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Jim Cramer Has Blunt Message for Fed Chair Powell After July Job Numbers Tanked

In light of a disappointing jobs report released on Friday, Jim Cramer has urged the Federal Reserve to implement a cut in interest rates.

Benzinga

Tariffs, Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

Markets enter a critical week following Friday's dramatic selloff that delivered the worst one-day loss in months. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the market.

Barchart

Top economist warns the U.S. is 'on the precipice of recession' — and it will be hard for the Fed to come to the rescue

“Consumer spending has flatlined, construction and manufacturing are contracting, and employment is set to fall.”

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Robert Kiyosaki: Donald Trump Just 'Fired the Marxist Fed' To Make America the Crypto Capital

Author Robert Kiyosaki has shared his perspective on the future of the U.S. Federal Reserve, considering the current advancements in cryptocurrency policy.

Benzinga

Consumer Tech News (July 28–August 1): Earnings From Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon Offset by Fed Jitters, Tariff Woes

Despite strong quarterly earnings from major tech firms, Wall Street ended the week lower as investor focus shifted to mounting macroeconomic risks.

Benzinga

Trump's Trade Deals, Tariffs, The Tumbling Labor Market And More: This Week In Economy

The past week has been a whirlwind of economic events, with President Donald Trump making headlines for his bold claims and controversial decisions. From touting a new trade agreement with the EU to launching a new round of tariffs, Trump’s actions have stirred up both support and criticism.

Benzinga

Nuclear Threats, Trump Fires Labor Statistics Chief, Fed Governor Resigns And More: This Week In Politics

The first weekend of August 2025 has been a whirlwind for Wall Street, marked by a series of unsettling events. From President Donald Trump’s threats of nuclear action against Russia to a weak U.S. jobs report and new sweeping tariffs, investors have had their nerves tested.

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The Federal Reserve's power: Congress giveth and Congress can taketh away

"Don't forget, our Federal Reserve is not at all a part of our Constitution. It's a creature of the U.S. Congress, created by the Federal Reserve Act 1913."

Fortune

Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Celestica, Carvana, Novo Nordisk — And Fed Holds Rates Despite Trump Pressure

Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors' favorite stocks over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.

Benzinga

Good, mad and ugly: the US economy’s performance under Trump – in charts

Despite president’s claims of an economic boom, picture is chaotic – resilient GDP growth but weak jobs figures

The Guardian - US

A vacancy on the Fed is opening early as Trump urges board to 'assume control' if Powell doesn't cut rates

The 12 voting members of the FOMC make interest rate decisions based on a simple majority vote.

Fortune

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler Resigns, Handing Trump A Key Vacancy Ahead Of Powell's Term End

Adriana Kugler, a Federal Reserve governor, is stepping down from her position on August 8. Kugler, who joined the Fed in September 2023, was expected to serve until January 31, 2026.

Benzinga

Trump news at a glance: ‘credibility’ of US economics data at risk, say experts, as president fires labor official

Trump’s own former statistics chief denounces move as ‘groundless’ and ‘dangerous’. Key US politics stories from Friday 1 August at a glance

The Guardian - US

US Fed Governor To Resign Early At Critical Time For Central Bank

US Federal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler is resigning from her position, the central bank said Friday, opening a vacancy that President Donald Trump can fill as he presses his campaign to drop interest rates.

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Everyone’s watching Jerome Powell as warnings flash for the U.S. economy

“The July jobs report goes a long way toward providing the evidence of a weaker labor market that the Fed needs to justify cutting interest rates in the face of above-target inflation,” said Brian Rose at UBS Global Wealth Management.

Barchart

Stocks Settle Sharply Lower on Economic Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -1.60%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.96%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -1.67%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

Benzinga

Fed Stays Put On Rates, But Jobs Report Signals It May Regret It: This Week In Markets

The Federal Reserve didn't cave to pressure from President Donald Trump and held interest rates steady in its July meeting — one that, for the first time in over 30 years, saw two dissenting votes from board members pushing for an immediate cut.

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Dow Dives 542 Points on Soft Jobs Data: Stock Market Today

The last day of a busy week ends with the first greater-than-1% move in either direction in more than a month.

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Dollar Sinks and Gold Surges as Fed Rate Cut Chances Increase

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday retreated from a 2-month high and fell by -0.95%. The dollar tumbled Friday after the Jul payroll report showed the US labor market cooled more than expected, bolstering speculation the Fed may cut interest rates as soon as next month. Losses in the...

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‘The Big Short’ investor warns despite economy’s stronghold against ‘thoughtless,’ ‘unprecedented’ tariffs so far, stagflation is coming

After a week-long stock rally, the new tariff announcements have made investors “a little bit more concerned” of ongoing unpredictability, Danny Moses said.

Benzinga

Bond ETFs Could Catch A Tailwind From Jobs Data

The U.S. job market created only 73,000 jobs in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Additionally, downward revisions to May and June resulted in the elimination of a whopping 258,000 jobs. That means the U.S. saw the weakest tri-monthly employment print since the pandemic, according to Bloomberg. That’s…

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Commodity Market Roundup- July’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Commodity prices turned in mixed results in July 2025. Lower liquidity during the summer could have contributed to extreme volatility in the copper market. A strong dollar and lower US government bond prices were not bullish for the commodities asset class.

Benzinga

Stocks Sell Off, Gold Rallies On Tariff Turmoil, Weak Jobs Data: What's Moving Markets Friday?

It's a rough start to the new month for Wall Street, as major U.S. stock indices plunged by midday Friday, setting the stage for a negative weekly close.

Al Jazeera

Trump calls on Fed board to take control from Powell over interest rates

The US president has hurled insults at Jerome Powell, renewing calls for the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates.

Benzinga

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Struggle After Underwhelming Jobs Report: Will A September Rate Cut Save The Bull Run?

The odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September surged following a surprisingly weak U.S. jobs report, reigniting bullish sentiment across crypto markets heading into a traditionally volatile trading season.

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