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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Jerome Powell is facing a ‘puzzlement’ of economic data, with contradictions likely to freeze any immediate action on the base rate

“Such confusion often leads to inertia, and we suspect that there will be no knee-jerk policy reaction to any of the week’s reports,” Oxford Economics’ Bob Schwartz wrote.

Fortune

Stocks Set to Open Lower as AI Jitters Linger, Fed Minutes and U.S. Economic Data Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.40%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.85% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street after the long weekend as concerns around AI continue to weigh on sentiment.

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How To Play These 2 Historically High-Yield Sector ETFs Amid Rally

Utilities and REITs have developed a reputation over the years based on high yields and reliable businesses. Here's how you should play these sectors going forward.

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IRS Warns EITC Filers: Refunds Delayed Until Mid-February Under PATH Act

Staring at an empty bank account while your tax return sits in a federal freeze is a special kind of torture. You filed early and did everything right, yet you are still waiting for a deposit that will not come. It is not your fault you are broke in February;…

Budget and the Bees

5 Smart Ways To Manage High-Rate Debt Until the Fed Cuts Rates Again

The Fed hasn't lowered rates in 2026. Learn ways to manage high-interest debt -- from credit cards to consolidation -- so you can cut interest faster.

GOBankingRates

These 2 Dividend ETFs Could Shine if Rate Cuts Hit Again in 2026

As rates remain low, the SCHD offers defensive sectors and strong yield, while the VIG provides tech exposure alongside income.

MarketBeat

The ‘Sell America’ trade inflicted ‘lasting damage’ on the U.S. dollar, ING says

“The dollar has lost a good chunk of its safe-haven value,” ING says.

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How Much Wealth Do Millennials Have? The Answer May Surprise You

Learn how much wealth millennials have accumulated and why the latest data may challenge common assumptions about their finances.

GOBankingRates

AI Disruption Fear, FOMS and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter a holiday-shortened week as AI disruption fears that initially pressured software stocks have spread dramatically to wealth management, commercial real estate firms, and logistics companies.

Barchart

Stocks Settle Slightly Higher as Bond Yields Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.18%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.03%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Finishes Slightly Lower on Tame US Consumer Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.01%. The dollar posted modest losses on Friday after US January consumer prices rose less than expected, boosting speculation that the Fed could resume cutting interest rates. Also, a recovery in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. US Jan CPI...

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Stocks Recover as Chipmakers Rebound

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.23%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.16%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar is Slightly Higher as Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.04%. The weakness in stocks today has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. However, gains in the dollar are limited after US January consumer prices rose less than expected, boosting speculation that the Fed will be able to resume cutting interest...

Barchart

Stocks Edge Lower as AI Fears Linger

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.23%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.20%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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US inflation falls to 2.4% in January after Trump’s tariffs led to price fluctuations

Economists predicted a slight easing of inflation, although it’s unclear whether Fed will again cut interest rates

Barchart

Cooler January CPI Signals an Inflation Thaw

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.33% this morning as investors hesitate to buy the dip ahead of the release of key U.S. inflation data.

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Dollar Recovers as Stocks Tumble

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.12%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Thursday and moved higher after the sell-off in equity markets spurred liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar also has some carryover support from Wednesday’s better-than-expected US Jan payroll report that dampened speculation...

Kiplinger

Big Change Coming to the Federal Reserve

A new chairman of the Federal Reserve has been named. What will this mean for the economy?

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January CPI Report Shows Inflation Slowed. Here's What That Means for Rate Cuts

The January CPI report came in lighter than expected. Here's what economists say that means for the Federal Reserve and interest rates.

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Dollar Slips with T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.04%. Today’s smaller-than-expected decline in weekly US jobless claims and the larger-than-expected decline in Jan existing home sales knocked T-note yields lower and are weighing on the dollar. Also, strength in the Chinese yuan is pressuring the dollar, as the yuan rallied...

Fortune

Some folks on Wall Street think yesterday’s U.S. jobs number is ‘implausible’ and is thus due for a correction

Some analysts are worrying that the latest number might be wrong, and that the level of job creation in America is lower than the stats suggest.

Reason

Politicians Want To Avoid Reforming Social Security and Medicare. You Will Pay the Price.

Inflation is a silent tax—and the most painful way to finance government promises.

Barchart

Stocks Settle Mixed as Fed Rate Cut Chances Slip

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed unchanged on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.29%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.01%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26...

Kiplinger

Strong Jobs Report Leaves Markets Flat: Stock Market Today

Investors, traders and speculators are taking time to weigh the latest labor market data against their hopes for lower interest rates.

Barchart

Dollar Gains as Strong Jobs Report Reduces Fed Rate Cut Chances

The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 1.5-week low on Wednesday and finished up by +0.08%. The dollar moved higher after Wednesday's better-than-expected US Jan payroll report pushed T-note yields higher and dampened speculation of additional Fed interest rate cuts. The chance of a Fed rate cut at next...

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