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How the Supreme Court might protect the Fed’s independence by using employment law in Trump v. Cook

Most of the Trump administration’s legal disputes involving the firing of high-level officials deal with the scope of presidential power.

The Conversation

Nasdaq Drops 172 Points on MSFT AI Spend: Stock Market Today

Microsoft, Meta Platforms and a mid-cap energy stock have a lot to say about the state of the AI revolution today.

Kiplinger

Dollar Pressured by US Government Shutdown Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.14%. The dollar moved lower on Thursday amid concerns about a potential US government shutdown this weekend, and renewed US-Iran tensions are weighing on the dollar. Also, Thursday’s news showing the US Nov trade deficit rose more than expected to a...

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What is behind the extraordinary rise in investment into silver and gold?

Experts say factors including Trump’s aggressive policies and pressure on the dollar are pushing investors toward ‘safe haven’ of precious metals

The Guardian - UK

Mixed day for stocks as Trump hits out at Fed chief for refusal to cut rates

The FTSE 100 index closed up 17.33 points, 0.2%, at 10,171.76.

Evening Standard

Tillis 'unleashed'

A stream of honesty from the retiring Sen. Thom Tillis has turned into an increasingly personal back-and-forth with the president.

Roll Call

Dollar Recovers on Hopes a Government Shutdown Can be Avoided

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.21% today. The dollar recovered from early losses and turned higher today as short covering emerged on comments from Senate Majority Leader Thune, who said government shutdown talks are going in the “right direction.” Also, today’s news that showed Nov factory orders...

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Trump sends a message to next Fed chair, says deal ‘close’ on funding

President Trump let his coming Federal Reserve chair nominee know he expects a big interest rate cut later this year.

Roll Call

Jerome Powell got a direct question about the U.S. ‘losing credibility’ and the soaring price of gold and silver. He punted

Gold is up 84% year over year, and silver by a stunning 245%, but the Fed chair is looking elsewhere.

Fortune

Gold tops $5,500, silver rises while Powell downplays metal rally

The dollar slipped to a 4-year low, while gold and silver surged to further record highs, after Fed Chair Powell downplayed their macro signal.

Euronews

Trump says Jerome Powell is ‘hurting our country’ as president finally weighs in on Fed’s plan for interest rates

President demands ‘LOWEST INTEREST RATE OF ANY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD’ regardless of economic indicators

The Independent UK

Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Weigh Big Tech Earnings, U.S. Economic Data and Apple Results in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.17%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.19% this morning as investors digest earnings reports from big U.S. tech companies.

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Asian shares mostly fall and gold jumps more than 4% after the Fed keeps rates unchanged

Asian shares are mostly lower as a wait-and-see attitude dominates in regional markets

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: ‘next attack will be far worse’ says president as he ratchets up threats on Iran

US president tells Tehran that time is running out to make a deal on future of nuclear program – key US politics stories from 28 January 2026

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Stocks Finish Mixed as Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.32%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.01%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Kiplinger

S&P 500 Tops 7,000, Fed Pauses Rate Cuts: Stock Market Today

Investors, traders and speculators will probably have to wait until after Jerome Powell steps down for the next Fed rate cut.

Fortune

Jerome Powell says Fed independence isn’t lost … yet. ‘I certainly hope we won’t’ lose it

Powell made clear he believes the Fed can remain independent despite attacks from the Trump administration.

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Dollar Gains as FOMC Holds Interest Rates Steady

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.29% on Wednesday, rebounding from Tuesday's nearly 4-year low. The weakness in the yen supported gains in the dollar on Wednesday after Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US "absolutely not" intervening in the currency market to support the yen. The dollar maintained its...

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Euronews

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in defiance of Trump who wants them lowered

When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.

Fortune

Kalshi maintains a ‘perfect forecast record’ in predicting Fed rate decisions, beating professional forecasters, study finds

The National Bureau of Economic Research study found the prediction site showed “statistically significant improvement” over the Fed funds futures forecast.

Fortune

Fed holds rates at an unusual moment: Stocks at record highs, dollar under pressure, and Powell in the crosshairs

Two governors dissented in favor of a cut, including Christopher Waller, a top contender for the chairmanship to replace Powell.

The Guardian - US

Federal Reserve holds interest rates as Trump piles on pressure

Fed voted to pause cuts to interest rate, which currently sits between 3.5% and 3.75%, after slashing it three times in fall

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QQQ Is Reaching for a New High. 3 Reasons Each for Bulls and Bears To Play It.

After a huge run in 2025, QQQ could be looking at another surge higher. Here's what investors need to consider on both sides of this trade.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 falls and oil price rises after Trump’s warning to Iran

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Stocks Supported by Solid Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.43%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.02%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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