US Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged despite Trump pressures The decision also drew dissent from two of the central bank’s governors, both Trump appointees. Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2025
Trump hits ‘too late’ Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady despite two board dissenters President has failed to bully the central bank into lowering interest rates to artificially boost the US economy but double dissent on board is rarity The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025
Fed Skips Rate Cut Again—But Reveals Something We Haven't Seen Since 1993 Anticipation was sky-high heading into a politically charged Federal Reserve meeting, after months of relentless pressure from President Donald Trump to deliver rate cuts, but the central bank didn't budge. Benzinga · Jul 30, 2025
Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve holds rates steady despite immense pressure from Trump to cut, cut, cut The Fed cited the economy’s resilience as part of its motivation for maintaining rates. Fortune · Jul 30, 2025
US Q2 GDP growth masks broader economic downturn Consumer spending ticked up slightly after a near halt, but private sector investments plunged in the second quarter. Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2025
Powell Cornered? Strong GDP, Jobs Data Weaken September Rate Cut Odds After a quarter of contraction and political pressure mounting, the U.S. economy's surprise second-quarter growth and a sharp rebound in private jobs in July have weakened the case for a September rate cut, leaving Fed Chair Jerome Powell in the hot seat ahead of Wednesday’s pivotal policy decision. Benzinga · Jul 30, 2025
Trump has given Powell 'no motivation to cooperate' says former White House commerce secretary—he might now be paying the price for it Trump's former commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, tells Fortune that President Trump has given the Fed an unwinnable dilemma. Fortune · Jul 30, 2025
‘Exorbitant privilege’: Can the US dollar maintain its global dominance? Despite global shifts, analysts agree the US dollar’s reserve currency status is unlikely to be replaced for decades. Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2025
Divided Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump pressure Two Federal Reserve governors vote against decision as US GDP grows at an annual rate of 3% in second quarter The Guardian - US · Jul 30, 2025
The markets are poised for volatility today if they see anything that looks like a vibe shift at the Fed Investors are positioning themselves for some excitement today. They are likely to get it—as we get new numbers on U.S. GDP, a new rate decision from the Fed, and ADP reports on private payrolls. Fortune · Jul 30, 2025
Stock Market Today: US Future Edge Higher Ahead Of FOMC Decision—Meta, Microsoft Earnings In Focus U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday after ending lower on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were slightly higher. Benzinga · Jul 30, 2025
The Fed Will Cut Interest Rates The US Federal Open Market Committee will cut rates again. Someday. Just not today. Barchart · Jul 30, 2025
US Fed Set To Hold Firm Against Trump Pressure The US central bank is expected to defy political pressure and keep interest rates unchanged Wednesday at the end of a two-day policy meeting, as the effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs emerge. International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025
UnitedHealth Stock Drags on Dow: Stock Market Today Corporate earnings have dominated Wall Street's attention this week, but that changes on Wednesday. Kiplinger · Jul 29, 2025
Benzinga · Jul 29, 2025 Trump Toasts Tariff Victory As Economists Quietly Junk Their Trade Forecasts When President Donald Trump threatened to hike tariffs on all U.S. trading partners at the start of the year, a rush of foreign goods flooded into the country as businesses scrambled to stockpile inventory ahead of higher costs.
Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025 FTSE 100 climbs as earnings cascade brings cheer Shares of Games Workshop, AstraZeneca, Barclays and Entain moved higher.
Euronews · Jul 29, 2025 Investors pivot to UK stocks as US faces continued instability UK stocks boost performance as foreign investors shift away from US assets, citing 'higher-risk' concerns.
GOBankingRates · Jul 29, 2025 3 Ways a Trump-Powell Faceoff Could Affect Your Wallet This Summer A Trump-Powell clash could shake up interest rates, inflation and your summer spending. Here are 3 ways it might hit your wallet.
Fortune · Jul 29, 2025 Jerome Powell has a chance to appease Trump with a rate cut, so will he? Not likely Analysts see signs of a shift toward easing—possibly beginning in September—but with no guarantees offered after this week's meeting.
Kiplinger · Jul 28, 2025 Stocks Close Mixed to Start Fed Week: Stock Market Today News of an EU-U.S. trade deal was met with muted reaction from market participants who are looking ahead to a jam-packed week.
Roll Call · Jul 28, 2025 Trump keeps up push for Powell, Fed to lower rates despite ‘no pressure’ pledge - Roll Call President Trump has kept up his campaign for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower rates despite saying there was "no pressure."
Barchart · Jul 28, 2025 Stocks Set to Extend Record Rally as U.S. and EU Reach Trade Deal, Big Tech Earnings and Fed Meeting in Focus September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.28%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.46% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street after U.S. President Donald Trump reached a trade deal with the European Union.
Fortune · Jul 27, 2025 Dow futures rise on US-EU trade pact as investors brace for fast and furious week of earnings, China talks, Fed, GDP, jobs report, tariff deadline Investors will not be able to look away over the coming week as every single day could produce significant market-moving news.
Barchart · Jul 27, 2025 Tech Earnings, Tariff Deadline and Other Key Things to Watch this Week Markets face a pivotal week as the S&P 500 navigates a perfect storm of Federal Reserve policy decisions, mega-cap technology earnings, and critical trade developments.
Benzinga · Jul 27, 2025 Trump's Economic Impact, Ackman's Support For Capital Reform And Wall Street's Tariff Predictions: This Week In Economy The past week has been a whirlwind of economic news, with President Donald Trump’s influence on the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy taking center stage. From former Federal Reserve Chairs’ warning about potential economic damage to record-setting inflows into U.S. assets, the week was filled with significant developments.