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

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of both higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen, an unusual combination that puts the central bank in a difficult spot.

Euronews

Asian shares trade higher after Wall Street climbs moderately as Fed holds rates steady

Asian shares are rising moderately after a lackluster finish on Wall Street, with most shares ticking higher after the Federal Reserve left its main interest rate unchanged, as was widely expected

The Independent UK

Stocks Rise Further On Growing Trade Deal Hopes

Asian stocks extended their rally Thursday on hopes for an easing of trade war tensions as China and the United States prepare for weekend talks and after Donald Trump flagged a "major trade deal" later in the day.

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Powell warns of tariff consequences

The Fed chair noted that Trump's upcoming tariffs could lead to inflation and increased unemployment

Salon

Fed might have to pick between solving unemployment or inflation

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank hasn’t faced such a scenario in a “long time.”

Fortune

Stocks Finish Higher as Chip Stocks Rally

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.39%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.36%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks close slightly higher as Fed stands pat on rates, warns of stagflation risks

The Federal Open Market Committee said it "judges that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen."

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise Despite Stagflation Risk

The business of business continues apace on continuing hope for reduced trade-related uncertainty.

Kiplinger

Dollar Rallies as Fed Chair Powell Downplays Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.48%. The dollar posted moderate gains on Wednesday on hopes of easing US-China trade tensions after the two countries agreed to trade talks this weekend for the first time since President Trump imposed tariffs on US trading partners. Also, Wednesday’s US economic...

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US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, warns of higher unemployment

The central bank will hold steady amid economic uncertainty driven by tariffs.

Al Jazeera

Federal Reserve warns of inflation and jobs risks amid Trump’s erratic trade strategy

Central bank says ‘uncertainty has increased’ as it opts to maintain benchmark interest rate for third time in a row

The Guardian - US

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...

Fortune

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.

Barchart

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.

International Business Times

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?

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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...

Fortune

Stocks fall as Trump administration waffles on trade deals

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

Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip for a Second Straight Day

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

Barchart

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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