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Donald Trump Tells Black reporter 'You Are Not a Smart Person' After Questioning New White House Ballroom Doubled Cost

Donald Trump clashed with a Black female reporter over the doubling cost of his White House ballroom project, sparking criticism and highlighting ongoing racial tensions.

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Trump Called Two Female Reporters 'Dumb' and 'Stupid' in Minutes — Here Is Every Woman Journalist He Has Attacked

President Trump called MS NOW's Akayla Gardner 'dumb' and a second reporter 'stupid' within minutes on 12 May, adding to a growing list of women journalists he has publicly insulted.

International Business Times UK

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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Silver jumps Rs 17,000/kg, gold soars to Rs 1.62 lakh/10g after centre hikes import duty. What should investors do?

Gold and silver prices surged on MCX after the government hiked customs duty on precious metal imports to 15%. This led to significant jumps in July 2026 silver futures and June 2026 gold futures. The move follows a rise in U.S. consumer inflation, impacting global market sentiment and reducing expectations…

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Dollar near one-week high as hot U.S. inflation fans Fed hike bets, peace talks stall

Global markets felt the heat as a surprising U.S. inflation surge boosted Treasury yields, weakening the euro and sterling. Rising oil prices, fueled by Middle East tensions, further dampened investor sentiment. The U.S. dollar index held firm, reflecting a cautious risk appetite as equity markets lacked upward momentum. Meanwhile, the…

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Global Market Today: Asian stocks track Wall Street lower on US CPI

Asian stocks declined as US inflation accelerated, influenced by rising oil prices following the conflict in Iran. This prompted an increase in Treasury yields and boosted bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike in 2027. Elevated oil prices and inflation risks now threaten the recent equity rebound, particularly impacting chipmakers.

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Donald Trump Lashes Out at Female Reporter in Ugly Scene Just Hours Before Departing for Beijing

US President Trump insulted female journalists questioning his administration's spending on renovations, sparking controversy over his treatment of women in the media.

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Stocks Settle Mixed on Tech Weakness and Inflation Pressures

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.87%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.16%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Investors Pull in on Chip Stocks After Hot Inflation: Stock Market Today

The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz is showing up on these shores in the form of the hottest CPI inflation print in three years.

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US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh

US stocks closed lower as hotter-than-expected inflation and escalating US-Iran tensions weighed on sentiment. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreated from record highs, led by tech weakness, while Dow held steady. Rising oil prices and fears of prolonged inflation reduced hopes of Fed rate cuts and lifted rate-hike bets.

The Economic Times

US Treasury yields hit 5%: Why investors are dumping bonds as oil prices and inflation rise amid US-Iran conflict

US Treasury yields today: Global bond markets are experiencing unease. Rising oil prices and persistent inflation are reshaping interest rate expectations in the US and globally. US Treasury yields are climbing as inflation fears intensify. This situation is causing investors to rethink Federal Reserve rate cut possibilities. UK bond markets…

The Economic Times

Weak Stocks and Crude Oil Strength Lift the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.34%. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday amid renewed concerns that the US-Iran ceasefire may break down after President Trump said the current ceasefire was on “life support.” Tuesday’s +4% surge in crude oil prices also boosted inflation expectations and may...

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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…

The Economic Times

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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Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh As Fed Governor, Another Step Toward Becoming Chair

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as governor of the Fed, taking another step towards replacing Jerome Powell as chair of the central bank.

The Economic Times

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to US Federal Reserve Board; Fed chair vote likely on Wednesday

Kevin Warsh is officially stepping into the role of a Federal Reserve governor, primed to steer the US central bank through turbulent political waters. As he prepares for this pivotal leadership role, Warsh is contemplating a strategic overhaul at the Fed, particularly looking to enhance collaboration with the Treasury.

Evening Standard

Pound wobbles and bonds suffer as Starmer battles on

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defied calls for him to quit, despite a growing number of Labour MPs demanding that he steps aside.

The Economic Times

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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Stocks Retreat as Oil Prices Surge and Inflation Accelerates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.45%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.74%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Economic Times

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,…

Fortune

'A miserable number': Iran war and AI spending drove inflation to a 3-year high

KPMG's Diane Swonk says the Iran war is in your groceries, AI is in your electricity bill, and the Fed has no easy way out.

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Dollar Rallies on Crude Oil Strength as Hot US CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.45%. The dollar is climbing today on renewed concerns that the US-Iran ceasefire may break down after President Trump said the current ceasefire was on "life support." Today's +3% surge in crude oil prices also boosts inflation expectations and may prompt...

Euronews

Iran war pushes US inflation to 3.8% as petrol prices surge

US consumer prices rose 3.8% in April as the Iran war drove petrol costs up 28% in a year, with real wages falling for the first time in three years, according to government data.

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Stocks Pressured by Rising Oil Prices and Accelerating Inflation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.74%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.72%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.38%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Economic Times

Inflation in U.S. jumps to 3-year high, shows CPI report. How will latest data impact U.S Fed Interest Rate Cut decision?

Inflation in U.S.: U.S. consumer prices rose at a brisk clip for a second straight month in April, resulting in the largest annual increase in inflation in nearly three years

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