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Fed's Warsh inherits economy increasingly squeezed by inflation

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a challenging economy. Rising inflation, fueled by the Iran war's impact on energy and goods, is squeezing households. While AI investment boosts growth, it's not offsetting cost pressures. Policymakers are increasingly concerned about inflation, with some advocating for interest rate hikes, a stance potentially…

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Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop after Broadcom outlook, oil dips

Asian markets and US futures declined. Broadcom's weak forecast impacted investor sentiment. Renewed US-Iran clashes also weighed on markets. However, a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon brought some relief. Brent crude prices saw a slight dip following this development. Investors are closely watching geopolitical events.

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US Fed says Iran war driving 'moderate-to-strong' inflation

US inflation rose at a moderate to strong pace, driven largely by surging energy costs linked to the Iran war, the Federal Reserve said. Higher oil prices disrupted supply chains and lifted input costs, while consumer spending showed widening inequality, with lower-income households facing rising financial strain.

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US stocks today: Dow Jones drops over 500 points as Middle East tensions escalate

Wall Street closed lower as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices triggered inflation concerns and profit booking. Financials and tech stocks led declines, though chipmakers stayed resilient on AI optimism. Strong services data and steady labor conditions contrasted with geopolitical risks, while expectations for a potential Fed rate hike…

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Dollar Rallies on Strength in Crude and the US Economy

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rallied to a 1.75-month high, finishing up by 0.31%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday, supported by a +2% increase in WTI crude oil prices, which lifts inflation expectations and may prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a bullish factor for the...

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What to Expect From the May Jobs Report

The May jobs report will be released Friday morning. Here's what we expect the data to show.

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AI was supposed to be killing jobs. In Spring, the labor market is opening up instead

"The data doesn't back it up," says Employ America's Skanda Amarnath, who sees backfilling behind a labor market that's stabilizing.

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Wall St ends lower as Mideast tensions escalate

US stocks closed lower, dragged down by pessimism over prospects of a peace deal with Iran.

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Strength in US Economic Reports Boosts the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.23%. The dollar is moving higher today and is being supported by a +1% increase in WTI crude oil prices, which lifts inflation expectations and may prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a bullish factor for the dollar. Gains in...

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S&P Futures Muted as Fresh U.S.-Iran Hostilities Lift Oil and Bond Yields, ADP Jobs Report and Broadcom Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.05% this morning as oil prices and bond yields climbed after the U.S. and Iran exchanged heavy fire in the Persian Gulf.

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Fed's Hammack signals rate hike may be needed soon as inflation risks intensify

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack signaled that the U.S. central bank might need to raise interest rates if inflation continues to climb. She expressed growing concern over persistent price pressures, suggesting current monetary policy may not be restrictive enough. Hammack indicated that the risks from entrenched inflation…

The Economic Times

Gold eases on stronger oil as fresh Mideast hostilities erupt

Gold prices dipped on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions fueled crude oil gains, intensifying inflation and interest rate hike concerns. Renewed Gulf hostilities and stalled diplomacy between Washington and Tehran contributed to the market's unease. Investors now await key U.S. employment data to assess the Federal Reserve's next monetary…

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Stock Indexes Post New Record Highs Amid AI Enthusiasm

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.48%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.14%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Recovers on US Labor Market Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.02%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Tuesday and moved slightly higher after US Apr JOLTS job openings unexpectedly rose to a 23-month high, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, hawkish comments from Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack boosted...

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New York Fed research is just one of many saying remote work is behind the real Gen Z hiring nightmare

Graduates are blaming AI for their employment woes, but the real culprit may be the pandemic’s most sought-after workplace perk

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Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence

Democrats are criticizing President Donald Trump's selection of federal housing finance Director Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence, saying Pulte lacks necessary national security experience

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Stocks Push Higher on US Labor Market Strength and AI Spending

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.29%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.20%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Slips on US-Iran Peace Hopes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.04%. Comments from President Trump have reduced safe-haven demand for the dollar when he said that negotiations with Iran are continuing "at a rapid pace" and he's optimistic the US can reach an interim peace deal with Iran" over the next...

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Who is Bill Pulte? Trump names FHFA Director as acting Intelligence Chief in major leadership shift

Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has been appointed as acting Director of National Intelligence by President Donald Trump in a major administrative reshuffle. Known for overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Pulte has primarily worked in housing finance and business sectors. His unexpected move into intelligence…

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Stocks Pressured by Uncertainty of US-Iran Ceasefire Prospects

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.33%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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US Stock Market: Treasury yields rise after strong US data, geopolitical risks fuel inflation fears

US Treasury yields closed higher on Monday as stronger-than-expected manufacturing and construction data reinforced economic resilience, while uncertainty over US-Iran diplomacy and rising oil prices fueled inflation concerns. Investors reassessed Federal Reserve rate expectations amid geopolitical risks, pushing benchmark yields higher and lifting market-based inflation forecasts.

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Trump news at a glance: Trump mediates between Israel and Hezbollah in effort to salvage Iran peace talks

Tehran says Israel’s operation in Lebanon is violation of existing ceasefire with US, throwing wrench in planned peace talks – key US politics stories from Monday 1 June

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asian stocks ease from record highs, oil steadies

Asian markets dipped from record highs as peace talks with Iran faltered. Oil prices remained elevated amid geopolitical tensions. US stock futures also saw a slight decline. Investors are closely watching upcoming economic data for clues on the US economy and Federal Reserve policy. The AI boom continues to drive…

The Economic Times

Why is gold price down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold falls as inflation concerns grow amid Middle East conflict

Why is gold price down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold prices declined after rising inflation concerns linked to the Middle East conflict increased expectations that interest rates could remain higher for longer. A stronger U.S. dollar also weighed on bullion prices. Investors are…

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Stocks Close Higher on Hopes for Continued US-Iran Ceasefire Negotiations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday rose +0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) rose +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) rose +0.66%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.32%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26 ) rose...

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