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Stocks slide, dollar rises after Trump taps Warsh for Fed
Stocks fell and the dollar climbed after Trump named Kevin Warsh as Fed chair pick, while stronger inflation data rattled markets.
Dollar hits six-week high as jobless claims fall
The dollar climbed to a six-week high after U.S. jobless claims fell unexpectedly, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates on hold.
Wall Street wavers to start 2026 as Treasury yields rise
Wall Street traded unevenly to start 2026 as Treasury yields and the dollar rose, stocks looked to snap losses and investors weighed Fed policy and AI trends.
Dollar strengthens ahead of Fed minutes release
The dollar edged higher as investors await Fed minutes for clues on interest rate policy, despite the greenback’s steepest annual drop since 2017.
