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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Janet Yellen says America would be 'lucky to skirt a recession'

"We’re in a world of tremendous uncertainty,” the former Federal Reserve chair and U.S. Treasury secretary said.

Fortune

Strength in Banks and Lower Bond Yields are Boosting Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.45%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.60%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.42%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Edges Higher on Strength in US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.42%. The dollar today is moderately higher on better-than-expected US economic news on Apr Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions and the Mar import price index ex-petroleum. Also, comments Monday evening from Atlanta Fed President Bostic boosted the dollar when he...

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Stocks Climb on Hopes of a Softer US Tariff Stance

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.60%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.75%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.65%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data and More Big Bank Earnings, Fed Speak on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.05%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +0.14% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street, while investors await U.S. economic data, quarterly reports from more big banks, and remarks from Federal Reserve officials.

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Stocks Settle Higher as Tariff Concerns Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed up +0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.78%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.57%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.78%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Tariff Worries Weigh on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.49% and is just above last Friday’s 3-year low. The dollar posted moderate losses Monday as a stock rebound curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar is also facing a confidence crisis as the US trade war diminishes the dollar’s reserve-currency...

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Scotonomics: The UK media has no idea how the markets work

Here is this week's Scotonomics, we hope you will enjoy. This week the newsletter comes from William Thomson (follow me on X/Twitter!)

The National (Scotland)

Stocks Rally on Hopes of Softer US Tariff Policies

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.73%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.88%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.71%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Trump calls on FCC chair to impose ‘maximum fines and punishment’ on Paramount’s CBS over 60 Minutes

Donald Trump took issue with its 60 Minutes news program after it aired two segments regarding the war in Ukraine and his plan to annex Denmark’s autonomous territory of Greenland.

Fortune

Stocks Climb as President Trump Exempts Consumer Electronics from Reciprocal Tariffs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.20%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.82%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.26%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.22%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stock Index Futures Soar on Tech Tariff Reprieve, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +1.24%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +1.69% this morning, pointing to a strong open on Wall Street after U.S. President Donald Trump paused import duties on various consumer electronics.

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What’s Driving S&P 500 Volatility?

The U.S. economy is navigating a complex landscape. Inflation continues its gradual descent toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, while the labor market shows signs of cooling yet remains relatively resilient.

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Jamie Dimon argues JPMorgan can help fix bond market chaos

The Treasury market helps the global economy go-round, and Wall Street is watching closely for signs the Fed may need to intervene.

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Al Jazeera

US consumer sentiment tumbles as trade war fears grow

Expectations of rising unemployment hit the highest level since 2009.

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Stocks Recover on a Report the Fed Is Ready to Stabilize Markets

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +1.81%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.89%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.84%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Stocks Surge to Close a Volatile Week

It was another day with a week's worth of both news and price action, but it ended on a strongly positive note.

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Tariff Angst Sinks the Dollar and Boosts Gold to a Record High

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.80% and posted a 3-year low. The dollar retreated Friday because of concerns that the escalation of the US-China trade war would derail the economy and lead to stagflation. On Friday, China raised tariffs on all US goods to 125% from 84%...

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International Business Times

This Tweet Got Ignored in January — Now It's the Most Accurate Market Call of 2025

Most analysts are now sounding recession alarms, but Runefelt says that's exactly the problem. "Accuracy means saying what people don't want to hear when markets are at all-time highs."

International Business Times

US Fed Officials See Higher Inflation Ahead As Consumer Confidence Plunges

Policymakers at the US Federal Reserve on Friday warned of higher inflation and slower growth ahead due to Donald Trump's tariff policy, which has sent shock waves through global markets.

Al Jazeera

Trump’s tariffs: A simple illustrated guide to 15 economic terms to know

What do terms like tariffs, trade deficits, trade wars, bonds, and recession mean in simple language?

Barchart

Stocks Waver Friday After Wild Week of Volatility

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.41%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.54%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.86%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Pressured by Soaring Price Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.15%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Conversation

Jitters in the US bond market look like the main reason Trump hit pause on higher tariffs

Bond markets don’t often make front-page news but the recent sharp sell-off in US Treasuries appears to have been enough to prompt US president Donald Trump to pause his plans for new tariffs.

The Independent UK

Potential impact of trade war on jobs and inflation sends US consumer sentiment plunging

Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war has fueled worries about the health of the job market and inflation

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