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Fed 'Nowhere Near' Endorsing CBDC, Will Not Spy On People's Data: Powell

Powell told a Senate committee on Thursday that American consumers shouldn't be worried about a CBDC coming out as the Fed is not even thinking about it at this time.

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Asian Markets Join Rally After Wall St, European Records

Asian markets on Friday tracked a record-breaking day in New York and Europe as traders grew increasingly optimistic for a series of US interest rate cuts this year, with attention now on crucial jobs data due later in the day.

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on Dovish Powell Comment

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +1.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.56%. Stock indexes on Thursday posted moderate gains with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100...

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Dollar Falls to a 6-Week Low on Dovish Powell Comment

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.52% and posted a 6-week low. The dollar was undercut after Fed Chair Powell said that the Fed is “not far” from the confidence needed to cut rates. The dollar was also undercut by Thursday’s weak productivity and trade deficit reports....

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Fed Report: Small Businesses Struggle With Financial Challenges In 2023

Federal Reserve report highlights financial challenges and inflation impacts on small businesses in 2023.

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Fed Chair Powell Rules Out Central Bank Digital Currency

Jerome Powell's cautious approach to central bank digital currencies and the Federal Reserve's focus on thorough evaluation and stability.

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Fed's Mester Foresees Rate Cuts Later This Year

Federal Reserve official Mester anticipates rate cuts amidst economic concerns and data-driven decision-making.

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Fed Chair Powell Close To Confidence For Rate Cut

Jerome Powell hints at potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve amid economic uncertainties.

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US Rate Cuts 'Can And Will' Start This Year If Trends Continue: Fed Chair

The US Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates this year so long as current economic trends continue, the head of the US central bank told lawmakers in Washington Thursday.

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S&P 500 Rallies to a Record High on Powell Comments

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.98%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.30%. Stock indexes this morning are sharply higher, with the S&P 500 posting a...

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Dollar Drops on Dovish U.S. Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is down by -0.25% and posted a 1-month low. The dollar extended Wednesday’s losses on today’s Fed-friendly productivity and trade deficit reports. Also, strength in the yen weighed on the dollar as the yen today climbed to a 1-month high against the dollar....

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Fed's Bowman Cautious On Rate Cuts, Open To Future Hikes

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman discusses current monetary policy stance and readiness to adjust rates based on economic data.

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US Stock Futures Rise Ahead Of Economic Data, Powell Testimony

Stock futures for Nasdaq and S&P 500 show a slight increase as investors await economic data and Powell's testimony, reflecting cautious optimism.

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Gold Continues Record Run After Powell Hints At Rate Cuts

Gold prices reach record highs as investors turn to the precious metal amidst economic uncertainty and Powell's hints at rate cuts.

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Stocks Climb Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data and Powell’s Testimony, ECB Decision in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are up +0.27%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH24) are up +0.39% this morning as investors looked ahead to further testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and a fresh batch of U.S. economic data while also awaiting a policy verdict from the…

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Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data and Powell’s Testimony, ECB Decision in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are up +0.17%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH24) are up +0.22% this morning as investors looked ahead to further testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as well as a policy verdict from the European Central Bank while also gearing up for…

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Asian Shares Rally On US Rate Relief, Yen Jumps

Asian shares rally on US Fed's rate decision and BOJ stimulus speculation, boosting investor sentiment.

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Asian Markets Swing Ahead Of Key US Jobs Data

Equities fluctuated in Asian trade Thursday as investors try to assess the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates after boss Jerome Powell indicated they would start to come down this year.

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Aussie stocks hit record as Fed chair talks rate cuts

The ASX200 has finished at its highest-ever level for the second time this month after Jerome Powell told Congress rate cuts are likely this year.

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Inflation Fears Disrupt Bond Market As Powell Addresses Lawmakers

Bond market volatility rises as inflation concerns unsettle investors ahead of Powell's testimony.

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Stocks Settle Higher and Bond Yields Fall on Fed Rate Cut Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +0.51%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.67%. Stock indexes on Wednesday posted moderate gains as bond yields fell after the ADP...

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise After Powell Repeats Rate-Cut Message

The main indexes closed higher after Fed Chief Powell stuck to his script on inflation and interest rates in today's congressional testimony.

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Dollar Falls to 1-Month Low as T-note Yields Drop on Powell Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.38% and posted a 1-month low. The dollar came under pressure Wednesday after the U.S. Feb ADP employment report showed companies hired fewer workers than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. The dollar extended its losses as T-note yields dropped...

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2 'Anti-Fed' ETFs to Consider as Bitcoin, Gold Rise to Record Highs

Both gold and Bitcoin should be viewed as beneficiaries when investors price in expectations for looser monetary policy. Here's how investors can bet on higher highs for these closely related asset classes.

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Oil Prices Rise 2% On US Crude Stock Build

Oil prices rose 2% on lower US crude inventories and Fed rate cut expectations, reflecting market uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.

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