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Prices Are Rising, Jobs Are Gone — Can The Fed Stop A Stagflation Spiral?

An unsettling mix of rising consumer prices and surging layoffs is amplifying fears of stagflation right at the end of the third quarter, putting the Federal Reserve in an increasingly untenable position as it weighs a rate cut next week.

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Inflation And Unemployment Are Soaring–And The Fed Is Now Trapped

Thursday's economic releases revealed an unusual mix of rising prices and a spike in jobless claims — a toxic cocktail that thrusts the U.S. economy into a stagflationary environment and places the Federal Reserve in one of the toughest positions a central bank can face.

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Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq Futures Advance As August CPI Rises In Line With Consensus View— Kroger, RH, Adobe Earnings In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story.

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Inflation likely rose last month as Trump's sweeping tariffs boost goods prices

U.S. inflation likely ticked higher last month as the Trump administration’s import taxes lifted the price of goods, putting the Federal Reserve in a tough spot when it meets next week

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Fed Should Admit Its 'Mistakes,' Jefferies Analyst Says, Making A 'Cogent' Case For 75 Bps Rate Cut

Jefferies Chief Market Strategist David Zervos believes the Federal Reserve should consider a bold shift in monetary policy, making the case for deeper interest rate cuts during the upcoming meeting.

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Trump Will 'Take Over The Fed,' Larry Kudlow Says

Economist Larry Kudlow predicts President Donald Trump will make big moves at the Federal Reserve when Chairman Jerome Powell steps down.

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The Great Fed Pivot Is Here—Jeremy Siegel Backs Sub-3% Rates Ahead

The Federal Reserve's long-awaited pivot toward easing monetary policy is almost here, with a September interest-rate cut now "a near certainty", according to Jeremy Siegel, Wharton professor emeritus and WisdomTree chief economist.

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Trump 'Strongly' Disagrees With Ken Griffin On Fed, Slams Central Bank's Neglect Of Money Supply: 'It's Like The Pope Not Believing In Jesus'

President, Donald Trump expressed disagreement with Ken Griffin, a billionaire and a former supporter of Trump, who had criticized the President’s interference with the Fed’s independence.

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Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Slip, Nasdaq Rises As Producer Prices Edge Down 0.1% In August— Chewy, GameStop, Oracle In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story.

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3 Real Estate Stocks Flash Strong Momentum Signals As Fed Is Expected To Cut Rates

As the Federal Reserve approaches a possible interest rate cut, several real estate stocks have shown exceptional momentum shifts, propelling them into the top 10% percentile bracket among their peers.

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Jamie Dimon Warns Of 'Weakening' US Economy, But Doesn't 'Know' Whether Its Nearing Recession: 'Have To Wait And See'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed concerns about the U.S. economy, following a significant revision in the Labor Department’s job data.

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Trump Slams Fed After Historic Jobs Revision—Is It 'Too Late' To Fix It?

The stunning 911,000-job downward revision from the Bureau of Labor Statistics has prompted President Donald Trump to once again slam the Federal Reserve as dangerously behind the curve—questioning whether it's already too late to fix the damage.

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S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of U.S. Payrolls Revisions

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.17% this morning, buoyed by hopes for multiple interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year, while investors await an annual review of U.S. jobs data.

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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq, Dow Futures Gain Ahead Of Apple's 'Awe Dropping' Event—Nebius, Fox, Oracle In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story.

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Trump's Rate Cut Demands Are 'A Recipe For A Bubble,' Says Ruchir Sharma: Points To 'AI Mania,' Surging Equity Markets As Red Flags

According to author, fund manager and columnist, Ruchir Sharma, the Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated rate cut later this month, amid substantial political and economic pressures, risks igniting a dangerous asset bubble.

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Scott Bessent Is 'Truly Vile,' Says Economist Paul Krugman: Slams 'Sleazy' And 'Underhanded' Campaign To Attack Fed Independence

Economist Paul Krugman slammed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for his efforts to undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve.

International Business Times

Most Asian Markets Rise On US Rate Hopes, Tokyo Hits Record

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday fuelled by optimism the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates this year, with gains led by a record high in Tokyo while gold also hit a fresh peak.

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Asian shares mostly rise as focus shifts to Fed's next move

Asian shares are mostly higher as hopes grow, also on Wall Street, that U.S. data reports set for release later in the week will lead the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its next meeting

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Trump's Billionaire Backer Turns Critic — Ken Griffin Warns President's Fed Meddling Won't End Well

GOP Megadonor Ken Griffin, who voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, has publicly criticized the "risky game," the president is playing by getting involved with the Federal Reserve.

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What Does a Lousy August Jobs Report Have to Do with a September Fed Rate Cut?

America’s latest employment figures paint a bleak picture of the U.S. jobs market. The silver lining: Weak job growth and cooling wages mean that a decrease in borrowing rates is now almost certainly on the horizon.

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Trump Wants Cheaper Money—But It Will End In Chaos, Expert Says

After months of relentless pressure from President Donald Trump to ease borrowing costs, the Federal Reserve is now all but certain to lower interest rates on Sept. 17, ending a nine-month pause and resuming what could be a prolonged cutting cycle.

The Conversation

How Trump’s dismissal of a Fed governor could redefine presidential power – if courts agree that he alone can interpret vague laws

President Donald Trump’s penchant to act first, ask later was on full display recently when he became the first president in American history to fire a member of the Federal Reserve Board.

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Bitcoin Hits $112,000— But Tom Lee Says $200,000 Might Still Come This Year

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could nearly double from current levels to $200,000 before year-end, according to Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors and Chief Investment Officer of Fundstrat Capital.

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Yen Futures' 93% Seasonal Sell-Off Meets Stock Market Rally: Ready for the Twist?

Q4 2025: Japanese Yen's seasonal weakness meets S&P 500's year-end strength. Inverse correlations are clear, but a yen rally could blindside. Prepared to trade the shift?

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Ken Griffin lays down the law on why Trump needs to back off the Fed, saying his meddling could prompt a national debt crisis

Ken Griffin warns Trump’s pressure on Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve risks eroding U.S. institutional credibility.

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