federal Reserve officials while also bracing for Nvidia earnings due later in the week.

Barchart · May 21, 2024

Stock Index Futures Mixed Ahead of More Fed Speak, Nvidia Earnings Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.03%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.08% this morning as investors awaited further comments from Federal Reserve officials while also bracing for Nvidia earnings due later in the week.

International Business Times · May 20, 2024

US Inflation Fight Will Take 'Further Time': Senior Fed Official

The US Federal Reserve should keep interest rates at their current elevated levels for longer than previously expected due to disappointing recent inflation data, a senior bank official said Monday.

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International Business Times · Feb 15, 2024

Asian Markets Mostly Up, Tracking Wall Street Gains

Most Asian markets rose Thursday, tracking a rebound in Europe and New York and following positive remarks from a senior Federal Reserve official that inflation was headed in the right direction.

International Business Times · Feb 14, 2024

Senior US Fed Official Backs 'Careful' Approach To Rate Cuts

The US Federal Reserve should be "careful" about the timing of interest rate cuts, a senior bank official said Wednesday, adding to the cautious tone taken by US central bank officials in recent months about moving too quickly.

Fortune · Nov 8, 2023

In D.C., crypto is pivoting to tokenization—if AI doesn’t take the spotlight first

The nation's capital is shifting its tone on digital assets.

Fortune · Nov 7, 2023

Fed’s Michael Barr calls for strong stablecoin regulation and says ‘we haven’t made a decision’ when it comes to CBDCs

The Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision spoke at D.C. Fintech Week on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2023

Singapore to vote on new president amid rumblings of discontent

Former finance minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is leading the field of three candidates chosen under demanding criteria.

Zenger · Jul 11, 2023

Fed To Strengthen Capital Requirements For Big Banks After Recent Failures

Proposed changes would mandate larger banks to hold additional capital as buffer against potential losses.

Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023

Powell faces tricky task of explaining rate pause in Congress

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will have an opportunity this week to clarify what many found a confusing message on the path of interest rates, with the added task of assuring Democrats and Republicans the economy is on track.

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