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Federal Reserves Faces The Challenges Of A Tricky Balancing Act

Back in March 2022, the Federal Reserve embarked on an unprecedented interest rate hiking cycle

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Senators, CFPB director spar over proposed credit card fee limit

WASHINGTON — Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra on Tuesday defended the agency’s proposal to lower credit card late fees against criticism from Republicans at a Senate Banking hearing.

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3 Buy-Rated Tech Stocks to Fuel Your Portfolio

Inflation in May continued to ease, increasing the odds of a pause in rate hikes, which could benefit the tech sector. Moreover, the growing adoption of advanced technologies in business enterprises is boosting the industry. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong tech stocks such as…

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Senators, CFPB’s Chopra spar over proposed credit card fee limit - Roll Call

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra defended a proposal to lower credit card late fees against GOP criticism.

Roll Call

US prices rose 4% over the last year as Fed considers pause in rate hikes

Inflation year-over-year in May was down 0.9% compared with April and is the lowest rate since April 2021

The Guardian - US

Cheaper eggs and gas lead inflation lower in May, but higher prices pop up elsewhere

Inflation cooled slightly in May, thanks in part to falling gas and egg prices. But the overall cost of living is still climbing faster than the Federal Reserve would like.

WEKU

S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data, FOMC Meeting

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are trending up +0.16% this morning as market participants braced for the release of a crucial U.S. inflation report while also awaiting a pause in one of the Federal Reserve’s most aggressive tightening campaigns witnessed in decades.

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Gain Ground Ahead of Inflation Data, Fed Meeting

The major indexes continued to rise ahead of tomorrow's CPI report and Wednesday's Fed policy announcement.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Fed Meeting, Inflation Data

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are up +0.23%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM23) are up +0.46% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the latest U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision this week.

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S&P Futures Tick Higher as Rate Hike Fears Subside, Chinese Inflation Data Disappoints

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are trending up +0.04% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices closed higher on Thursday as an unexpected rise in weekly U.S. jobless claims bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve would hold rates steady next week, while investors also digested weaker-than-expected inflation data from…

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S&P Futures Tick Lower as Chinese Inflation Data Disappoints, Rate Hike Fears Subside

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are trending down -0.03% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices closed higher on Thursday as an unexpected rise in weekly U.S. jobless claims bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve would hold rates steady next week, while investors also digested weaker-than-expected inflation data from…

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The US Dollar is Ready to Flex its Muscle, Again

The United States dollar is the world's most dominant reserve currency, accounting for over 60% of all foreign exchange reserves held by central banks around the globe. The King of currencies has a seasonal buy that may advance it to higher levels.

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Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed as Wall St inches toward bull market

Shares are mixed in Asia after a listless day on Wall Street amid a vacuum of market-moving data

The Independent UK

Baht has worst day in two weeks

The Thai baht led losses amid mixed trade in most Asian currencies on Tuesday, as US economic data pointed to sluggish growth in the country’s services sector, strengthening the case for a pause in interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve next week.

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Here’s How to Play the Unusual Options Volume for Five Below (FIVE)

With the latest jobs report confirming an ambiguous economic environment, investors will need to play discount retailer Five Below very carefully.

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US debt decision lifts markets, but job numbers remain key

Wage growth and tight labour markets in the US are making it increasingly likely the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in June, some experts say. And at least one local economist is taking our Reserve Bank's statement it is putting rates rises on hold with a pinch of salt.

Fortune

Moody’s chief economist issues dire warning to Fed about future rate hikes

"Economic growth is fragile."

Fortune

IMF's Georgieva warns Fed may need to hike further to cool down overheating U.S. economy

The Fed has already hiked to levels not seen since September 2007, but that might not be enough to bring inflation down to sustainable levels.

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Most Asian shares rise, oil prices up after Saudi output cuts

SYDNEY: Most Asian share markets rose on Monday on optimism the Federal Reserve would pause its rate hikes this month after a mixed US jobs report, while oil prices jumped after Saudi Arabia pledged big output cuts.

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What is the Consumer Price Index, and what does it mean for the economy?

The CPI is a key indicator for the state of the economy.

Chicago Sun-Times

US hiring jumped last month. So did unemployment. Here’s what that says about the economy.

The nation’s employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs. Yet there were some mixed messages in the jobs figures as the unemployment rate rose to 3.7%.

Zenger

May Jobs Data Reveals Employment Boom, Steady Wage Growth, Putting The Fed On The Fence

The employment growth has remained robust in the Month of May as the U.S. index remains unchanged.

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S&P Futures Climb Ahead of Key U.S. Payrolls Data, U.S. Congress Passes Debt Bill

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are trending up +0.45% this morning as the passage of a U.S. debt ceiling bill in Washington boosted market sentiment, while investors looked ahead to a crucial U.S. nonfarm payrolls report that might clarify the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

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S&P Futures Tick Higher as Investors Await Key U.S. Payrolls Data, U.S. Congress Passes Debt Bill

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are trending up +0.40% this morning as the passage of a U.S. debt ceiling bill in Washington boosted market sentiment, while investors looked ahead to a crucial U.S. nonfarm payrolls report that might clarify the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

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Bigger-than-expected award wages increase sinks major retail stocks — as it happened

The Fair Work Commission announces a 5.75 per cent increase in award wages, putting a dent in the share prices of retailers and other labour-intensive firms. Here's how the day went down on the ASX.

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