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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

The Guardian - US

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.

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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.

Axios

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.

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

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.

Fortune

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’

The Guardian - US

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...

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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.

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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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Stocks Pressured as Soaring Crude Prices Raise Inflation Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.15%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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What Will Chairman Powell Say Later Wednesday?

If you are expecting fireworks as Chairman Powell takes the microphone at the conclusion of his final FOMC meeting as Chair, you will likely be disappointed later Wednesday.

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Stock Index Futures Gain on Tech Boost Ahead of Fed Decision and Megacap Earnings

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.14%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.27% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, a Senate committee vote on a new Fed chairman, a slew of U.S. economic…

Euronews

How AI is forcing central banks to rethink inflation and rates

Central banks are racing to understand how AI is reshaping inflation — and they do not all agree on the answer.

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Stocks Fall on AI Jitters and Surging Crude Oil Prices

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.01%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.46%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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