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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

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.

Axios

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

The Independent UK

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...

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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,…

The Free Financial Advisor

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.

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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...

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“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…

Dinks Finance

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...

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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...

GOBankingRates

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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

Budget and the Bees

IRS Warns EITC Filers: Refunds Delayed Until Mid-February Under PATH Act

Staring at an empty bank account while your tax return sits in a federal freeze is a special kind of torture. You filed early and did everything right, yet you are still waiting for a deposit that will not come. It is not your fault you are broke in February;…

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5 Smart Ways To Manage High-Rate Debt Until the Fed Cuts Rates Again

The Fed hasn't lowered rates in 2026. Learn ways to manage high-interest debt -- from credit cards to consolidation -- so you can cut interest faster.

MarketBeat

These 2 Dividend ETFs Could Shine if Rate Cuts Hit Again in 2026

As rates remain low, the SCHD offers defensive sectors and strong yield, while the VIG provides tech exposure alongside income.

Fortune

The ‘Sell America’ trade inflicted ‘lasting damage’ on the U.S. dollar, ING says

“The dollar has lost a good chunk of its safe-haven value,” ING says.

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How Much Wealth Do Millennials Have? The Answer May Surprise You

Learn how much wealth millennials have accumulated and why the latest data may challenge common assumptions about their finances.

Barchart

AI Disruption Fear, FOMS and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter a holiday-shortened week as AI disruption fears that initially pressured software stocks have spread dramatically to wealth management, commercial real estate firms, and logistics companies.

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Stocks Settle Slightly Higher as Bond Yields Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.18%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.03%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Finishes Slightly Lower on Tame US Consumer Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.01%. The dollar posted modest losses on Friday after US January consumer prices rose less than expected, boosting speculation that the Fed could resume cutting interest rates. Also, a recovery in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. US Jan CPI...

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