A hectic half first heralds a volatile second
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Shadow Fed chair could spark ‘revolt’ against Powell’s successor
Naming a so-called shadow chair for the Federal Reserve well before Jerome Powell is due to step down…
How Wall Street shook off tariffs and war to hit a new record
A trade war. A real war with bombs dropped in the Middle East. A barrage of insults hurled…
The record-breaking week in the stock market that could have gone very badly
It was another exciting week on Wall Street as the S & P 500 and Nasdaq each closed…
Have slightly lower mortgage rates stabilized the housing market?
10-year yield and mortgage rates In my 2025 forecast, I anticipated the following ranges: Mortgage rates between 5.75%…
Summertime data to pave way for Fed rate cuts, or further conflict with Trump
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Key inflation gauge rose last month while Americans cut back on spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key inflation gauge moved higher in May in the latest sign that prices remain…
Analysis-Market bets on a more dovish Fed as Trump eyes Powell’s replacement
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Asia-Pacific stock markets today: Live updates
S&P 500 closes near the flatline The S&P 500 closed little changed on Wednesday, but remains within arms…
Divided Fed proposes rule to ease capital requirements for big Wall Street banks
The New York Stock Exchange in lower Manhattan on Nov. 24, 2020 in New York City. Spencer Platt…