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Consumer Tech News (August 18–August 22): Powell Turns Dovish As Walmart, Target Earnings Steer Sentiment, While AI Hangover Hits Palantir

As the Wall Street earnings season is ending, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks—acknowledging still-restrictive policy and softening labor data—tilted decisively dovish, hinting rate cuts could arrive soon.

Benzinga

Tariffs ‘starting to show up’: how Trump’s strategy could increase back-to-school costs

National Retail Federation estimates families are budgeting an average of nearly $875 for the year for shopping

The Guardian - US

‘Pattern of lawfare’: Trump is targeting opponents with mortgage fraud claims

First Letitia James, then Adam Schiff and now president has trained his ire on Lisa Cook, threatening to fire Fed governor

The Guardian - US

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Shark Tank Star Kevin O'Leary Eyes Collectibles As Promising Alternative Market

Kevin O’Leary has turned his attention to the collectibles market, showcasing a Louis Vuitton Labubu on the set of Shark Tank.

Benzinga

From 401(k)s to Mortgages: What Jerome Powell's Surprise Rate Cut Signal Means for Americans

Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's surprise rate cut is set to ripple through the US economy, affecting everything from 401(k)s to mortgages. Here's what the move could mean for ordinary Americans.

International Business Times

The Fed is starting to worry about the housing market now

“A few participants noted a weakening in housing demand, with increased availability of homes for sale and falling house prices.”

Fortune

Powell's Dovish Tone Sparks Wall Street Rally, S&P 500 Rebounds From Losing Streak

The financial world was abuzz on Friday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a potential interest rate cut in September, sparking a significant rally on Wall Street.

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Powell ‘holds the key’ to the next Fed rate move as divided policymakers will likely fail to reach a consensus again, JPMorgan says

Another contested meeting would mark further deviation from the Fed’s traditional consensus-driven decision-making process.

Fortune

MarketBeat Week in Review – 08/18 - 08/22

Remarks by the Federal Reserve chair sparked a rally in stocks, but upcoming data as the market enters a historically weak month could mean more downside ahead

MarketBeat

Trump Mocks Biden's Fed Board After Powell's Jackson Hole Speech, Labels Chair 'Too Late,' Puts Red X On Cook As President Teases Top Successor

President Donald Trump escalated his Federal Reserve confrontation Friday, threatening to fire Governor Lisa Cook while mocking Chair Jerome Powell as “Too Late” in a Truth Social post that divided Fed board members into opposing camps.

Benzinga

18% of US Households Are Millionaires. Here is Why You Aren’t One of Them.

Every three years, the US Federal Reserve conducts a survey of Americans’ finances. This study is called the US Survey of Consumer Finances (SCR) and...

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From 401(k)s to Mortgages: What Jerome Powell's Surprise Rate Cut Signal Means for Americans

Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's surprise rate cut is set to ripple through the US economy, affecting everything from 401(k)s to mortgages. Here's what the move could mean for ordinary Americans.

International Business Times UK

Trump gives meandering answer about the Fed after Powell hints at rate cut the president has long wanted

The Federal Reserve chairman’s remarks come as Trump has long demanded an interest rate cuts

The Independent UK

BitMine Immersion Stock Shoots Higher On Ethereum Rally

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:BMNR) shares climbed on Friday as markets rallied following dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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The Guardian - US

Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates – but still Trump won’t be happy

President has pressured Jay Powell to slash rates but central bank is trying to find right balance amid tariff tailspin

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Jerome Powell finally teases a rate cut, but don’t worry — he’s not about to let Trump claim it as his latest ‘win’

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently spoke at the central bank’s annual conference, where he hinted that a change to interest rates might be coming soon. In his speech, Powell described two competing risks for the U.S. economy. Still, he seems to be giving in to Trump’s demands for a…

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Stocks Rally Sharply on Dovish Fed Chair Powell

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up by +1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +1.89%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +1.54%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) rose +1.52%, and September...

Benzinga

Powell Hints At Interest Rate Cuts, Wall Street Cheers With Big Rally: This Week In Markets

A week that began with a robust selloff in tech stocks, triggered by fading AI euphoria and a 20% drawdown in Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR), ended with a euphoric rally across Wall Street, powered by unexpectedly dovish signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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Dow Rips 846 Points to New All-Time High: Stock Market Today

Fed Chair Jerome Powell seems ready to cut interest rates in the fall but will still rely on incoming economic data about inflation and employment.

Benzinga

PayPal Stock Jumps As Powell's Dovish Tone Sparks Growth Rally

PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL) shares are surging Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell struck a surprisingly dovish tone at Jackson Hole, signaling that rate cuts may soon be on the horizon as the labor market cools.

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Dollar Sinks as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Increase

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.90%. The dollar retreated from a 1.5-week high on Friday and sank to a 3.5-week low on dovish comments from Fed Chair Powell, who said downside risks to employment are rising and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting monetary...

Benzinga

Amazon Shares Pop As Powell Signals Looming Rate Cuts Amid Cooling Labor Market

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares are trading higher Friday afternoon after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell struck a surprisingly dovish tone at Jackson Hole, signaling that rate cuts could be on the horizon as the labor market cools and economic growth slows.

Fortune

Ethereum brushes record high after Fed chair says ‘balance of risks’ is shifting

Investors interpreted Jerome Powell’s remarks as evidence for September rate cuts.

We Got This Covered

‘Strongest signal yet’: Donald Trump’s latest power play is just another episode of ‘King for a Day’

Unfortunately, not everyone’s impressed by his royal tantrums.

Benzinga

Powell Delivers A Summer Surprise To Wall Street–And Your Wallet Wins

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell just gave Wall Street—and Main Street—a reason to celebrate.

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