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Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen

The Independent UK

Federal Reserve doesn’t budge on interest rates

Investors are pricing in two to four cuts by the end of the year.

Fortune

Goldman Sachs expects China tariffs to drop soon. But the bank still puts the chance of a recession at 45%

Although “the mood music with China has improved,” the bank’s chief economist still expects other tariffs increases—and sees “a meaningful risk that some of the paused ‘reciprocal’ tariffs will take effect after all.”

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Stocks Turn Mixed Ahead of FOMC Meeting Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.23%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.04%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Boosted by the Start of US-China Trade Talks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.23%. The dollar is climbing today on hopes of easing US-China trade tensions after the countries agreed to trade talks this weekend for the first time since President Trump imposed tariffs on US trading partners. Also, there is caution ahead of...

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Stocks Boosted as US and China Agree to Begin Trade Talks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.12%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.31%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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U.S.-China trade talk news boosts markets

Major Asian markets in China, Japan and South Korea all rose—but by less than 1%. Investors seem to be betting that the Papal Conclave will produce results before the trade negotiations do.

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Stock Index Futures Climb on U.S.-China Trade Talk Optimism, Fed Rate Decision in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.58%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +0.64% this morning as optimism around U.S.-China trade talks boosted sentiment.

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US Fed: No Change in Rates Today

When the May US Federal Open Market Committee meeting comes to an end later today, Chairman Powell will not be announcing a rate cut. At least according to to the Fed fund futures forward curve.

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No Rate Cuts Expected From US Fed Facing 'Unfavorable' Conditions

The US Federal Reserve faces a tough choice Wednesday as it contends with President Donald Trump's tariff rollout: Prioritize tackling inflation by holding interest rates high, do nothing, or stimulate growth and employment by cutting them?

International Business Times

Stocks Retreat on Concerns About Economic Damage from Tariffs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -0.77%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.95%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.88%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.83%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks fall as Trump administration waffles on trade deals

Trump downplayed progress on Tuesday as investors await the Federal Reserve.

Fortune

Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip for a Second Straight Day

Solid earnings but mixed guidance amid more tariff uncertainty have markets searching for direction.

Kiplinger

Gold and Silver May See Profit-Taking on May 7. Watch Crude Oil Here.

The results of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which will be released in the afternoon on May 7, could have major impacts for commodity futures markets.

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RSM chief economist: 'Recession will start on the docks of Los Angeles'

“The price of those policies will be first paid at the ports and then spread to the rest of the economy,” RSM’s Joseph Brusuelas wrote, referring to the president’s tariff and trade policies.

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Trade Uncertainty Weighs on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.65%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.37%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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The hedge-fund legend who predicted Black Monday sounds a new market warning, saying stocks will 'go down to new lows'

“You have Trump who’s locked in on tariffs. You have the Fed who’s locked in on not cutting rates. That’s not good for the stock market.”

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Stocks Fall on Signs of Trade War Damage

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.06%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -1.00%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Investors worry about Fed independence as stocks rise in China and Japan

Wall Street is almost certain that the Fed will keep interest rates steady in the 4.25-4.50% range, but analysts expect that Trump will ratchet up his attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering rates.

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The Fed will likely keep interest rates on hold today, so markets will be watching for Trump’s reaction

If markets are hoping for some hints from Jerome Powell, the Fed chairman might disappoint.

Euronews

Is Trump destroying the dollar - and what does it mean for the euro?

Controversial policies from the Trump administration are pushing investors to flee US assets. But another currency will struggle to take the dollar’s throne.

The Independent UK

Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall St breaks its winning streak

Asian shares are mostly higher after stocks closed lower on Wall Street, breaking a nine-day winning streak

International Business Times

Dollar Recovers Some Losses, Stocks Gain As Traders Eye Tariff Deals

The dollar rose in Asia on Tuesday fuelled by hopes for trade deals to avert Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, while equities mostly rose as investors await the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision.

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Stocks Close Lower on US Trade Policy Uncertainty

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed down -0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.67%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.66%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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S&P 500 snaps 9-session winning streak, closes down 0.6%

Markets stumbled again on Monday after an extended rally from the selloff incurred by Trump's tariffs.

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