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US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwindsAmerica's jobless claims saw a slight increase last week, yet remain historically low. This comes despite economic challenges linked to the...
ECB hikes interest rate by 25 bps, first since 2023 to tame Iran war inflationThe European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25 percent, marking its first hike since 2023. This mo...
Dollar shaky as investors weigh rate outlook, Middle East worriesU.S. dollar weakened amid new Middle East strikes and rising consumer inflation, causing investor unease about the Federal Reserve's policy...
FOREX-Dollar steadies following US strikes on Iran and ahead of inflation dataThe dollar held steady as U.S. strikes on Iran followed a helicopter incident, though President Trump downplayed the event. Investors await...
Dollar hovers around two-month high as Iran-Israel truce hangs in balanceThe US dollar is strong, nearing a two-month peak. Middle East tensions are fueling demand for the dollar. Traders are also betting on the ...
Asian stocks rebound on Iran optimism, AI tradeAsian stocks rebounded, led by South Korea's Kospi, as Middle East tensions eased and artificial intelligence shares recovered. Wall Street...
Fed Interest Rate cut prediction, date: What to expect from US Central Bank officials at Federal Reserve meeting?A number of Fed policymakers have begun to speculate that interest rates may need to rise to ensure that the central bank's key inflation ...
Dollar firms after strong US jobs data, pushes yen through 160 levelThe dollar strengthened significantly, poised for over a 1% weekly gain following robust U.S. employment figures. Nonfarm payrolls exceeded...
War will end when fighting stops in Lebanon as well: IranIn another development, a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran hinges on US President Donald Trump's administration agreeing t...
Trump unveils $700 million coal support plan using emergency powersPresident Donald Trump is using emergency powers to boost the US coal industry. Nearly $700 million will fund upgrades to power plants and ...
First goes the Fed dot, then guidance - and then a hike?The Federal Reserve's interest rate forecasts, known as the dot plot, might be removed. This change could signal a shift in policy under th...
US Stock Market: Fed may need tighter policy as inflation risks persistDallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan indicates U.S. monetary policy might not be restrictive enough to meet the 2% inflation target...
US govt appeals judge's order for tariff refundsThe Trump administration is appealing a court order for refunds of global tariffs. These tariffs were previously invalidated by the Supreme...
US Stock Market: Powell defends Fed autonomy as political pressure reaches new highsFormer US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell strongly defended the central bank's independence. He warned that political interference coul...
Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schoolsJerome Powell, former Federal Reserve Chair, received an award for safeguarding the central bank's independence. He emphasized the crucial ...
Jerome Powell sounds alarm on Fed independence, says central bank faces 'stress test'Jerome Powell, former head of the US Federal Reserve, has spoken out against political interference in the central bank. He emphasized the ...
Raise it, regulators: A repo rate hike - 50 bps increase to 5.75 perhaps - will reduce CAD, incentivise capital flowsIndia's monetary policy committee faces a complex decision. Delayed economic growth data and an unknown US Federal Reserve policy create si...
Fed officials mull raising rates to curb growing inflation riskFederal Reserve officials signalled potential rate hikes if Middle East tensions drive a prolonged energy shock and keep inflation elevated...
Fed's Bowman says extended energy shock could drive shift in policy outlookShe said she was "optimistic" that once the war is over, supply disruptions will end and there will be a "temporary" impact on inflation an...
US Stock Market: Hawkish Fed voices grow louder amid energy-driven inflation surgeA growing split is seen among US Federal Reserve officials. Some policymakers warn that interest rates might need to increase again. This c...