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Policymakers at the US Federal Reserve on Friday warned of higher inflation and slower growth ahead due to Donald Trump's tariff policy, which has sent shock waves through global markets.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.29%. The dollar gave up an early advance Friday and turned lower after the University of Michigan March US consumer sentiment index was revised downward to a 2-1/3 year low. Also, Friday's US economic news showed that Feb personal spending rose less...

"It's important for people to understand the role of the FOMC or monetary policy at the Federal Reserve because of the importance of price stability and maximum employment for people's everyday lives," Collins told Fortune.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -1.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.40%. Stocks retreated Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 falling to 1-1/2 week...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose +0.06%. The dollar Friday recovered from early losses and posted modest gains on stronger-than-expected US economic news that included Oct retail sales and the Nov Empire manufacturing survey. Also, hawkish comments from Boston Fed President Collins boosted the dollar when she said a...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.72%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.03%. Stocks today extended Thursday’s decline, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrials...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.14%. The dollar today recovered from early losses and is moderately higher, just below Thursday’s 1-year high on Thursday. The dollar has risen in six consecutive sessions and extended the post-election rally on speculation that T-note yields will increase as inflation...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.36%. Stocks today are adding to Thursday’s losses, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.47%. The dollar posted moderate gains Thursday after bond yields rose on hawkish comments from Kansas City Fed President Schmid who said he wants to see more economic data before supporting any decision to begin cutting interest rates. Also, short covering ahead...