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Trump says he may change his mind about firing Fed chair Powell
US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jun 20) again floated the idea of firing Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair he has long…
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Gold heads for weekly fall as fewer Fed rate cut prospects weigh
GOLD prices fell on Friday and were on track for a weekly decline, as an overall stronger dollar and the prospect of fewer US interest…
Politics
Trump says decision on Fed chair will be out soon
President Donald Trump said on Friday that a decision on the next Federal Reserve chair will be coming out soon, adding that a good Fed…
Politics
Laura Loomer Meets With JD Vance Amid Reports Trump Is Fed Up With Her
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is suing New Jersey’s acting Attorney General Alina Habba and a Department of Homeland Security special agent on…
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Trump told Fed Chair he was ‘making a mistake’ not cutting rates: White House
President Donald Trump on Thursday stepped up pressure on Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, the White House said, describing his first…
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Fed officials expect tariffs to boost prices; White House downplays risk
Federal Reserve officials said on Tuesday (May 20) that higher prices are coming on the back of rising US import tariffs and counselled…
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US: Wall St opens lower ahead of Fed commentary
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Tuesday (May 20) as investors awaited commentary from Federal Reserve officials through the day…
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Unless things take a turn for the worse, the Fed seems comfortable to keep rates on pause indefinitely
The US Federal Reserve does not want any part of US President Donald Trump’s trade war, and it is determined to sit on the sidelines until…
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US Fed rate pause keeps Asian markets steady, but watch out for tariffs: market observers
The US Federal Reserve keeping rates steady is a plus for stability in Asia’s financial markets, but trade uncertainty from tariffs…
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Gold rises as Fed warns of economic uncertainty; Sino-US trade talks eyed
Gold prices climbed on Thursday (May 8) after the Federal Reserve warned of rising inflation and labour market risks fuelling economic…
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Singapore stocks open weaker as Fed leaves rates unchanged; other Asian markets mixed
DBS up on Q1 results, dividend announcement; Reits among most actively traded counters fall in early trade Singapore stocks opened weaker…
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Europe: Shares slip as investors assess earnings, await Fed rate decision
EUROPEAN shares ended lower on Wednesday, pausing after weeks of strong gains, while investors monitored a raft of corporate earnings…
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US: Stocks end higher on Wednesday as Fed meeting holds no surprises
Wall Street stocks finished higher on Wednesday following a choppy session as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, while…
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As Fed Holds Rates Steady, Powell Says Next Step Is ‘Not at All Clear’
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday for a third meeting in a row, as officials pointed to heightened…
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Fed maintains interest rates but warns of 'uncertainty' amid tariff turmoil
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily…
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US: Wall St opens higher on China trade de-escalation hopes, Fed decision
Wall Street’s main indexes opened slightly higher on Wednesday (May 7) as investors hoped for a de-escalation in trade tensions with…
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Gold hits one-week high on safe-haven demand, Fed decision loom
Gold prices climbed to a one-week high on Tuesday (May 6) as rising concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans boosted…
Business
The Fed Isn’t Likely to Cut Rates Proactively Despite Economic Concerns. Here’s Why.
Less than a year ago, the Federal Reserve took decisive action to bolster the U.S. economy. With inflation easing and the labor market…
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Gold gains on softer US dollar, Fed decision awaited
Chinese markets are closed for the Labour Day holiday from May 1 to 5 and will resume trade on Tuesday, May 6 Gold prices edged higher on…
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US Fed expected to pause cuts again and wait for clarity on tariffs
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to extend a recent pause in rate cuts this week as it waits to see how US President Donald…
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Hakeem Jeffries Reportedly Fed Up With Democrats’ Trips to El Salvador
“I didn’t take over until January 20th,” Trump wrote. “Tariffs will soon start kicking in, and companies are starting to move into the USA…
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Asia: Markets mostly up as Trump soothes Fed fears
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday (Apr 24) after US President Donald Trump said he had “no intention” of firing the US central bank…
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Trump reversals on Fed chair, China tariffs send markets higher
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is looking for an off-ramp from the trade war it started with China earlier this month, calling its…
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Panicking Trump Walks Back His Attacks on the Fed and China
A federal judge ordered Donald Trump Tuesday to restore Voice of America and other government-funded radio broadcasts. In a 10-page order,…