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Mohamed El-Erian Says Jerome Powell 'Should Resign' To Protect Fed's Independence As Trump Escalates Attacks Over 'Mission Creep'

Noted economist Mohamed El-Erian suggested that Chairman Jerome Powell‘s resignation could be a strategic move to maintain the operational autonomy of the Federal Reserve.

Benzinga · Jul 22, 2025

Stocks End Higher Despite Uncertainty About Possible Powell Firing

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.29%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.12%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) rose +0.33%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jul 16, 2025

Dollar Falls Back on Apparent Trial Balloon for Firing Fed Chair Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rallied to a 3-week high but then backed off and ended the day down -0.21%. The dollar sold off on Wednesday after President Trump appeared to float another trial balloon regarding the potential firing of Fed Chair Powell. Mr. Trump suggested to House...

Barchart · Jul 16, 2025

Stocks See Support from Favorable CPI and Positive Bessent Trade Remarks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.33%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.64%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.23%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

Barchart · Jul 15, 2025

Jerome Powell Says Trump's Tariffs Deterred Fed From Easing Monetary Policy—July Decision To Depend On 'Data': 'Wouldn't Take Any Meeting Off The Table'

Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve, indicated that the central bank would have implemented a more lenient monetary policy if not for President Donald Trump‘s tariff strategy.

Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025

Stocks Settled Mixed as Higher Bond Yields Weigh on Sentiment

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.91%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.89%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.12%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jul 1, 2025

Stocks Pressured as Bond Yields Climb on Strong US Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.80%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.28%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jul 1, 2025

Nasdaq 100 Index Rallies to Record High on Speculation of Earlier Interest Rate Cuts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.80%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.94%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.94%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) rose +0.75%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jun 26, 2025

Dollar Falls to 3-1/4 Year Low as President Trump Looks to Fast-Track His Pick for New Fed Chair

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.54%, reaching a 3-1/4 year low. The dollar retreated following a Wall Street Journal report that said President Trump is considering accelerating the announcement of the next Fed Chair. The dollar remained lower on Thursday’s US economic news of a downward...

Barchart · Jun 26, 2025

Stocks Supported by Lower Bond Yields and Speculation of Earlier Rate Cuts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.71%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.58%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.55%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jun 26, 2025