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Wall Street ends mostly lower as Middle East conflict weighs on markets
Wall Street indexes closed mostly lower as investors reacted to escalating Middle East conflict and mixed signals from the U.S. administration on Iran.
Fed monitors rising inflation expectations amid oil price surge
Federal Reserve officials are closely watching rising inflation expectations as oil prices surge above $110 a barrel, challenging their 2% inflation target.
Fed seen cutting interest rates in June despite inflation risks
Economists expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in June despite war-driven inflation risks and higher oil prices, according to a Reuters poll.
US jobless claims rise slightly; rate steady
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise to 212,000 as unemployment rate seen steady at 4.3% in February amid stable labor market conditions.
Fed poised for rate cut as policymakers split on next steps
The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates this week, but deep divisions among policymakers and mixed economic signals make future rate cuts uncertain.
Federal Reserve cuts rates but signals caution ahead
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates again to support growth, but Chair Jerome Powell warned that future reductions are not guaranteed amid uncertainty.
Government shutdown halts next month’s inflation data
The ongoing government shutdown will likely delay the next U.S. inflation report, leaving the Federal Reserve and Wall Street without key economic data.
US stocks slip as Wall Street rally pauses after record highs
U.S. stocks pulled back as the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq slipped after record highs. Big Tech weighed on markets while gold surged past $3,800 per ounce.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rate, signals more ahead
The Federal Reserve cut its key rate to 4.1% in its first move this year, citing labor market risks, and projected two more cuts by the end of 2025.
US stocks slip from record highs ahead of Fed rate cut
U.S. stocks dipped from record highs as investors await the Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate cut, with focus on Jerome Powell’s outlook.
Fed weighs rate cuts amid inflation and political pressure
The Federal Reserve faces inflation, weak hiring, and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates by a quarter point.
Inflation rises as job market weakens ahead of Fed rate cut
U.S. inflation climbed in August while jobless claims surged, leaving the Federal Reserve in a tough position as it prepares to cut rates next week.
