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Asian Stocks Drop After Fed Warning, Oil Dips With Mideast In Focus

Asian stocks fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve warned Donald Trump's trade war would likely reignite US inflation and dampen economic growth, while oil prices edged down as investors awaited developments in the Israel-Iran conflict.

International Business Times

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged as it awaits the impacts of Trump's global tariffs

Trump has slammed the US Federal Reserve Board chief Jerome Powell, calling him “stupid”, as the federal agency holds off on interest rate changes as it anticipates economic decline in the wake of the US president’s global tariff policies.

Euronews

Stocks Erase Early Gains on Fed Chair Powell’s Inflation Remarks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed unchanged. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are unchanged, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM25 )...

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Stocks are flat, as the Fed’s latest forecast flirts with stagflation

The Federal Reserve’s quarterly projection included lower growth and higher inflation; the Fed also maintained its previous expectation of two interest rate cuts.

Fortune

Stock Market Today: Stocks Grapple for Peace Trade Gains

Of course dramatic tension is high on Fed Day, only this time it's about war and peace as well as monetary policy.

Kiplinger

Dollar Rebounds on Hawkish Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday recovered from early losses and rose by +0.09%. The dollar moved higher Wednesday afternoon due to hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell, who said, “We expect a meaningful amount of inflation in the coming months.” Mr. Powell’s comments signal the Fed is not close...

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US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid economic uncertainty

The US central bank held rates steady despite backlash from President Donald Trump.

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Federal Reserve holds interest rates, defying Trump’s demand to lower them

Hours before the decision, the president called the Fed’s chair, Jerome Powell, ‘stupid’ for anticipated rate hold

The Guardian - US

The Fed holds interest rates steady and forecasts two rate cuts for 2025

Faced with a blurry forecast for the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve continued its pattern of keeping interest rates at their current levels.

Fortune

FTSE 100 nudges up ahead of Fed decision following broadly expected CPI data

The oil price fluctuated, with the Israel-Iran conflict entering its sixth day.

Evening Standard

Trump calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell ‘a stupid person’ ahead of key interest rate decision

The president also joked about whether he can appoint himself to head the Fed

The Independent UK

US unemployment claims dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s trade policies

The Independent UK

War, tariffs, and Trump: What members of the FOMC will be thinking as they finalize their base rate decision today

ANALYSIS: Here are a handful of factors likely impacting the Fed’s interest rate decision being announced today.

Fortune

Stock market fear index spikes after Trump's war threats

Here’s a snapshot of the action this morning prior to the opening bell in New York.

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Central banks have dumped $48 billion in Treasuries

Foreign buyers account for roughly 30% of the U.S. Treasury market.

The Independent UK

Hoping for lower borrowing costs? Fed likely to stand pat again

The inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve are expected to keep their key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for the fourth straight time

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Stock Index Futures Gain as Investors Await Fed Rate Decision, Middle East in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.20%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +0.33% this morning, pointing to a slightly higher open on Wall Street after yesterday’s drop, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and updated projections, as well as Chair Jerome Powell’s…

The Independent UK

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices rise as escalating Iran-Israel crisis hits Wall Street

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices have advanced after the escalation of conflict in the Middle East hit Wall Street

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International Business Times

US Fed Set To Hold Rates Steady As It Guards Against Inflation

The US central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday after its key policy meeting, as officials gauge the impact of tariffs on inflation -- and despite President Donald Trump's calls for rate cuts.

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Grains, Unrest, & Gold: What Middle East Tensions Mean for Your Portfolio Now

Darin Newsom discusses mixed grain and livestock markets, attributing crude oil support to Middle East tensions and explaining gold's rally due to global distrust in the U.S. dollar, while noting financial indices appear toppy and grain markets remain range-bound due to ample supply and a lack of significant weather issues,…

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Stocks Tumble and Oil Surges on Middle East Jitters

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -0.84%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.00%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.86%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks sink amid instability in the Middle East, Fed decision

The S&P 500 dropped as Trump weighs whether to enter Israel’s war with Iran.

The Conversation

How high can US debt go before it triggers a financial crisis?

The tax cuts bill currently being debated by the US Senate will add another US$3 trillion (A$4.6 trillion) to US debt. President Donald Trump calls it the “big, beautiful bill”; his erstwhile policy adviser Elon Musk called it a “disgusting abomination”.

Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Rally Pauses for "Real End" to Middle East War

The future is uncertain by nature, but it's hard to recall a time when views on what's next have been this volatile from day to day.

Evening Standard

Middle East tensions keep FTSE 100 on back foot

Donald Trump called for a “complete give-up” by Iran and denied pursuing a ceasefire in the war between the Islamic republic and Israel.

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