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Dollar Climbs as US-Iran War Tensions Rise

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.08%. The dollar is climbing today on ramped-up tensions in the Middle East after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz was closed for shipping following a refusal by the US to lift a naval blockade of Iran's vessels. Also,...

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It’s crunch time for Kevin Warsh: Here’s how he might try to begin selling the idea of rate cuts. It requires some complex economic gymnastics

“In a way, one can afford a lower interest rate with a smaller balance sheet.”

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Copper at the Edge: Why $6.00 Feels Like a Trap

Copper's sitting right around $6.00 after that wild ride from the January highs near $6.58 down to $5.24. Volume from specs and commercials is holding steady, but you can feel the tension. Long-term supply tightness from years of underinvestment plus data centers and EVs keeps the bull case alive… yet…

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Stocks Set to Open Lower as Oil Jumps After U.S.-Iran Tensions Flare Up; Economic Data and Earnings Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.42%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.43% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices surged following a weekend flare-up in U.S.-Iran tensions.

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The director of the Congressional Budget Office—known for its gloomy national debt data—is very optimistic that a crisis will be avoided entirely

“Making progress to address the fiscal trajectory would be a positive for the U.S. economy,” Swagel said. “We can’t go on [with] the scolding narrative.”

Fortune

This week: Senate girds for budget vote-a-rama in busy week for Congress

The Senate faces an expected budget vote-a-rama this week as Republicans seek to start the process of funding immigration enforcement without the support of Democrats. A resolution from Senate Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is expected to provide instructions for roughly $70 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs…

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$39 Trillion Debt Signal: 3 TIPS ETFs to Hedge Persistent Inflation

Rising U.S. debt and refinancing pressure could keep inflation elevated. Here are three ETFs designed to help investors hedge that risk.

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Dollar Drops on Middle East Peace Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell to a 7-week low and finished down by -0.15%. The dollar came under pressure Friday in hopes that an end to the war in Iran is near, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Friday's rally in stocks has reduced liquidity demand...

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‘I’m not very tauntable’: It’s a Fed Chair nightmare for Trump where one Republican’s ‘no’ could spell disaster for Kevin Warsh

Sen. Thom Tillis is making it crystal clear he’s not backing down in his standoff with the administration over Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The outgoing North Carolina Republican is blocking the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s Fed chair nominee, Kevin Warsh, until the Justice Department drops its investigation into…

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The Strait of Hormuz is opening for business

The possibility of a prolonged disruption to the supply of crude oil, liquefied natural gas, fertilizer and other commodities looks to be off the table.

Axios

The Week Ahead (April 20-26): U.S. Tariff Refund System Launches, Beijing Auto Show Opens

Fed chair nominee confirmation hearing draws scrutiny, Hannover Messe highlights global industrial trends

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Dollar Sinks as Iran Says Hormuz is Open

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 7-week low and is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today in hopes that an end to the war in Iran is near, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's rally in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for...

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Inflation Shock Ahead? Get Ready for Impact

An inflation shock is coming, but it may not be long-lived. The best thing for investors to prepare for is summer volatility - nothing new about that.

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The first wave of bank earnings shows why 'resilience' is Wall Street's favorite word

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Stocks Settle Higher on Tech Earnings and Ceasefire Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.49%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.23%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Strengthens as T-note Yields Move Higher

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.17%. The dollar recovered from a 6-week low on Thursday and moved higher as better-than-expected US economic news pushed T-note yields higher, strengthening the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Weekly jobless claims fell more than expected, and the Apr Philadelphia Fed business...

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Senate Democrats move to stall Trump’s ‘absurd’ bid to install new Fed chair

Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to postpone the confirmation hearing of Kevin Warsh

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Stocks Edge Higher as Chipmakers Rebound

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.43%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.26%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Gains on Solid US Economic News and Hawkish Wiliams

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17%. The dollar recovered from a 6-week low today and is moving higher on better-than-expected US economic news. Weekly jobless claims fell more than expected, and the Apr Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey unexpectedly rose to a 15-month high. Also, hawkish...

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Stocks Pressured by Weakness in Chipmakers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.15%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.21%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.16%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Everyone was wondering what Trump wanted more: Warsh smoothly seated at the Fed, or for Powell to pay. We have our answer

Republican sources told Fortune it was unlikely Warsh himself would be the cause of any vote against his candidacy, while Democrat sources say there is little he could do to convince critics that he isn’t a puppet of the White House.

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Nasdaq Futures Climb as TSMC Boosts Tech Optimism

June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are trending up +0.32% this morning, setting a new record high as an upbeat forecast from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. boosted sentiment.

The Independent UK

Before posting Jesus meme, Trump consulted his ‘agent of chaos’: report

Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, allegedly influenced the president’s decision to post the AI image, not the first time the offical has been accusing of stoking controversy

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Top 10 currencies in 2026 include Hungarian forint: Why they’re beating the US dollar

A war in the Gulf, a Federal Reserve frozen in place and a hawkish turn across Europe and the Pacific: how ten currencies are pulling away from a weakening US dollar.

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Trump news at a glance: president renews threats against federal reserve chair, pushes his replacement

Trump reiterated his claim that Powell is doing a ‘bad job’ as justice department continues with criminal investigation into Powell over renovations at the Fed’s headquarters – key US politics stories from 15 April at a glance

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