The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

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As the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s June meeting were released on Wednesday, the word “uncertainty” reigned supreme amid the ongoing tariff turmoil and President Donald Trump‘s call to cut rates by 3 percentage points.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose slightly by +0.03%. The dollar saw support from concern that US tariffs will boost inflation and prevent the Fed from cutting interest rates. Also, the minutes of the June 17-18 FOMC meeting were slightly hawkish and supportive of the dollar. Gains in...

Wall Street's biggest banks have rallied hard in 2025, outpacing the SP 500 with an average 18% year-to-date gain, but as second-quarter earnings roll in starting July 15, analysts warn the easy gain may already be priced in.

A seemingly offhand remark from President Donald Trump has set off a wave of speculation in Washington and on Wall Street about the future leadership of the Federal Reserve.

Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump announced a new August 1 deadline for negotiations on tariffs.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.28%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.22%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.04%. The dollar is slightly higher today due to concerns that the US trade policy of higher tariffs will boost inflation and prevent the Fed from cutting interest rates, a supportive factor for the dollar. Gains in the dollar are limited...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.66%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.83%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.56%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...