Tag: Fed
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From the AI bubble to Fed fears: the global economic outlook for 2026
2026: A year of cautious optimism amid AI hype Markets are pricing in a steady path of growth for 2026, even as investors weigh the risks posed by an inflated AI sector and potential shifts in U.S. monetary policy. The AI bubble narrative has dominated headlines, yet most strategists expect global stock indices to extend…
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Trump Says He’d Love to Fire Jerome Powell — Latest Fed Attack
Trump Targets Jerome Powell in Another Fed Criticism Former President Donald Trump escalated his ongoing feud with the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, during a press conference on Monday by labeling Powell a “fool” and hinting that he would like to remove him from his role. The exchange adds to a growing pattern of partisan…
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Stock Market Friday: 5 Things to Know Before Open
Overview As the week winds toward a close, investors keep a careful eye on futures, corporate earnings, and key economic updates. Here are five essential things to know before the Stock Market opens on Friday, helping you assess risk, position your portfolio, and plan for the trading session ahead. 1) Futures point to a cautious,…
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What to Expect in Markets This Week: Jobs, Inflation, and Key Earnings
Overview: A Busy Week on the Economic Calendar Markets are shifting from a data drought to a deluge. As government calendars reopen, investors anticipate a flurry of important releases that could steer sentiment and asset pricing. The upcoming week features fresh jobs data, inflation readouts, and high-profile corporate results from Micron, Nike, and FedEx. For…
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Wednesday’s Big Stock Stories: What’s Likely to Move the Market in the Next Trading Session
What to watch for Wednesday Wednesday’s stock session is shaping up as a critical moment for investors aiming to gauge the next moves in major indices. After a flurry of earnings reports, economic updates, and policy signals, traders are setting up for a day that could define the tone heading into the end of the…
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James Fishback’s Fed Ambition: Seeking a Role Amid Trump’s Fed Clash and Investments From Trump World
Overview: A Hidden Drive Behind the Policy Tug-of-war As President Donald Trump clashed with the Federal Reserve over policy direction, a lesser-known but increasingly discussed figure emerged in the orbit of power: James Fishback. Reports indicate that, in August, amid the audacious swirl of advisers and insiders weighing a Florida governor pick for Trump, Fishback…
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Trump Says He’d ‘Love to Fire’ Powell, Renewing Attacks on Fed Chair
Trump Intensifies Criticism of the Federal Reserve In a new volley of remarks on the economy, former President Donald Trump reiterated his stance against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying he would “love to fire” Powell and calling for changes in how the central bank manages interest rates. The comments, made amid broader talk about…
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Trump Says He’d ‘Love to Fire’ Powell, Rekindling Attacks on the Fed Chair
Trump renews his confrontation with Fed Chair Jerome Powell In a moment that drew sharp attention from political observers and financial markets alike, former President Donald Trump openly stated that he would “love to fire” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The remarks, delivered amid a broader critique of the central bank’s leadership, signal a continued…
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Donald Trump, the Fed, and the Fallout: Minutes Hint at a Blurred Policy Path
Introduction: A Divided Fed on the Edge The minutes from the US Federal Reserve Board’s October meeting lay out a portrait of a central bank at a crossroads. As Jerome Powell approaches the end of his consensus-driven eight-year term, the document highlights a shift from a unified front to a more fractured horizon. The sense…
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Markets in a Downward Spiral: The Fed, Tariffs, and AI Fuel the Rout
The Triple Pressure Hitting Markets Global markets are in a fraught moment, with equities and cryptocurrencies retreating as three dominant forces push prices lower: the Federal Reserve’s policy stance, geopolitical tariff tensions, and the relentless flood of capital into artificial intelligence. While each factor has its own story, together they create a potent wind against…