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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Economy is marginally improving, says the Fed, but only because rich consumers are splurging on luxury items and holidays

The Minneapolis Fed said that while retailers catering to higher-end consumers reported increased sales, those targeted at middle and lower-end consumers are "getting pretty beat up."

Fortune

Tech stocks took another beating as retail investors dump the Magnificent Seven

Traders are selling down the Mag 7 but buying most of the other stocks.

Fortune

Stocks Climb Before the Open as TSMC Reignites AI Optimism, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.37%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.74% this morning after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. renewed confidence in the sustainability of AI demand.

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Private Equity Is Fundamentally Changing: What Now for Investors and Business Owners?

For 40 years, private equity enjoyed extraordinary returns thanks to falling rates and abundant credit. That's changed. What should PE firms and clients do now?

Kiplinger

Gold and the Foundations of a Persistent Trend

Gold dominated 2025's performance among traditional financial assets with an annual return of roughly 60%, the highest in nearly 50 years, surpassed only by silver and palladium.

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Bitcoin closes in on $100,000 in surprise surge

The original cryptocurrency is soaring after ending 2025 in a slump.

Fortune

Stock Indexes Settle Lower on Tech Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.53%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.07%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.56%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Rebounds on an Upbeat Fed Beige Book

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.03%. The dollar finished slightly lower on Wednesday and was under pressure most of the day after the yen rallied on jawboning from Japanese government officials. The dollar still has some negative carryover from Monday, amid concerns over Fed independence, after...

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Trump's new push for lower rates

The Fed isn't moving fast enough on interest rates for the president.

Axios

Stocks Retreat as Big Tech Falters

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.96%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.53%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.96%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Jimmy Kimmel on ICE shooting of Renee Good: ‘They’re investigating the victims instead of the perpetrator’

Late-night hosts discussed the Trump administration’s deployment of yet more ICE agents to Minneapolis

The Guardian - US

Dollar Slips as the Yen Recovers and Precious Metals Soar on Geopolitical Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.12%. The dollar is under pressure today after the yen rallied on jawboning from Japanese government officials. The dollar still has some negative carryover from Monday, amid concerns over Fed independence, after Fed Chair Powell said the Justice Department's threat of...

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Stocks Pressured by Tech Weakness and Iran Tensions

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.75%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.46%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.22%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.76%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Looking to ‘Sell America’ Amid Fed Drama? Here’s 1 ETF to Buy.

'Sell America' fear is rising again, and this non-U.S. ETF could be a wise buy to stay diversified and invested globally while U.S. policy risks swirl.

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The Guardian - UK

Trump hits back at JP Morgan CEO’s defence of Federal Reserve

US president says Jamie Dimon was wrong to suggest he was undermining independence of central bank

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Stock Index Futures Slip With Focus on U.S. Retail Sales and PPI Data, More Big Bank Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.44%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.66% this morning as investors trim risk ahead of a slew of U.S. economic data, including the retail sales report and producer inflation figures, comments from Federal Reserve officials, and earnings reports…

Axios

Trump's heavy hand tightens grip on U.S. economy

The Trump administration's economic interventions go far beyond typical electioneering.

The Guardian - UK

Falling inflation this year should smooth way for more interest rate cuts, says Bank of England policymaker - as it happened

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The Conversation

Why the world’s central bankers had to speak up against Trump’s attacks on the Fed

Central bankers from around the world have issued a joint statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as he faces a criminal probe on top of mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump to resign early.

The Guardian - AU

How would a Trump takeover of the Fed affect Australia?

Central banks are given independence so they can make unpopular, inflation-beating decisions on interest rates

AAP

Trump's attack on Fed could speed up investment pivot

A United States where the central bank lacks independence to set monetary policy is a scary prospect for investors with high exposure to the US market.

The Independent UK

Asian benchmarks are mixed after Wall Street pulls back and global uncertainty grows

Asian shares are trading mixed after Wall Street pulled back from its recent records and as political uncertainty brewed in various regions, including in Iran

MarketBeat

Tech Wreck or Valuation Reset? Rotating to Value in 2026

Rotating toward established value sectors provides a strategic opportunity to capture consistent dividends and capitalize on steady corporate performance.

The Guardian - US

Trump claims victory on US economy despite many Americans’ cost of living concerns

In speech, president delivers triumph assessment, claiming US prices are down despite official data showing otherwise

International Business Times UK

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Faces US Investigation as Central Banks Rally—A Warning Sign?

Fed Chair Powell faces a US criminal probe, sparking rare global central bank support and raising concerns over political pressure, economic stability, and the future of monetary independence.

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