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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Trump says he is considering a ‘gross incompetence lawsuit’ against Fed chairman over building renovation

President threatened to allow ‘a major lawsuit against Powell to proceed’ earlier this year

The Independent UK

Trump says he’d ‘love to fire’ Jerome Powell in latest attack on Fed chair

Trump also repeated false claims about renovation costs for the Fed headquarters during a Monday press conference

The Guardian - US

Stocks Settle Lower as Weakness in Big Tech Weighs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.46%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.34%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Gains and Precious Metals Sink on Year-End Liquidation

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose slightly by +0.02%. The dollar found support on Monday as stock market weakness boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Monday's stronger-than-expected Nov pending home sales report was supportive of the dollar. The dollar fell from its best level after the...

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‘We’ve gotten out of whack’ by fixating so much on Fed rates, but the loss of its independence will be punished, BofA CEO Brian Moynihan says

“There’s too much fascination with the Fed,” Moynihan said.

Fortune

Stocks Fall as Megacap Technology Stocks Slide and Metals Plunge

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.24%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.28%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

Dollar Little Changed and Precious Metals Plunge on Long Liquidation Pressures

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down slightly by -0.03%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and turned lower after the Dec Dallas Fed manufacturing outlook of general business activity unexpectedly declined. The dollar initially moved higher today as stock market weakness boosted some liquidity demand for...

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Has the Fed fixed the economy yet? And other burning economic questions for 2026

The U.S. economy heads into 2026 in an unusual place: Inflation is down from its peak in mid-2022, growth has held up better than many expected, and yet American households say that things still feel shaky. Uncertainty is the watchword, especially with a major Supreme Court ruling on tariffs on…

The Conversation

Stocks Slip Due to Weakness in Megacap Technology Stocks

Barchart

We're Still Bullish on Stocks

We're still bullish on stocks for 2026, but now is the time for investors to pull in their horns and dial down risk.

Kiplinger

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Investors Trim Risk at Year-End, Fed Minutes Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.24%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.44% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as market participants trim risk at the start of the final week of 2025.

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No one’s happier about calls for a ‘back-seat’ Fed than Fed insiders who were targeted by the White House this year

“How much can truly change under a single administration?” I asked one source. “Three years is a long time yet,” came the response.

Fortune

Santa Claus Rally, Fed Minutes and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

Markets enter the final week of 2025 with focus on the traditional "Santa Claus Rally" period that historically sees stocks gain during the last five trading days of December and first two days of January.

Barchart

Do You Have a CD Maturing Soon? Here's What to Do Next

These strategies of what to do when you have a CD maturing soon will have you maximizing returns even with rate cuts.

Kiplinger

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The Guardian - US

The 2025 US economy – in charts: rising prices, hiring slowdown, rollercoaster growth

Looking at the government’s own report cards, how did the US fare under the first year of Trumponomics 2.0?

GOBankingRates

Robert Kiyosaki Warns a ‘Crash’ Is Coming — Here’s What He’s Buying

The financial guru is betting on a crash, and shoring up his investments accordingly -- though he sees value in one precious metal staying scarce next to gold.

Fortune

Why over 80% of America's top CEOs think Trump would be wrong not to pick Chris Waller for Fed chair

The dark-horse candidate may lack the White House network of other top contenders but he is perhaps the only one who can give Trump the rate cuts he wants.

Barchart

Stocks Rally During the Week Due to Economic Confidence

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday fell -0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell -0.05%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.08%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26 ) closed...

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Silver prices continue soaring as debt fears and geopolitical tensions send precious metals to fresh record highs

So far this year, silver has spiked 169%, platinum has shot up 172%, and palladium has soared 124%.

Barchart

Dollar Index Shows Weekly Decline as Fundamentals Remain Weak

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday ended the day little changed, but fell about -0.6% on the week. The dollar traded on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets initially reduced the odds for a -25...

The Independent UK

Average mortgage rate drops below 6.2% for first time since October 2024

‘Declining rates offer a timely and welcome gift for aspiring homebuyers,’ one expert said

Barchart

Dollar Index Sees Continued Downward Pressure

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.09%, extending this week’s sell-off to about -0.7%. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets initially reduced the odds for a -25 bp...

Everybody Loves Your Money

Are You Ready for the Hidden Costs When the Fed Finally Cuts Rates?

The moment everyone has been waiting for always sounds like a victory bell. Headlines will flash, markets will cheer, and commentators will declare that relief has finally arrived. Rate cuts feel like a financial holiday, a signal that borrowing gets cheaper and wallets can breathe again.

Fortune

The Fed may have reassured Powell that it's safe to leave the board early when a new chair takes over. 'I think he's done with this job'

Given Powell's commitment to Fed independence, there were doubts that he would leave the board when his replacement as chair comes in.

Barchart

Dollar Index Ends Little Changed, But Bearish Sentiment Continues

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell to a new 2.75-month low but then recovered and ended the day little changed. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets have reduced...

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