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US Stock market: Fed's Daly says AI, inflation uncertainty clouds interest rate outlook

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly highlighted that US monetary policy remains slightly restrictive, but the economic outlook is increasingly uncertain. The surge in AI-driven investment and a strong job market are creating complex dynamics. While inflation could persist, slowing growth is also a possibility. Daly stressed the need for…

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: Soft US jobs data eases Fed rate fears, lifts market sentiment

A recent U.S. jobs report, showing slower-than-expected growth and downward revisions, has eased investor fears of persistent inflation and a hawkish Federal Reserve. This cooling labor market data offers relief to equity markets, especially tech stocks, as it reduces expectations for an imminent interest rate hike. Investors now anticipate a…

The Economic Times

Dow Jones Hits Record High as Chip Bloodbath Sinks Nasdaq 100: Stock Market Today

The Dow Jones Industrial Average powered to a fresh record high above 52,700 by midday Thursday after a sharply weaker-than-expected June jobs report pushed investors to unwind bets that the Federal Reserve would be forced to raise interest rates in the near term.

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US stocks today: US stocks rise as softer jobs data calms rate-hike fears

US markets climbed after June hiring slowed more than expected, easing fears of further Fed tightening. The data pointed to a cooling but resilient labour market, lifting sentiment across sectors while prompting investors to reassess rate outlook and growth expectations.

The Economic Times

US job growth plummets as eurozone unemployment holds at record low

New labour market data highlights a growing transatlantic divide, with US payroll additions slowing drastically, while the Eurozone unemployment rate remains anchored at an all-time low.

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Wall Street Just Logged Its Best Quarter in Six Years. Can the Rally Keep Going?

The benchmark S&P 500 climbed 14.9% during the second quarter, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite soared 21.4%, marking their best quarterly performances since the second quarter of 2020.

International Business Times

How the Stock Market Performed in the Second Quarter of 2026: An Investment Adviser's Take

Q2 2026 was defined by a disconnect between soaring market valuations and underlying economic realities. Speculative fervor is making the landscape casinolike.

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US Stock Market: Fed's Warsh targets real-time economic data overhaul, unveils global advisory task forces

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is spearheading a significant shift towards real-time economic data, aiming to reduce reliance on traditional government statistics within a year. He believes current methods are too slow and error-prone, impacting policy decisions. Warsh is establishing task forces, including international experts, to explore new data collection…

The Economic Times

Japan shifts to ambush intervention tactics against yen short sellers, sources say

Japan's finance ministry is shifting tactics, abandoning public warnings about currency intervention. Officials now aim to surprise speculators by intervening abruptly to support the weakening yen, a move designed to increase the cost of betting against the currency. This strategy, coupled with the Bank of Japan's hawkish stance, signals a…

The Economic Times

New US central bank boss asserts political independence amid Trump pressure

Kevin Warsh said there would be ‘no changes’ to the independence of the Federal Reserve amid pressure from Donald Trump.

Evening Standard

Trump’s new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh pledges independence while fighting inflation

Warsh served as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011; he was just 35 when President George W. Bush appointed him as the youngest-ever nominee

The Independent UK

Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold slips as Treasury yields and rate hike expectations increase

Gold and silver prices declined as U.S. Treasury yields moved higher and expectations of another Federal Reserve interest rate hike increased. A stronger U.S. dollar also reduced demand for bullion. Investors are now waiting for key U.S. jobs data and comments from central bank officials, which could influence the next…

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: US Supreme Court shields Fed independence, but leaves central bank more isolated

The US Supreme Court has reaffirmed the Federal Reserve’s independence by blocking attempts to allow presidential removal of its governors without a high legal threshold. In a case involving Governor Lisa Cook, the court ruled that dismissal would require proof of serious misconduct tied to official duties while legal proceedings…

The Economic Times

Gold prices fall Rs 1,300/10 gram; silver tanks Rs 5,600/kg as rate hike bets, US-Iran tensions dent mood. Time to sell precious metals?

Gold and silver prices tumbled on Wednesday as fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal fueled inflation worries and bolstered expectations of sustained high interest rates from the Federal Reserve. MCX silver futures saw a significant drop, while gold futures also declined. Analysts advise caution, suggesting investors await the Federal…

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Wall Street's AI Boom Has Powered Stocks For Years. Now Investors Want Proof Before Pouring More Money.

Investors are weighing massive artificial intelligence spending, strong corporate earnings expectations, and the Federal Reserve's policy stance as geopolitical tensions and election-year uncertainty continue to shape US markets.

The Economic Times

Why are gold and silver prices up today, and will precious metals continue to rise or drop again? Gold rebounds from multi-month low but remains set for biggest quarterly loss in years

Gold and silver prices moved higher on Tuesday after recent declines, but both metals remain on track for major monthly and quarterly losses. A strong US dollar, expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes, and market uncertainty continue to influence prices. Investors are now watching US employment data and central bank…

The Guardian - US

The supreme court has again undermined the power of Congress

The Trump v Slaughter decision allows the president further influence over agencies Congress itself created

The Economic Times

US Supreme Court says Fed's Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings

The Supreme Court has significantly broadened presidential authority, allowing presidents to dismiss heads of independent federal agencies at will, overturning a long-standing precedent. However, the Federal Reserve remains an exception, with a governor allowed to remain in her post while contesting her dismissal. This ruling grants presidents greater control over…

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US Supreme Court Rules Trump's Firing Of First Black Female Fed Governor Lisa Cook Was 'Void From The Start'

The US Supreme Court ruled against Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, marking a historic decision that underscores the importance of the Fed's independence.

Reason

Can the Supreme Court Slaughter Slaughter Without Cooking Cook?

Tensions between today's two major presidential removal power decisions.

The Conversation

Federal Reserve independence secures an important, but not final, victory at US Supreme Court

The Federal Reserve, under pressure from President Donald Trump to cut interest rates and bend to his will, just got an important assist from the U.S. Supreme Court.

Fortune

The Supreme Court upholds Fed independence by saving Lisa Cook’s job—and also saves U.S. debt from a crisis

“Not only the fact of independence but also the appearance of independence is key to the Federal Reserve’s design.”

France 24

US Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials, but protects Fed

The US Supreme Court on Monday boosted presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve.

Reason

Can the President Fire Anyone He Wants? Yes, Unless the Target Is Part of the Federal Reserve.

In a pair of decisions on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that presidents have full authority to fire heads of executive branch agencies—but that the Fed is different.

Bangkok Post

Supreme Court boosts Trump's power to fire officials, but protects Fed

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The US Supreme Court on Monday fortified President Donald Trump's powers to fire members of independent government agencies, but carved out protections for the Federal Reserve by blocking the firing of Governor Lisa Cook.

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