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Dollar Finds Support from Higher Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.50%. The dollar moved higher Thursday on positive carryover from Wednesday when Fed Chair Powell said higher goods prices are feeding through to inflation and that the FOMC expects inflation to continue to build into next year, which may limit how...

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The Federal Reserve Cuts Rates With Inflation Still Hot. Is Political Pressure Winning?

When the Federal Reserve is concerned about inflation, it increases the federal funds rate. Despite expressing such concerns, the Fed lowered it.

Reason

Dollar Moves Higher with Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.57%. The dollar is climbing today on positive carryover from Wednesday when Fed Chair Powell said higher goods prices are feeding through to inflation and that the FOMC expects inflation to continue to build into next year, which may limit how...

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Fed meeting hints at new future of the central bank

The dissent at the Federal Reserve this week shows its future does not look like its past.

Axios

Markets got what they wanted from Powell with a Fed rate cut and they're still not happy

Jerome Powell delivered a 25bps rate cut, but Wall Street’s muted reaction reflects concern it was a risk move on jobs, not confidence.

Fortune

Euro holds at 4-year highs, European equities soar on Fed's dovish cut

European stocks rallied on Thursday after the Fed cut rates to 4.00%–4.25% and signalled more easing. Markets cheered the dovish tone, boosting equities across the eurozone, with tech and bank shares leading the gains.

Euronews

The Federal Reserve’s independence is about to be tested like never before

Donald Trump wants drastic rate cuts – and his campaign to exert greater political control over the Fed continues

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Trump's 'Sock Puppet' At The Fed, Says Elizabeth Warren On Stephen Miran's Dissenting Vote: 'Intended To Send A Signal,' Says This Economist

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran's dissent during Wednesday's FOMC meeting has drawn mixed reactions from economists and politicians alike.

Benzinga

Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate for the first time this year

Fed officials, in a set of projections also released on Wednesday, signalled that they expect to reduce their key rate twice more this year, but just once in 2026.

Euronews

Cracker Barrel, D-Wave Quantum, IonQ, Krispy Kreme And Broadcom: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

On Wednesday, U.S. stocks closed mixed as the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.6% to 46,018.32. The SP 500 slipped 0.1% to 6,600.35, while the Nasdaq fell 0.3% to 22,261.33.The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%, ending a nine-month pause and marking the fourth…

Benzinga

Dollar Rebounds on Hawkish Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.22%. The dollar whipsawed higher on Wednesday after recovering from a 3.5-year low. The dollar initially retreated on Wednesday after the FOMC cut interest rates by -25 bp and signaled another -50 bp of rate cuts by year's end. However, the...

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Fed cuts rates 0.25 point, reacting to weak job numbers

With Trump clamoring for cheaper money, Fed policymakers delivered the first rate cut of the year.

Axios

Federal Reserve cuts US interest rates for first time since December

Central bank moves to set rates at range between 4 and 4.25% but decision unlikely to satisfy Donald Trump

The Guardian - US

Jerome Powell finally does it: Federal Reserve cuts interest rates a quarter of a percent

The rate cut comes as Trump stages an unprecedented assault on independence of the Federal Reserve

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Amid weak hiring and White House attacks, the Fed lowers rates—its first move in 2025 and a test of Powell’s independence

Stephen Miran, Trump’s pick to join the Fed, dissented against the group, voting in favor of the stronger half-point cut.

Axios

Why everybody's talking about the Fed's "third mandate"

Newly confirmed Fed governor Stephen Miran noted that moderate long-term rates are a goal.

Barchart

Dollar Posts Modest Gains Ahead of FOMC Decision

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.07%. The dollar is posting modest gains today ahead of the results of today’s FOMC meeting. Weakness in stocks today is boosting some liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar are muted after the US Aug housing starts and...

International Business Times

US Fed Set For First Rate Cut Of 2025 As Trump Pressure Looms

The US Federal Reserve is poised to make its first interest rate cut of 2025 on Wednesday, but it battles competing forces in the path forward -- with heightened political pressure and likely divisions among its ranks.

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US Stocks Slip From Records As Fed Decision Looms

The S&P 500 edged down 0.13% to close at 6,606.76 after touching a fresh intraday record earlier in the session. The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.07% to 22,333.96, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 125.55 points, or 0.27%, to end at 45,757.90.

Kiplinger

Markets Are Quiet Ahead of Fed Day: Stock Market Today

Investors, traders and speculators appear to be on hold amid an unusually fraught Fed meeting.

The Independent UK

Stocks end down as Fed policy meeting begins

It follows the release of industrial and retail data in the US.

International Business Times

US Fed Opens Key Meeting After Trump Aide Sworn In As Governor

The US Federal Reserve started a key interest rate meeting Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump's new appointee narrowly won confirmation to join the central bank -- while another top official fights her removal by the president.

Fortune

‘Peak Goldilocks’: The markets have bought the Fed rumors — watch for them to sell on the news

Markets will move on Wednesday after Wall Street parses Cook’s statement and his Q&A for clues about future rate cuts beyond Wednesday.

Fortune

Trump is pushing for a 'big cut' from the Fed—but he's already on a losing streak

Trump failed to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook and is unlikely to get the steep rate cut he demands, as Powell and the FOMC weigh weaker jobs data.

The Guardian - US

Charlie Kirk murder suspect told he faces death penalty if convicted in first appearance – as it happened

Tyler Robinson makes virtual court appearance charged with seven counts including aggravated murder; next court date set for 29 September

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