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Jerome Powell tells Princeton grads not to take universities for granted and that 'integrity is all we have—guard it carefully'

"Our great universities are the envy of the world and a crucial national asset," Powell said.

Fortune · May 25, 2025

Tariffs, NVDA Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

Markets face a shortened trading week with Memorial Day closing on Monday, but the four-day session promises significant volatility as investors grapple with escalating trade tensions following President Trump's latest tariff threats targeting technology giants and European partners. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.

Barchart · May 25, 2025

Dollar Falls and Gold Rallies on Tariff Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.87% and posted a 3-week low. The dollar tumbled Friday after President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union on June 1, saying, "Our discussions with them on trade are going nowhere." The dollar was also pressured by...

Barchart · May 23, 2025

A new book makes the case for putting money supply at the center of the U.S. economy and re-empowering commercial banks

“Making Money Work” argues that policymakers should once again make banks the centerpiece of the financial ecosystem.

Fortune · May 23, 2025

Stock Index Futures Muted as U.S. Debt Fears Continue to Weigh on Sentiment, Fed Speak on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -0.05%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -0.09% this morning as concerns remain about the U.S. fiscal outlook after President Donald Trump’s signature tax bill narrowly passed the House of Representatives on Thursday.

Barchart · May 23, 2025

Supreme Court gives Trump unprecedented power to fire regulators—except Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

President Trump has won a legal fight over his power to dismiss the heads of certain regulatory heads, but the Federal Reserve Board remains off limits for now.

Fortune · May 22, 2025

Stocks Settle Mixed on Concerns Over Trade Policy and the Fiscal Outlook

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed unchanged, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.15%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.05%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM25...

Barchart · May 22, 2025

Dollar Moves Higher on Signs of US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.37%. The dollar moved higher Thursday on signs of strength in the economy after weekly jobless claims fell to a 1-month low and the May S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly increased, hawkish factors for Fed policy. However, gains in the dollar are limited...

Barchart · May 22, 2025

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Trump’s tax bill will ‘stabilise things’ - but there’s still one big problem

‘There's a chance that [...] you'll have stagflation,’ the JP Morgan Chase CEO said Thursday

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Stocks Stabilize as Bond Yields Slip

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.40%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.03%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · May 22, 2025