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Trump focused on own priorities as House GOP wrestled over policy

Donald Trump focused on other matters this week as House Republicans struggled to pass measures related to surveillance powers, agricultural policy and immigration enforcement funding, with former officials saying the president’s own priorities are likely to increasingly draw him away from the legislative grind. The chief executive was heavily focused…

Roll Call

Stocks See Support from Lower Crude Prices, While Mega-Cap Tech Earnings are Mixed

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.18%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.11%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Key Inflation Rate Jumps To Highest Level In Almost Three Years As Oil Prices Spike

A key inflation gauge closely followed by the Federal Reserve jumped to its highest level in almost three years as oil prices spike and impact the cost of living in the U.S.

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US economic growth rebounds 2% as consumer spending slows amid Iran war

First quarter output, driven by AI investment and government spending, rose as oil shock fuels inflation fears

The Guardian - US

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve

The Independent UK

Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Weigh Big Tech Earnings, Iran War News

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.15%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.22% this morning as investors digest earnings reports from big U.S. tech companies and the latest developments in the Iran war.

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Trump news at a glance: White House celebrates as civil rights groups condemn supreme court’s Voting Rights Act ruling

Court’s 6-3 decision is a major upheaval in US civil rights law and gives lawmakers permission to draw districting plans that weaken the influence of Black and other minority voters– key US politics stories from Wednesday 29 April at a glance

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Powell to remain as Fed governor, denying Trump a key vacancy

The move will extend Jerome Powell's influence over monetary policy beyond his term as Fed chair.

Axios

Stocks Settle Mixed Ahead of Megacap Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.58%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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US Federal Reserve holds rates as Jerome Powell signals he will stay on

A divided US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady for a third consecutive meeting, as policymakers grapple with heightened uncertainty linked to the war in the Middle East. The decision is expected to be the last overseen by Chair Jerome Powell.

Euronews

Markets Are Mixed Amid Fed Uncertainty: Stock Market Today

Earnings are still solid, crude oil is still rising, and Jerome Powell is still a member of the Federal Reserve Board until further notice.

Kiplinger

Dollar Gains on Three Hawkish FOMC Dissents

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.27%. Wednesday’s better-than-expected US economic news on Mar housing starts and Mar core capital goods new orders supported gains in the dollar. Also, Wednesday’s +6% jump in crude oil prices increases inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, and a...

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‘They left me no choice’: Powell isn’t going anywhere—blocking Trump from another Fed appointee

Powell said he’ll step down when the DOJ’s investigation is “well and truly over,” with no threats of revival.

Fortune

Fed holds rates steady amid the most dissents in decades

The dissents show that Kevin Warsh will face significant internal resistance to delivering interest rate cuts.

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International Business Times

Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged In What Could Be Jerome Powell's Last Meeting As Chair

The Federal Reserve kept its interest rates unchanged on Wednesday in what could be Jerome Powell's last meeting as the chair of the central bank.

The Independent UK

Fed holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting as four officials dissent

The dissents underscore the level of division on the Fed's 12-member rate-setting committee

Fortune

Jerome Powell defies Trump one last time, holding rates steady: ‘The facts have moved decisively in the hawkish direction,’ top economist says

Four dissents signal that incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh inherits a committee far more hawkish than the White House wants.

The Guardian - US

Jerome Powell to stay on Fed board after central bank holds rates steady in defiance of Trump

Chair planned to exit after inquiry into building renovations but will now oversee ‘remaining steps in the process’

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Cattle Trade Mixed on Wednesday, with Front Months Rally with Cash

Live cattle futures are rallying in nearby April, up $3.27 to follow cash. Other contracts are 85 cents higher to 20 cents lower. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, starting at $250-252 across the country and working up to $256 at Wednesday’s midday. The Fed cattle exchange...

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 closes lower as drugs firms GSK and AstraZeneca struggle

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Is Wall Street Headed for a Bond Crisis? What Jamie Dimon, Intermarket Analysis, and 'Murphy’s Law' Are Saying Now.

Our senior market strategist explains how to read markets from the top down with intermarket analysis, and what the key takeaways are ahead of today's Fed meeting.

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Stocks Mixed After Divided Fed Holds Rates Steady

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.78%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.09%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.28%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

International Business Times

Kevin Warsh Clears Key Hurdle To Become The Next Fed Chair

The Senate Banking Committee approved on Wednesday Kevin Warsh's nomination to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, clearing a key hurdle for his confirmation.

The Guardian - US

Kevin Warsh clears key Senate hurdle to replace Fed chair Powell

A Senate committee advances Trump’s pick as doubts linger over the Fed’s independence and Powell’s future

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Dollar Climbs on Strong US Economic News Ahead of FOMC

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.24%. Today's better-than-expected US economic news on Mar housing starts and Mar core capital goods new orders is supporting gains in the dollar. Also, today's +4% jump in crude oil prices increases inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, and...

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