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Dollar Undercut by Reduced Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.20%. The dollar on Wednesday gave up an early advance and fell to a 1-week low as the ceasefire continues to hold between Israel and Iran, reducing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday’s weaker-than-expected US new home sales report was negative...

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Tariffs Are Keeping Interest Rates High

The Federal Reserve is unwilling to lower interest rates because "there will be some inflation from tariffs coming," Jerome Powell told a Senate committee.

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Dollar Moves Higher With T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.20%. The dollar is moving higher today with T-note yields on hawkish comments from Kansas City Fed President Schmid, who said the Fed should wait to see how tariffs and other policies impact the economy before adjusting interest rates. Mr. Schmid's...

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Top Steel Picks for the Coming Infrastructure Boom

With domestic steel production in favor, this is a time for investors to own steel stocks from companies that produce steel in the United States

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The three issues keeping Fed Chair Jerome Powell up at night

The Federal Reserve is currently taking a wait-and-see approach regarding interest rates.

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What to Know About Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)

Understanding what Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are and how to use them in a portfolio.

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S&P Futures Tick Higher With Focus on Powell’s Testimony

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.16% this morning, extending yesterday’s gains, while investors await further testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for clues on the rate outlook.

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Tom Lee On Why Fed's Holding Back While Europe Eases Aggressively: 'That's The Upside Opportunity Into Year End'

Tom Lee, the head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, highlighted a crucial factor that could explain why the European Central Bank (ECB) has been able to cut interest rates while the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) has not.

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Ken Rogoff Warns AI's Hunger For Power Could Send Interest Rates Soaring: 'You're Going To See Even More Spending, Not Less'

Artificial general intelligence may not lead to the deflationary future some investors expect, according to Harvard professor and former IMF Chief Economist Ken Rogoff.

Benzinga

Dollar and Gold Prices Fall on Easing Geopolitical Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.55% and posted a 1-week low. The dollar retreated Tuesday after President Trump announced a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which curbed safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Tuesday's sharp rally in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The...

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The Fed won’t lower rates like Trump wants because it sees ‘meaningful’ inflation spike later this year

Fed Chair Jerome Powell told Congress he expects an inflation surge—but how long and how high is unknown.

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Bank chief says world ‘too unpredictable’ when forecasting UK economic outlook

Andrew Bailey said he viewed domestic issues as more important than global ones when it comes to setting interest rates.

Evening Standard

Will The Fed Cut Rates In 2025? Powell Says It All Depends On Tariffs

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Congress Tuesday that while inflation has cooled from its 2022 peak, it remains “somewhat elevated,” and the central bank is not ready to adjust interest rates, yet.

Benzinga

Gold and the Dollar Tumble on Tentative Israel-Iran Ceasefire

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.41% at a 1-week low. The dollar retreated after President Trump announced a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which curbed safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's rally in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar weakened...

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Trump urges Congress to grill ‘dumb, hardheaded’ Powell in latest attack over Fed’s refusal to cut interest rates

Trump claimed that Americans will be paying for Powell’s “incompetence” for years to come, while the FOMC has maintained it needs greater clarity before lowering the base rate.

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Canadians snapped up U.S. debt despite Trump’s tariffs

Canadian investors purchased $9.2 billion of U.S. government bonds in April, but the value of their total Treasury holdings fell by $58 billion.

Evening Standard

Stocks dip as Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged

The FTSE 100 index closed down 51.67 points, 0.6%, at 8,791.80.

The Independent UK

Voices: Don’t panic, chancellor – there’s still hope for interest rate cuts

COMMENT: Forget homeowners with tracker mortgages or those desperate for a better deal – the person who’s hurting the most from the Bank of England’s decision not to lower interest rates is Rachel Reeves, says James Moore

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Bank’s rate decision leaves frustrated Reeves praying for an August cut

Lower interest rates will be a lever for growth but the Middle East conflict and rising food prices will have troubled MPC

The Independent UK

Savers issued warning after Bank of England holds base rate

Average savings rates have been on a downward path in recent weeks, but some providers have unveiled new products.

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Bank of England holds interest rates amid intensifying inflation risks

As widely expected, the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold as fears grow that the conflict between Israel and Iran will escalate to involve the United States. This would likely send oil prices soaring and push UK inflation further above target.

The Independent UK

Interest rates kept on hold with Bank of England alert to ‘highly unpredictable’ world

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Swiss Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates To Zero Percent

The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates to zero percent on Thursday as inflation cools and the franc strengthens, while the economic outlook has deteriorated.

Evening Standard

BoE leaves interest rates on hold at 4.25%

Decision was expected in the City where analysts predict the next cut will be in August

Evening Standard

UK interest rates kept on hold with Bank alert to ‘highly unpredictable’ world

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep rates unchanged at 4.25%.

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