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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Fed confirms it obeyed White House request for an unusual ‘rate check,’ weakening the dollar against foreign currencies

“Something like this is extremely rare in foreign exchange markets,” ING says.

Three scenarios for the AI economy: Fed governor outlines the future of work

Three scenarios for the AI economy: Fed governor outlines the future of work

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr reveals how AI could actually help job seekers by narrowing wage gaps and supercharging human productivity.

Asian shares advance, tracking a Wall St rally led by Nvidia

Asian shares advance, tracking a Wall St rally led by Nvidia

Asian shares are higher after U.S. stocks advanced, led by computer chip giant Nvidia

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AI doomsday where many workers are ‘essentially unemployable’ is totally possible, Fed governor says

Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr gave a speech on Tuesday with three scenarios, including one where you don’t have a job.

Stocks Settle Higher on Signs of US Economic Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.56%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.80%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.52%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Nasdaq Leads a Rocky Risk-On Rally: Stock Market Today

Another worrying bout of late-session weakness couldn't take down the main equity indexes on Wednesday.

Top Trump advisor furious about true cost of tariffs being revealed, vows to punish New York Fed for ‘worst paper’ ever in history

“The paper is an embarrassment,” Kevin Hassett fumed on CNBC, calling it “the worst paper I’ve seen in the history of the Federal Reserve System.”

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Dollar Rallies on US Economic Strength and Hawkish FOMC Minutes

Dollar Rallies on US Economic Strength and Hawkish FOMC Minutes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1-week high on Wednesday and finished up by +0.57%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday and found support on better-than-expected US economic reports on Dec capital goods new orders, Dec housing starts and building permits, and Jan manufacturing production. Also, higher T-note...

Fed minutes show widening divide over rate cuts

Officials are split over how weak the labor market is and whether businesses will continue to pass along tariff-related costs to consumers.

Fed minutes: Lower inflation needed before many officials will support rate cuts

Many Federal Reserve officials want to see inflation fall further before they would support additional interest rate cuts this year, particularly if the job market continues to stabilize, minutes of last month’s meeting show

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Dollar Firms on Strong US Economic News

Dollar Firms on Strong US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.26%. The dollar is moving higher today and found support on better-than-expected US economic reports on Dec capital goods new orders, Dec housing starts and building permits, and Jan manufacturing production. Also, higher T-note yields today have strengthened the dollar’s interest rate...

The 2026 Interest Rate Forecast Could Change Borrowing Costs for Millions

The 2026 Interest Rate Forecast Could Change Borrowing Costs for Millions

Interest rates sit at the center of almost every financial decision you make, whether you think about them daily or not. When they move, they shift mortgage payments, reshape credit card bills, alter auto loan offers, and even change how much your savings account earns. As 2026 continues, economists, investors,…

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Interest Rates Were Cut — What Will Mortgage Rates Look Like in 2026?

Interest Rates Were Cut — What Will Mortgage Rates Look Like in 2026?

Here's what financial experts think mortgage rates will look like in 2026 now that the Fed has cut rates three times in 2025. Not much changes for good or ill.

Stock Index Futures Climb as AI Jitters Ease, FOMC Minutes and U.S. Economic Data in Focus

Stock Index Futures Climb as AI Jitters Ease, FOMC Minutes and U.S. Economic Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.54%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.63% this morning as concerns around AI appear to be easing, with investors snapping up tech stocks following the recent selloff.

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Stocks Recover on Strength in Apple and Airline Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.13%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.12%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

“Portfolio Rebalance” Error: The One Stock Change DINKs Must Make Before the Feb Fed Meeting

DINKs (dual‑income, no‑kids couples) are usually the most financially flexible households in America, but even they can get caught flat‑footed when the Federal Reserve is about to make a major policy move. With the February Fed meeting approaching, many investors are scrambling to figure out whether their portfolios are positioned…

Dollar Supported by Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose to a 1-week high and finished up by +0.25%. Weakness in the euro and the British pound on Tuesday was supportive for the dollar after both currencies fell to 1-week lows. Also, hawkish Fed comments boosted the dollar on Tuesday after Chicago...

Stocks Retreat on AI Anxiety

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.51%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.20%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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5 Ways Elections in 2026 Could Impact Middle Class Budgets

If you are in the middle class, the 2026 elections might feel less like background noise and more like a reset button. A New York Times/Siena poll found that nearly two-thirds of voters now see a...

Dollar Rallies as Weak Stocks Spur Liquidity Demand for the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.55% at a 1-week high. Today's slide in stocks has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, weakness in the euro and the British pound is bullish for the dollar after the currencies fell to 1-week lows. Today's US economic...

Make This Trade Now Before Kevin Warsh Takes Over at the Fed

June U.S. Treasury note futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

Stocks Fall as AI Concerns Dampen Market Sentiment

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.57%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.10%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.62%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Jerome Powell is facing a ‘puzzlement’ of economic data, with contradictions likely to freeze any immediate action on the base rate

“Such confusion often leads to inertia, and we suspect that there will be no knee-jerk policy reaction to any of the week’s reports,” Oxford Economics’ Bob Schwartz wrote.

Stocks Set to Open Lower as AI Jitters Linger, Fed Minutes and U.S. Economic Data Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.40%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.85% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street after the long weekend as concerns around AI continue to weigh on sentiment.

How To Play These 2 Historically High-Yield Sector ETFs Amid Rally

Utilities and REITs have developed a reputation over the years based on high yields and reliable businesses. Here's how you should play these sectors going forward.

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