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'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.

Benzinga

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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Odds of 'Zero' Fed Rate Cuts In 2025 Surge To 25% After Jerome Powell's Press Conference: 'Rate Cuts Are Being Priced-Out Of Markets'

The probability that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates unchanged throughout 2025 surged on Wednesday following Chair Jerome Powell's latest remarks, adding fresh uncertainty to the outlook for monetary policy.

Benzinga

Powell didn’t just refuse to deliver a rate cut—he also hinted a raise might have been on the cards

Powell put a cat among the pigeons by suggesting he was minded to "look through" tariff-induced inflation by not increasing interest rates.

Fortune

Stocks Soar Before the Open on Upbeat Meta and Microsoft Results, U.S. PCE Inflation Data and More Big Tech Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.97%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +1.30% this morning as forecast-beating quarterly results from Meta and Microsoft boosted sentiment.

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Trump, Jamie Dimon Reportedly Meet After President's Fed Visit, Ending Years-Long Rift: What Changed?

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase Co. (NYSE:JPM), has reportedly visited the White House twice in the past two months. This marks a significant shift in the relationship between the head of the largest American bank and President Donald Trump.

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How to Invest for Fall Rate Cuts by the Fed

The probability the Fed cuts interest rates by 25 basis points in October is now greater than 90%.

Kiplinger

Fed's Powell leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump demands

The Fed left its key short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year, at about 4.3%, as was expected.

Euronews

Fed Holds Rates Amid Trump's Demands For A Cut: Powell 'More Hawkish Than Anyone Expected,' Say Economists — Historic' Dissent Noted

Analysts and experts are reacting to the Federal Reserve keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.50% on Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee Meeting, amid mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to deliver immediate and aggressive rate cuts.

Benzinga

Asian shares are mixed after US stocks fall on weakened hopes for a September interest rate cut

Asian shares are mixed after most U.S. stocks slipped, as doubts rose on Wall Street about whether the Federal Reserve will deliver economy-juicing cuts to interest rates by September

The Independent UK

Most Markets Down As Fed Holds And Trump Announces Fresh Tariffs

Asian markets mostly fell Thursday while the dollar held most of its gains as traders weighed a cautious Federal Reserve with strong tech earnings and Donald Trump's tariffs on key economies South Korea and India.

International Business Times

Trump news at a glance: president on tariff blitz ahead of August deadline

Trump accused of ‘attack on Brazilian democracy’ for sanctioning Bolsonaro judge while slapping a 50% levy on the country – key US politics stories from Wednesday 30 July

The Guardian - US

Bitcoin, Ethereum Move Sideways, Dogecoin Falls Amid Jerome Powell's Hawkish Tone On Rate Cuts: Analyst Says Dip Temporary Before BTC Highs

Leading cryptocurrencies felt the pinch on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said “no decision” has been made on a September rate cut.

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Cotton Faces Weakness on Wednesday

Cotton futures were under pressure on Wednesday, as a stronger dollar was weighing on things. Contracts were down 17 to 40 points. Pressure was from a $1.063 gain in the US dollar index to $99.71. Much of that strength came late in the day following the Fed leaving rates unchanged,...

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Stocks Settle Mixed on Hawkish Fed Chair Powell

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.16%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.09%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

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The Federal Reserve Rightly Rejects Trump's Calls for Lower Interest Rates

Maintaining the elevated federal funds rate makes borrowing more expensive, but the alternative is artificially cheap money, malinvestment, and inflation.

Kiplinger

Stocks Are Up and Down on Fed Day: Stock Market Today

In another sign of changing times, JPMorgan has partnered with Coinbase to enable cryptocurrency purchases with credit cards.

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Powell Puts Breaks On September Rate Cut—And Trump Triggers A Metal Market Crash

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held firm on monetary policy, calling the central bank's current stance “modestly restrictive” and reiterating that no decision has been made about a rate cut in September.

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Dollar Rallies and Gold Sinks as Powell Pushes Back Against Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday extended this week’s rally and rose by +0.88% to a 2-month high. Signs of strength in the US economy boosted the dollar Wednesday after the July ADP employment change rose more than expected by the most in four months, and Q2 GDP expanded...

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‘Is Jerome Powell Just Evil?’: Grant Cardone Slams Fed Chair Because ‘High Interest Rates’ Are Hurting ‘Regular People’

Grant Cardone’s critical view of high U.S. interest rates reflects his longstanding advocacy for everyday investors and aggressive style in challenging financial policy.

Al Jazeera

US Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged despite Trump pressures

The decision also drew dissent from two of the central bank’s governors, both Trump appointees.

The Independent UK

Trump hits ‘too late’ Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady despite two board dissenters

President has failed to bully the central bank into lowering interest rates to artificially boost the US economy but double dissent on board is rarity

Benzinga

Fed Skips Rate Cut Again—But Reveals Something We Haven't Seen Since 1993

Anticipation was sky-high heading into a politically charged Federal Reserve meeting, after months of relentless pressure from President Donald Trump to deliver rate cuts, but the central bank didn't budge.

Fortune

Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve holds rates steady despite immense pressure from Trump to cut, cut, cut

The Fed cited the economy’s resilience as part of its motivation for maintaining rates.

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