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US Stock Market: Fed’s Goolsbee flags rising inflation risks after weak April data

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee raised concerns over rising U.S. services inflation, saying recent data showed price pressures moving in an unfavourable direction. He noted inflation remains sticky despite a stable labour market, reinforcing caution among policymakers as the Federal Reserve continues to assess its rate path amid mixed economic…

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Is a US stock market crash beginning? Nasdaq 100 drops over 2% as Dow Jones and S&P 500 struggle after inflation shock hits investors

Is a US stock market crash beginning as Nasdaq sinks 2% after shocking CPI inflation rattles Dow and S&P 500? The Nasdaq 100 plunged more than 2% on Tuesday, extending its steepest single-day sell-off in weeks after the April Consumer Price Index confirmed what markets had quietly feared — US…

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US Senate approves Kevin Warsh for Fed Board, chair confirmation next

The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. A vote for his chairmanship is expected soon. This confirmation follows a lifted blockade by Senator Thom Tillis. The move comes as President Trump pushes for lower interest rates. Inflation is currently surging, presenting a challenge for…

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US Workers’ paychecks lose buying power for first time since 2022: What is crushing middle-class Americans despite rising wages and bigger paychecks running higher?

US inflation rose to 3.8% in April. That is the highest level since May 2023. American workers are now losing buying power again as rising prices move faster than paycheck growth. Real wages fell for the first time in three years. Gasoline prices surged 28.4%. Rent inflation accelerated sharply. Middle-class…

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Why did the US stock market crash today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq sink deep into red as Iran tensions and soaring oil prices fuel fresh inflation fears across Wall Street

US stock market crash today shocked Wall Street after US CPI inflation jumped to 3.8%, the highest level in three years. The Dow Jones fell more than 307 points to 49,396.89, while the S&P 500 declined 0.63% to 7,366.24. The Nasdaq Composite dropped nearly 1%. Tech stocks lost momentum. Nvidia,…

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US stocks today: US stocks fall as hot CPI, Iran tensions weigh on sentiment

Wall Street edged lower as hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation and persistent Middle East tensions dampened sentiment. With CPI at a three-year high, markets now see the Federal Reserve holding rates steady for longer, even as earnings strength offers some support.

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April CPI Report: Higher Energy Prices Keep Inflation Hot

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is having a major impact on inflation, with April's annual rise in headline CPI the fastest since 2023.

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Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will gold drop to $4,600 and silver slip to $80? Gold slips as markets assess Middle East tensions and inflation data

Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will gold drop to $4,600 and silver slip to $80? Gold and silver moved lower as markets studied Middle East tensions, U.S. inflation data, and interest rate expectations. Analysts pointed to a stronger dollar, rising oil prices, and changes in rate…

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US Stock Market: BofA, Goldman push back Fed easing forecasts amid inflation risks

Major Wall Street brokerages have delayed their expectations for U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts as high energy prices and a strong labour market keep inflation concerns elevated. BofA now expects no rate cuts in 2026, forecasting easing only in mid-2027, while Goldman Sachs has pushed its expected start of rate…

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Virginia Democrats ask conservative-majority US supreme court to restore congressional map approved by voters – as it happened

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This week: Ballroom fight, Warsh confirmation on the agenda

The top priority for Senate Republicans this week will be to confirm Kevin Warsh to be chairman of the Federal Reserve, but much of the week’s work in the Senate will be off the floor, setting the stage for upcoming votes on the budget reconciliation bill. The filibuster-proof reconciliation bill…

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Consumer Borrowing Climbs To Highest Level In More Than Three Years: Survey

Consumer borrowing in the U.S. rose to the highest level since late 2022, according to a new survey.

Latin Times

Fed Officials Voice Growing Concern Over Inflation And Supply Chain Pressure From Iran War

Officials at the Federal Reserve are increasingly concerned over the economic fallout from the US-Israeli war with Iran, with several of them warning that inflation risks are becoming harder to contain as the conflict drags on.

International Business Times

Trump Says He Doesn't Care If Jerome Powell Stays In The Fed As Governor

President Donald Trump said he doesn't care whether Jerome Powell remains as governor of the Federal Reserve if Kevin Warsh is confirmed as the body's next chair.

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What the Fed's Rate Pause Really Means for Your Money

The Federal Reserve isn't cutting rates any time soon. While this benefits savers, learn how it impacts you when you need to borrow money.

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‘This is not normal’: Former Fed economist sounds alarm on Kevin Warsh after one-sided confirmation

Claudia Sahm worked with Warsh when they were at the Fed but doesn’t know him personally. She told Fortune that his disrespect for Democrats was striking.

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Forget the Interest Rate: The Real War Is Over the Fed’s Balance Sheet

Kevin Warsh's "Regime Change" isn't just about names; it's about dismantling 18 years of monetary philosophy. Prepare for a return to pre-2008 volatility as the Federal Reserve prepares to pull the plug on excess liquidity in favor of raw market mechanics.

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Key Inflation Rate Jumps To Highest Level In Almost Three Years As Oil Prices Spike

A key inflation gauge closely followed by the Federal Reserve jumped to its highest level in almost three years as oil prices spike and impact the cost of living in the U.S.

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Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve

International Business Times

Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged In What Could Be Jerome Powell's Last Meeting As Chair

The Federal Reserve kept its interest rates unchanged on Wednesday in what could be Jerome Powell's last meeting as the chair of the central bank.

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Kevin Warsh Clears Key Hurdle To Become The Next Fed Chair

The Senate Banking Committee approved on Wednesday Kevin Warsh's nomination to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, clearing a key hurdle for his confirmation.

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Stock Index Futures Gain on Tech Boost Ahead of Fed Decision and Megacap Earnings

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.14%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.27% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, a Senate committee vote on a new Fed chairman, a slew of U.S. economic…

Euronews

How AI is forcing central banks to rethink inflation and rates

Central banks are racing to understand how AI is reshaping inflation — and they do not all agree on the answer.

International Business Times

Bitcoin Slides Below $76,000 As Traders Pull Back Before Federal Reserve Decision

Cryptocurrency markets moved lower on Tuesday as traders reduced exposure ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision.

Fortune

Ray Dalio warns the U.S. is already in stagflation, and a Fed that loses credibility would make it worse

As affordability crushes consumer confidence to a decades-low, Dalio warns a loss of credibility at the central bank could turn stagflation fears into reality.

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