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Freddie Mac Says 30-Year Mortgage Slips To 6.72%, But Jerome Powell's Cautious Rate Tone Fuels 'Higher For Longer' Fears, Pressuring Housing Market

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down to 6.72% this week, returning to its level from three weeks ago and offering only modest relief to buyers squeezed by record prices and high borrowing costs, Freddie Mac said. The 15-year fixed rate also eased to 5.85%.

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Jamie Dimon doubles down on backing Powell despite Trump criticism, saying an independent Fed means lower rates

"Independence keeps interest rates lower, if you actually look through the history of interest rates a little bit," Dimon says.

Fortune

Stock Index Futures Plunge on Trump’s Tariffs & A Weak US Jobs Report

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.93%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -1.03% this morning as U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping import tariffs fueled concerns about the outlook for economic growth.

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Stock Market Today: Futures Drop On 'Aug 1' Tariff Deadline Fears, Chevron, Exxon, Apple, Amazon In Focus

U.S. stock futures fell sharply on Friday after ending lower on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were down.

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3 Volatility Predictions for Apple, Amazon and Other Mega Stocks for the Rest of 2025

What’s ahead for Apple, Amazon and other mega stocks? Explore 3 expert volatility predictions shaping the rest of 2025’s market landscape.

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Stocks Struggle As Trump Unveils New Tariff Sweep Offsets Earnings

Asian markets mostly fell Friday as Donald Trump announced tariffs on dozens of trading partners ahead of a self-imposed deadline, offsetting strong earnings from tech giants.

International Business Times

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slide As Hotter-Than-Expected Inflation Dims Rate Cut Hopes: Analyst Sees ETH Dip After $4,000 Peak

Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stocks on Thursday as a jump in consumer prices dampened hopes of interest rate cuts.

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Peter Schiff Slams Fed's Blind Spot: Jerome Powell 'Looking Through' Soaring Inflation While Policy Remains 'Far Too Loose'

Economist Peter Schiff is criticizing the Federal Reserve for its handling of inflation, arguing that the central bank is underestimating persistent price pressures.

Benzinga

Stocks Erase Early Gains as Chip Makers and Big Pharma Retreat

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.74%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.55%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.43%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Struggle As Post-FOMC Blues Hits Markets

Cryptocurrency markets are down after Bitcoin failed to consolidate above the $119,00 mark.

Benzinga

Reduced Fed Rate Cut Expectations Bolster the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.14% and posted a fresh 2-month high. The dollar found support from Thursday’s US economic news that showed a resilient labor market with sticky price pressures and labor costs, which are hawkish for Fed policy. The dollar also has carryover support...

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Jamie Dimon is holding secret meetings with Trump on economy as ice thaws between the two

JPMorgan Chase CEO reportedly used meetings to defend Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

The Independent UK

Bitcoin Consolidates After FOMC Meeting: What Does Powell's Decision Mean For ETH, XRP, Dogecoin?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to consolidate its dominance at the end of the month, but analysts say altcoins may seem more upside soon.

Benzinga

FTSE 100 closes down after US inflation figures temper tech firms’ results

The index closed down 4.13 points at 9,132.81.

The Independent UK

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Set Fresh Record Highs on Strong Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.57%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.48%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.50%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Alpha Buying: Two Quiet Buys Could Be the Loudest Market Signal Yet

Insider buying has been remarkably scarce in recent months. Top executives across corporate America appear hesitant to commit their own capital in the open market. This reluctance can be attributed to a mix of uncertainty around fiscal policy, questions about the Federal Reserve's next steps on interest rates, and persistent…

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JP Morgan CEO Says U.S. Economy Still Strong Despite Challenges — Is He Right?

JPMorgan’s CEO says the U.S. economy is still strong—despite inflation and global risks. Is he right, or is trouble ahead for American markets?

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Dollar Gains as US Economic Strength Dampens Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.23% and posted a fresh 2-month high. The dollar is supported by today's US economic news that shows a resilient labor market with sticky price pressures and labor costs, which are hawkish for Fed policy. The dollar also has carryover support...

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OpenAI CEO Warns Bankers Of A New Rise In Voice Fraud

The financial industry just got a wake-up call from one of tech's top minds. At a Federal Reserve conference in Washington last week, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman issued a blunt warning: Artificial intelligence has made it dangerously easy to impersonate someone's voice, putting billions of dollars and consumer trust at risk.

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Stocks Rally on Stellar Earnings from Microsoft and Meta

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.60%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.70%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.53%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Trump's Inflation Honeymoon Is Over—And Powell's Patience Pays Off

The inflation lull that helped President Donald Trump keep pressure on the Federal Reserve is over as June's data show the tariffs are finally hitting consumer prices—and Fed Chair Jerome Powell was wise to hold his ground.

The Independent UK

A key US inflation gauge rose last month as Trump's tariffs lifted goods prices

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked higher last month in a sign that President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs are starting to lift prices for many goods

Benzinga

'Delusional World:' Analyst Slams Jerome Powell's Inaction As Experts Debate Possibility Of Six Cuts Starting September

While the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady was widely anticipated, a rare dual dissent and nuanced language in the FOMC statement have left experts divided on whether Chair Jerome Powell will hold steady through 2025 or embark on aggressive rate cuts.

Benzinga

Bitcoin Steadies At $118,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Push Higher

Cryptocurrency markets are up on Thursday, reversing a short-lived dip following a ‘hawkish’ press conference by Federal Reserve Chair jerome Powell.

Fortune

The Fed’s Powell said ‘downside risks’ six times in his press conference yesterday—is that bad news for tomorrow’s jobs number?

The jobs number (nonfarm payrolls, to give its technical name) is due out tomorrow. Expect stocks to react strongly if it comes in weak.

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