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FTSE 100 climbs ahead of jobs data

Upcoming figures on the UK jobs market and average earnings will be watched closely, not least by the Bank of England.

Evening Standard

Stocks Turn Mixed Ahead of This Week's Key Inflation Reports

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.08%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.05%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

One FOMC dissenter might have just called out the Fed on criticism for its shifting base rate policy

Citing sharp downward revisions to U.S. job growth, Bowman reiterated her forecast for three cuts this year while warning that declining data reliability complicates policymaking.

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Dollar Gains on Euro Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.38% at a 1-week high. The dollar is moving higher today as EUR/USD retreated after comments from Ukrainian President Zelenskiy dampened optimism of any quick resolution to the Russian-Ukrainian war when he rejected any talk of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia....

Barchart

Stocks Supported by Fed Rate Cut Speculation and Strength in Chip Makers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.04%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.04%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

From Tech to Real Estate: Top Stocks to Ride the 2025 Rate Cut Wave!

Lower rates = cheaper capital = stock market gains? Curious how real estate (XLRE) & financials (XLF) react to FOMC moves? My Barchart article unveils key stocks and strategies for the latter half 2025. Dare to level up your trading game?

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Labor Statistics Commissioner Fired Over 'Faked' Jobs Numbers—But Economists Warn the Real Threat Could Be To Market Trust

President Donald Trump‘s swift firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on August 1 sent ripples through financial markets already reeling from disappointing employment data. The decision, announced just hours after July’s lackluster jobs report, has economists warning about a dangerous precedent that could undermine one of America’s…

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The ‘Fed put’ is back: If Tuesday’s inflation report is bad expect chaos in the markets

Investors think the Fed will almost definitely cut interest rates in September, and they are hoping that the consumer price inflation report—due tomorrow—won’t show a significant rise in inflation.

Fortune

Trump said foreign countries would 'eat' tariffs—but U.S. consumers and businesses will actually pay 75% at best

Goldman Sachs estimates U.S. consumers now shoulder two-thirds of President Trump’s new tariff costs, with more companies planning to pass them on in the future.

Fortune

Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data and Trump-Putin Summit

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.09%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.05% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street as investors await key U.S. economic data, especially the inflation report, and a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s…

Barchart

Dissenting Fed Vice Chair Urges Rate Cuts As Jobs Data Weakens, Inflation Nears Target — Still Sees 'Three Cuts' In 2025

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman, who dissented at last month’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, reiterated her call for interest rate cuts, citing the weak jobs report early this month, and inflation nearing the Fed’s 2% target.

Benzinga

Asian shares advance ahead of Trump's deadline for imposing higher tariffs on Chinese goods

Shares are higher in Asia a day ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for imposing higher tariffs on goods imported from China

The Independent UK

Scott Bessent Says Jerome Powell's Successor's Should Have These Qualities: Fed's 'Independence Is Essential,' But Is 'At Risk'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined the qualities that he thinks the next Federal Reserve Chair should possess in an interview with Nikkei on Thursday.

Benzinga

Bitcoin Rises As Fed Governor Backs Three Rate Cuts In 2025; Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Correct: ETH May Have More Room To Run, Says Analyst

Bitcoin gained, but altcoins pulled back from Sunday amid Federal Reserve Governor’s dovish comments on rate cuts.

Benzinga

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Dow futures rise as Wall Street and the Fed brace for updates on how much Trump's tariffs are stoking inflation

The consumer price index for July will come out on Tuesday, and Wall Street expects a 0.2% monthly overall increase and a 0.3% uptick in the core CPI.

AAP

Hopes RBA won't repeat shock rates hold as board meets

The "Trumpification" of the US Federal Reserve provides an unsettling backdrop to the Reserve Bank's August meeting, where it is expected to cut interest rates.

Barchart

Inflation, Fed Leadership and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets face a pivotal week as the S&P 500 navigates mounting political pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid growing calls for more aggressive rate cuts following recent labor market weakening.

Benzinga

Trump Targets Banks For Crypto Bias, Scaramucci Flags 'Ethereum Killer,' Kiyosaki Slams 'Marxist Fed' As BTC Booms — This Week In Crypto

The past week has been a whirlwind of news in the world of cryptocurrency and finance. From Robert Kiyosaki’s bold predictions of the U.S. Federal Reserve to President Donald Trump’s potential penalties on banks, there’s a lot to unpack.

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Ask an Economist: Between Inflation and Tariffs, Is America Headed for an Economic Downturn?

Trump’s sweeping tariffs may be driving inflation and recession fears. Here’s what economists have to say about it and what it could mean for your wallet.

The Independent UK

A top Federal Reserve official says dour jobs data backs the case for 3 rate cuts

A top official at the Federal Reserve is saying that this month’s stunning, weaker-than-expected report on the U.S. job market is strengthening her belief that interest rates should be lower

Fortune

Trump’s pick for the Fed ‘fuels an existential threat’ as central bank independence is targeted, JPMorgan says

“The main threat to the Fed independence is not politically motivated turnover shifting the outcome of votes.”

Benzinga

Benzinga Bulls And Bears: AMD, Apple, Eli Lilly — And Wall Street Treads Water

Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors' favorite stocks over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.

Benzinga

Trump-Backed Push For Rate Cuts Intensifies As Scott Bessent Leads Search For Fed Chair To Succeed Jerome Powell: Report

As President Donald Trump continues to push for lower interest rates, the search for a successor to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has expanded, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the helm.

Barchart

Stocks Settle Higher on Solid Earnings and Hopes for a Ukraine Peace Deal

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.78%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.95%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) rose +0.84%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

Benzinga

Apple Notches Best Week In Years, Trump Shakes Fed Leadership: This Week In Markets

After last week's declines, triggered by a weaker-than-expected jobs report and a June inflation uptick, Wall Street rebounded with strong gains as earnings momentum remained robust.

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