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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Scott Bessent said Trump could announce a new Fed chair 'before Christmas': Here's what you need to know about the leading candidates

What to know about Fed candidates Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, Chris Waller and Rick Rieder.

Fortune

Dollar Falls on Expectations of Easier Fed Policy

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.24%. The dollar is moving lower today after the Dec Empire manufacturing survey of general business conditions unexpectedly contracted, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Also, the strength in stocks today has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar dropped...

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Stocks Climb in Anticipation of Fed-Friendly US Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.50%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.40%, and December...

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Panic Over The White House as Fed Chair Powell Confirms Trump Tariffs Mean Higher Costs And Fewer Jobs

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says President Trump's tariff policies are causing higher inflation, increased costs for households and businesses, and could weaken job creation, forcing the Fed into a delicate policy balancing act.

International Business Times UK

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Dip Buyers Step In After Selloff, Key U.S. Economic Data Awaited

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.48%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.49% this morning, signaling a partial rebound from Friday’s tech-led selloff on Wall Street as investors stepped in to buy the dip at the start of the final full trading week of…

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I'm a Financial Adviser: The Fed's Rate Cuts Could Have Impacts You Might Not Anticipate

Understanding how lower interest rates could impact your wallet can help you determine the right financial moves to make.

Kiplinger

Should You Lock in a Mortgage Before 2025 Ends? December vs. January Decision for Homebuyers

Mortgage rates have dropped to multi-year lows following the Fed's December cut. But history suggests waiting for January could cost buyers more than they bargained for.

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Donald Trump Admits Voters Are Struggling: 'Take a While' To See My Economy

Donald Trump admits voters don't see his 'greatest economy' as GDP slows. Discover why polls hit record lows and what relief is promised.

International Business Times UK

Kevin Hassett says he'd be happy to talk to Trump everyday as Fed chair, but the president's opinion would have 'no weight' on the FOMC

"His opinion matters if it's good, if it's based on data," Hassett said.

Fortune

Inflation Data, AI Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

Markets enter a critical week still reeling from Friday's sharp selloff in technology and AI stocks following disappointing reactions to Oracle and Broadcom earnings that raised questions about AI infrastructure spending sustainability and return on massive capital investments. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.

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Are Today’s Mortgage Rates Good or Should You Hold Out for Better?

Checking today's mortgage rates could be putting you in some limbo: are these the best rates you can get or should you wait?

GOBankingRates

The Fed just ‘Trump-proofed’ itself with a unanimous move to preempt a potential leadership shake-up

“If I’m reading this properly, they just Trump-proofed the Fed.”

Fortune

Stocks Sink as Chip Stocks Retreat and Bond Yields Climb

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down by -1.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -1.91%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -1.07%, and December...

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Trump demands Fed listen to him as he lines up new leader: ‘I’m a smart voice’

Ex-Fed governor Kevin Warsh is at top of his list to succeed Powell as central bank’s chair, president says in interview

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Kiplinger

AI Stocks Lead Nasdaq's 398-Point Nosedive: Stock Market Today

The major stock market indexes do not yet reflect the bullish tendencies of sector rotation and broadening participation.

Barchart

Dollar Finds Support from Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.02%. The dollar moved slightly higher on Friday, as hawkish Fed comments boosted T-note yields. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said that, given higher inflation, the more prudent course would have been for the Fed to wait for more information before...

International Business Times UK

Trump Claims Media Is 'Pretending' He Is 'Slowing Up' After On-Air Slurring

U.S. President Donald Trump was seen slurring his words on a live broadcast, 'freezes' at times, and calls Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, 'Fed Hair,' and 'stiff.'

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Stocks Tumble on Tech Stock Weakness and Higher Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.86%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.85%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.85%, and December...

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Dollar Supported by Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.05%. The dollar is slightly higher today, boosted by hawkish comments from the Fed. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said that, given higher inflation, the more prudent course would have been for the Fed to wait for more information before cutting...

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Stocks Pressured by Broadcom Sell-Off and Higher Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.75%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.22%, and December...

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What Does the Latest Rate Cut Mean for Commodity Investments?

After the latest rate cut by the US FOMC and ahead of the turn of the calendar page to 2026, has the long-term investment outlook for the commodity complex changed?

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Nasdaq Futures Slip as Broadcom Results Fail to Ease AI Fears, Fed Speak on Tap

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are trending down -0.58% this morning as Broadcom’s earnings report prompted further concerns about the AI trade.

The Guardian - US

House Republicans release last-minute healthcare plan; TSA defends sharing traveler names with ICE - as it happened

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Most Stocks Recover from Oracle Sell-Off

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up by +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +1.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.35%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.23%, and December...

Kiplinger

Dow Adds 646 Points, Hits New Highs: Stock Market Today

It was "boom" for the Dow but "bust" for the Nasdaq following a December Fed meeting that was less hawkish than expected.

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