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Did Collins v. Yellen Lead Trump To Fire Lisa Cook?

Bill Pulte, the director of the FHFA, could investigate the Federal Reserve because Trump could fire the holdover Biden appointee.

Reason · Aug 27, 2025

D.C. Circuit Issues Opinion Explaining Stay that Allowed for Special Counsel Dellinger's Removal

The panel did not believe the Office of Special Counsel could be distinguished from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or Federal Housing Finance Authority.

Reason · Mar 11, 2025

Weekly Must-Read: China’s Mammoth Effort to Help Foreigners Spend, Spend, Spend

While scanning QR codes is the ubiquitous payment method in China, it’s not available to most foreign visitors, making it a major hassle to even buy a coffee

Caixin Global · Apr 11, 2024

Dollar Slips as Stocks Rally on Reduced Middle East Geopolitical Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.38%. The dollar retreated Monday as geopolitical risks in the Middle East eased slightly and curbed safe-haven demand for the dollar. There are a number of diplomatic efforts to contain the Israel-Hamas war. Also, Monday’s rally in stocks has reduced the...

Barchart · Oct 16, 2023

Stocks Gain on Diplomatic Efforts to Contain the Israeli-Hamas Conflict

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.97%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.22%. Stocks this morning are moderately higher, with the Dow...

Barchart · Oct 16, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Mixed After Weaker Than Expected Retail Sales

Morning Markets The S&P 500 Index ( $SPX ) ( SPY ) is up +0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ( $DOWI ) ( DIA ) is up +0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ( $IUXX ) ( QQQ ) is down -0.15%. Mixed Q2 corporate earnings results are prompting...

Barchart · Jul 18, 2023

Stocks Close Higher on Lower Bond Yields and Positive Comments from Yellen

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed up +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.95%. Stocks Monday recovered from early losses and posted moderate...

Barchart · Jul 17, 2023

Stocks See Support from Yellen Comments

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.33%. Stocks this morning shook off early losses and are...

Barchart · Jul 17, 2023

How is the Recent Weather Affecting Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Prices?

In my interview this morning with AgWeb's Michelle Rook, I discussed how this weekend's disappointing rains are affecting the corn, soybean, and wheat markets.

Barchart · Jul 10, 2023

Crude Prices Slide on Global Energy Demand Concerns

August WTI crude oil (CLQ23 ) on Monday closed down -0.87 (-1.18%), and Aug RBOB gasoline (RBQ23 ) closed down -1.97 (-0.76%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Monday settled moderately lower. Concerns that a slowdown in China's economy will crimp its energy demand weighed on crude prices Monday. Also, comments...

Barchart · Jul 10, 2023