Trump swoons over the looks of his hand-picked Fed chair Kevin Warsh: report President Trump has previously complimented the Syrian president’s looks as well as the mayor of New York City The Independent UK · Aug 7
US Stock Market: Warsh's Fed leaves markets searching for policy clues Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is changing the central bank’s communication approach, reducing reliance on forward guidance and leaving markets to interpret economic data more independently. The shift has triggered volatility in bond markets, with investors seeking clarity on future rate moves. As inflation remains elevated, the Fed’s new strategy… The Economic Times · Aug 7
Global Market Today: Asian shares mixed as investors await US jobs data Treasury futures inched lower in early Asian trading as higher energy prices revived concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to keep interest rates elevated. In the cash market, the Treasury 10-year yield held at 4.68%, after climbing seven basis points during the US session. Government bonds in Australia also… The Economic Times · Aug 7
US Stock Market: Fed's Daly backs steady rates, says more inflation data needed before September decision San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly backed the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged, saying policymakers need more evidence before deciding whether inflation warrants further action. She stressed that upcoming economic data will be key to the Fed's September policy decision. The Economic Times · Aug 6
Don't Lock in a Long-Term CD Yet: The Moves to Make Instead Think twice before locking in a long-term CD. Learn why short-term options offer better flexibility and potential for higher returns in today's shifting economy. Kiplinger · Aug 5
US stocks: Dow closes at record on Mideast optimism; SpaceX, AMD drag Nasdaq The Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved an all-time high on Wednesday, driven by rising optimism over potential peace talks with Iran. Meanwhile, both SpaceX and AMD saw their stock prices drop following their earnings announcements. The growth in private payrolls also showed signs of cooling in July, reflecting a steady… The Economic Times · Aug 5
Federal Reserve Approves Banco Santander Application Affecting U.S. Banking Operations The Federal Reserve Board has announced its approval of an application filed by Banco Santander, S.A. and its U.S. intermediate holding company, Santander Holdings USA, Inc., according to an official announcement published on the Federal Reserve’s website. The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 5
Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance on Hormuz deal hopes Asian stocks are set to track Wall Street higher as optimism grows. Prospects for an interim deal with Iran eased energy supply concerns significantly. This development has led to a slide in oil prices and reduced inflation pressures. Investors are now watching for further progress on reopening the Strait of… The Economic Times · Aug 5
Tether Strikes Gold: Crypto's Physical Pivot Tether added 14 metric tonnes of gold in Q2, pushing reserves past 146 tonnes, even as central banks bought a record 289 tonnes and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) saw outflows amid high yields. MarketBeat · Aug 4
JPMorgan Says Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Shaky Press Conference Could Force a Rate Hike Before Year-End: 'The Market Didn't Like What It Heard...' JPMorgan economists criticized Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s recent FOMC performance, saying a lack of forward guidance and shifting inflation targets created uncertainty and destabilized bond markets. Benzinga · Aug 4
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain as Trump Halts 'Massive Attack' on Iran—Atkore, Alibaba, ArcelorMittal in Focus (UPDATED) U.S. stock futures rose on Monday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices advanced, following Friday’s higher close. Benzinga · Aug 3
US Stock Market: Wall Street braces for jobs data, earnings as markets seek fresh direction Investors await crucial July employment data and corporate earnings reports this week. Markets are navigating geopolitical tensions and interest rate uncertainties after recent volatility. The Federal Reserve's policy outlook remains unclear following its last meeting. Strong corporate earnings growth offers fundamental support for equities despite concerns. Wall Street anticipates high… The Economic Times · Aug 3
3 Fixed-Income ETFs Show Why Yield Is Only Part of the Income Story BBHY, BKLN, and JAAA offer different fixed-income strategies, with yields ranging from 4.95% to 7.79%, varying fees, and differing credit quality and recession exposure. MarketBeat · Aug 2
For the third time in history, women outnumber men in the workforce as the stay-at-home boyfriend becomes an economic trend Women now hold more jobs than men in America, for the third time ever. A Federal Reserve economist says this time, it's not reversing. Fortune · Aug 2
The Economic Times · Aug 2 Charting the Global Economy: Central banks hold the line Global central banks maintained interest rates this week due to rising energy costs. The Federal Reserve and Bank of England saw some officials push for hikes. Inflation accelerated in Germany and France, impacting consumer prices while Japan lowered its economic growth forecast amid higher oil prices.
International Business Times · Aug 1 Trump's 'Rocket Fuel' For Growth Remains Elusive. Republicans Face Uneasy November The Fed's decision to keep interest rates unchanged has once again brought the spotlight back on November midterms, as the prospect of higher borrowing costs loom, posing uneasiness for the tense Republican camp. The Trump administration's own policies have helped drive an increase as policies, including the tariffs regime, have…
The Economic Times · Aug 1 Trump's push for lower US interest rates faces setback as borrowing costs climb before midterms Trump's promise of lower interest rates is under pressure as Treasury yields climb and financial markets move contrary to the administration's economic goals. Higher borrowing costs have impacted households, businesses and the federal government. Inflation concerns and policy uncertainty have kept investors cautious about US debt.
Benzinga · Jul 31 Fed's Warsh Sparks Bond Selloff, Apple Warns of '100-Year' Memory Flood: What Moved Markets This Week The final week of July was not for the faint of heart.
Barchart · Jul 31 A Situational Awareness Selloff, a Fed Inflation Blunder and Everything Else Moving Stocks, Bonds, and the U.S. Dollar Now Let’s break down this week’s events in the stock, bond, and currency markets, and I’ll include my bias on price direction for each in the coming weeks.
Barchart · Jul 31 As the U.S. Continues to Fight Inflation, Make This 1 Bullish Trade Now December Euro currency futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.
Benzinga · Jul 31 Fed's Beth Hammack Warns Inflation Won't Fall on Its Own, Says Waiting Could Be a 'Costly' Mistake: 'Now Is the Time' Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said inflation remains too high and is unlikely to return to the Fed’s target without additional action from the central bank.
Reason · Jul 31 Cooking Up A Blue Plate Special A few miscellaneous points about one of the most unusual opinions of the term.
Bangkok Post · Jul 30 All eyes on next Fed meeting Markets are shifting attention to the September meeting of the Federal Reserve after the US central bank left its interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, with analysts predicting another cut is possible this year.
International Business Times · Jul 30 The Dow Lost 1,000 Points In A Day On Thursday. Here's How The Index Has Behaved After Throughout History Historical data shows that the Dow Jones Industrial Average typically sees little change the day after a 1,000-point selloff, with a median return hovering around flat.
Reason · Jul 30 The Bond Market Is Unhappy With the Federal Reserve's Unwillingness To Fight Inflation The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond just hit its highest yield level since 2007.