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Jerome Powell was prepared to fight for his job in court when Trump mulled firing the Fed chief in 2018, report says

Trump weighed ousting Powell in 2018, but the Fed chief told then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that he would fight his removal, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Dollar Supported by President-Elect Trump’s Policies

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.56% and posted a 4-1/4 month high. Hawkish comments from Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari boosted the dollar when he said US economic strength and higher productivity could prompt the Fed to cut rates less than expected. Also, the dollar is extending...

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Stocks Rise As Market Reacts To Trump's Policies

U.S. stocks surge post-Trump victory, led by Tesla and JPMorgan Chase. Market influenced by Trump's policies and global reactions.

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Soaring inflation helped lead Trump to victory – here’s why some of his policies might drive prices higher again

President-elect Donald Trump owes his political comeback in large part to voters’ concerns over the soaring price of everything from gasoline and housing to coffee and bagels.

The Conversation

Trump's Tariffs Could Hurt Long-Term Inflation, Warns Fed's Kashkari

Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari cautioned that if the tariffs trigger a tit-for-tat response, it could create significant challenges and uncertainty.

Latin Times

Trump's Tariffs Could Create Long-Term Inflation, Warns Fed's Kashkari

The Federal Reserve's Neel Kashkari cautioned that if the tariffs trigger a tit-for-tat response, it could create significant challenges and uncertainty.

International Business Times

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data and Powell Speech

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.33%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.29% this morning as Donald Trump’s election victory continued to boost risk appetite, while investors looked ahead to U.S. inflation data, a fresh batch of corporate earnings reports, as well as remarks…

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Bitcoin breaks $83,000 for first time on Trump trades; UK government sells £1bn of NatWest shares – as it happened

Cryptocurrency more than doubles since January on hopes of lighter regulation; latest share sale takes UK Treasury’s holding in NatWest to 11.4%

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CPI, Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items This Week

This week there is a Bank holiday on Monday, CPI, some important earnings releases and Powell speaking again at a conference on Thursday.

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Elon Musk backs call to '#EndTheFed' after Jerome Powell says he won't resign early

On Thursday, Powell was asked if he would resign if President-elect Donald Trump demanded it, and Powell simply replied “no.”

Fortune

What Does the Trump Presidency Mean for the Fed?

We take a look at what Donald Trump's potential economic plans could mean for inflation, the Fed and Jerome Powell. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger

Trump Victory Poses Challenges For The Fed's Independence

Donald Trump's return to the White House could put the independence of the US Federal Reserve under strain, potentially weakening its ability to fight against inflation and unemployment free from political interference.

International Business Times

'Roaring 20s' on Wall Street could extend into the 2030s after Republican sweep, market veteran says

"We're sticking with our investment recommendation to Stay Home rather than to Go Global. In other words, overweight the US in global stock portfolios."

Fortune

Stocks Settle Higher on Optimism Over President-Elect Trump’s Policies

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.07%. Stocks on Friday extended this week’s rally, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones...

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Nears 6K in Best Week of the Year

Optimism around Donald Trump's election win, the Fed rate cut and consumer sentiment sent markets to new highs Friday.

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Dollar Supported by Euro Weakness and Strong US Consumer Sentiment

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.49%. The dollar rallied Friday as political uncertainty in Germany weighs on the euro after German Chancellor Scholz called for a snap election in January. The dollar extended its gains Friday after the University of Michigan US Nov consumer sentiment index rose...

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Fed Chair Powell's refusal to resign if asked could set up Trump's first big fight to reshape the economy

During a news briefing, he was asked if he would resign if Trump demanded it, and Powell simply replied "no."

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Stocks Mostly Higher on US Economic Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.62%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.11%. Stocks today are mostly higher, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrials...

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Dollar Gains on Euro Weakness and Solid US Consumer Sentiment

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.26%. The dollar today is moving higher as political uncertainty in Germany weighs on the euro after German Chancellor Scholz called for a snap election in January. The dollar extended its gains today after the University of Michigan US Nov consumer...

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Stocks Edge Higher on Optimism Over President-elect Trump’s Agenda

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.05%. Stocks today are mostly higher, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrials...

Latin Times

Asian Markets Struggle To Maintain Momentum After Fed Cut

Asia took up the baton in early trade but some markets fell away in the afternoon. Tokyo, Sydney, Singapore, Wellington, Taipei and Jakarta rose.

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Fed Cuts Interest Rates To Ease U.S. Economy Pressure

European markets rise after Fed rate cut; Asian markets mixed. Nissan announces layoffs. Fed signals further cuts. Oil prices drop.

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Stock Index Futures Muted After Fed’s Rate Cut

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.10%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.13% this morning as investors took a breather at the end of an eventful week that saw Donald Trump reclaim the U.S. presidency and the Federal Reserve cut rates.

International Business Times

US Fed Chair Says Will Not Leave Early If Asked By Trump

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that he would not resign if asked to leave early by President-elect Donald Trump.

The Conversation

Trump has threatened to fire the chair of the US Federal Reserve. That could be bad news for inflation

US President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to fire the chair of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell.

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