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Dollar Trades Lower as CPI Report Boosts Chances of a Fed Rate Cut

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down -0.28% today due to the increased chances of a Fed rate cut after today's CPI report. The market boosted the chances for a Fed rate cut at the September meeting to 96% from 88% after today's US CPI report did not contain any...

Barchart · Aug 12, 2025

Jerome Powell’s job just got a whole lot easier as inflation data sidesteps disaster

July inflation data suggests the FOMC’s dual mandate may not be in as much of a pickle as economists previously feared.

Fortune · Aug 12, 2025

Stocks See Support from Increased Odds for Fed Rate Cut after CPI Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.52%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.56%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Aug 12, 2025

Asian shares advance on relief that Trump is delaying higher China tariffs

Asian shares are mostly higher after President Donald Trump delayed raising tariffs on China for another 90 days

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

Inflation likely moved higher last month as tariffs bite, putting the Fed in bind

Inflation likely ticked up in July for the third straight month as tariffs lift the cost of imported goods such as furniture, appliances, and toys, which could make it harder for the Federal Reserve to cut short-term interest rates as President Donald Trump has demanded

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

Stocks Decline Ahead of US Inflation News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed down -0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.36%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.28%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

Barchart · Aug 11, 2025

Dollar Moves Higher Ahead of US CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.36% to a 1-week high. The dollar moved higher Monday as EUR/USD retreated after comments from Ukrainian President Zelenskiy dampened optimism of any quick resolution to the Russian-Ukrainian war when he rejected any talk of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia. Also,...

Barchart · Aug 11, 2025

September Fed Rate Cut? Goldman, JPMorgan Make The Same Call

Economic tremors ripple across financial markets as shifting global dynamics push major banks to alter their interest rate forecasts. J.P. Morgan now expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its September meeting, moving up its forecast from December.

Benzinga · Aug 11, 2025

Fed Rate-Cut Chorus Grows Louder: Could This Be A Breakout Moment For Growth ETFs?

More Federal Reserve officials are now indicating that the central bank would soon begin an interest rate–reducing cycle, a move which can pave the way for a growth-oriented ETF rally.

Benzinga · Aug 11, 2025

FTSE 100 climbs ahead of jobs data

Upcoming figures on the UK jobs market and average earnings will be watched closely, not least by the Bank of England.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025