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The Latest Breaking News on Stocks up as Powell leaves door ajar for rate cut

Stocks up as Powell leaves door ajar for rate cut

The FTSE 100 index closed up 12.20 points, 0.1%, at 9,321.40.

Evening Standard

Powell’s ‘unusual’ Jackson Hole remarks reveal he’s boxed in by Trump’s tariffs and deportations, risking a 1970s-style mistake, economist Slok says

If inflation starts climbing again after a rate cut, “the Fed will have to reverse course—and in the worst case, start hiking again,” Slok said.

Fortune

Dow Jones Hits Record High On Dovish Powell After AI Worries, Walmart Woes: Weekly Review

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 jumped Friday to record highs on Fed chief Jerome Powell's dovish Jackson Hole speech.

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Markets worldwide start going on a tear after Jerome Powell signals he’s open to a September rate cut

The S&P 500 looks like it will break a five-day losing streak.

Fortune

Moments after Jerome Powell’s latest speech, Trump threatens to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook if she doesn’t resign

Two days earlier, the suddenly embattled Fed governor Lisa Cook said she had “no intention of being bullied to step down.”

Fortune

Fed Chair Powell signals Federal Reserve may soon cut rates, markets rally

'Shifting risk balance may warrant policy adjustment,' said Jerome Powell in Jackson Hole, at the central bankers' annual meeting, hinting that the Fed may soon cut rates, even as inflation risks remain.

Euronews

Powell's Last Stand

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Fed Chair Powell Says Conditions 'May Warrant' Rate Cuts; S&P 500 Rallies On Jackson Hole Speech

Markets still expect a rate cut next month, but odds have fallen to around 70%.

Investors Business Daily

Investors Like Buffett Grabbed These 5% Yields — And Got Slapped

Coming into 2025 there was much to like about an S&P 500 stock yielding 5%. How things have changed — and fast.

Investors Business Daily

European markets turn cautiously optimistic ahead of Powell speech

The majority of the main European stock markets slowly moved into positive territory after the opening bell. Investors remain cautious while watching for more news about the Ukraine peace talks and US monetary policy.

Euronews

Will Powell hint at a rate cut? All eyes on Jackson Hole speech

Markets await Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech for clues on rates. With inflation high and jobs weakening, the Fed faces pressure. Powell may leave a September rate cut on the table, but the trajectory isn't guaranteed.

Euronews

Fed chair Jerome Powell signals interest rate cuts amid Trump attacks

Powell – whom Trump has urged to resign – addressed ‘challenging’ dichotomy of economic risks, including tariffs

The Guardian - US

FTSE 100 Live 22 August: Index holds near record, markets await Federal Reserve speech

A fourth consecutive record by the FTSE 100 index today hinged on the tone of a potentially market-moving speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

Evening Standard

Under Trump Pressure, US Fed Chief To Walk Tightrope In Speech

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell is expected to walk a fine line while delivering a closely watched speech at a central banking conference on Friday, as he faces down attacks from President Donald Trump alongside mixed economic data.

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Asian Markets Tick Up As Investors Eye Jackson Hole Meeting

Asian markets were mostly up Friday morning ahead of a pivotal speech by the US central bank chief, expected to shed light on possible interest rate cuts in the world's top economy.

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