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A delayed rate cut could put President Trump on a "collision course” with the Federal Reserve, warned economist Nouriel Roubini.

Hot inflation puts Trump and the Fed on a 'collision course': Veteran economist

A delayed rate cut could put President Trump on a "collision course” with the Federal Reserve, warned economist Nouriel Roubini.
Yahoo Finance 1 hour ago
Rising dollar pressures earnings as companies from Amazon to McDonald's signal more pain ahead

Rising dollar pressures earnings as companies from Amazon to McDonald's signal more pain ahead

The US dollar has surged over the past six months — and its rapid rise has impacted corporate earnings season.
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Stocks near record highs as investors await Fed minutes, manufacturing update: What to know this week

Stocks near record highs as investors await Fed minutes, manufacturing update: What to know this week

The stock market rally is broadening out while the S&P 500 approaches fresh records as a quieter week of economic data awaits investors.
Yahoo Finance 3 hours ago
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Trump Administration Approves Texas Deepwater Oil Export Project

Trump Administration Approves Texas Deepwater Oil Export Project

(Bloomberg) -- The Trump administration has approved a Texas port capable of shipping 1 million barrels of oil a day proposed by Sentinel Midstream LLC.Most Read from BloombergProgressive Portland Plots a ComebackWhy American Mobility Ground to a HaltA Filmmaker’s Surreal Journey Into His Own Private WinnipegHow to Build a Neurodiverse CitySpaceX Bid to Turn Texas Starbase Into City Is Set for Vote in MayThe project, first proposed in 2019 and known as the Texas GulfLink Deepwater Port, had been
Bloomberg 21 hours ago
‘Gulf of America’ Embraced by Oil Companies

‘Gulf of America’ Embraced by Oil Companies

Companies with much to lose, and gain, from the Trump administration are honoring the president’s rebranding of the Gulf of Mexico.
The Wall Street Journal 22 hours ago
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Rising dollar pressures earnings as companies from Amazon to McDonald's signal more pain ahead

Rising dollar pressures earnings as companies from Amazon to McDonald's signal more pain ahead

The US dollar has surged over the past six months — and its rapid rise has impacted corporate earnings season.
Retail sales see biggest drop in a year to start 2025

Retail sales see biggest drop in a year to start 2025

Retail sales declined more than expected in January after several strong months of gains to end 2024.
Why egg-flation could end up being a headache for the Fed: Morning Brief

Why egg-flation could end up being a headache for the Fed: Morning Brief

Egg prices are both universal and easy to dismiss, as they're not used in "core" inflation. But they're important, almost psychologically, for consumers and the Fed.
CPI report: January inflation data complicates Fed plans as soaring egg, energy costs push consumer prices higher

CPI report: January inflation data complicates Fed plans as soaring egg, energy costs push consumer prices higher

January's Consumer Price Index will serve as the latest test of whether inflation pressures have eased further.
Used car prices jump most since May 2023 and could push higher as inventory shrinks

Used car prices jump most since May 2023 and could push higher as inventory shrinks

New and used car prices were mixed to start the year in January’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading, but used prices continued trending higher, with January’s jump the largest since May 2023.
The US labor market isn't putting pressure on the Fed's plans to cut interest rates in 2025

The US labor market isn't putting pressure on the Fed's plans to cut interest rates in 2025

A strong January jobs report has investors believing the Federal Reserve likely won't be cutting interest rates in the near future.
Goolsbee says Fed 'may be on hold' for now but sees rates going lower in next 12-18 months

Goolsbee says Fed 'may be on hold' for now but sees rates going lower in next 12-18 months

Chicago Federal Reserve president Austan Goolsbee told Yahoo Finance Friday that the central bank 'may be on hold' for now, but he still sees interest rates moving lower over the 'next 12-18 months.'
Inflation fears rise to highest since Nov. 2023 as consumer sentiment hits 7-month low

Inflation fears rise to highest since Nov. 2023 as consumer sentiment hits 7-month low

The latest University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey showed more Americans are anxious about the inflation outlook.
January jobs report: Unemployment rate falls to 4%, wages rise more than forecast as US labor market remains resilient to start 2025

January jobs report: Unemployment rate falls to 4%, wages rise more than forecast as US labor market remains resilient to start 2025

The January jobs report comes as investors are closely watching for any clues about whether or not the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2025.
Americans looking for work haven't had it this hard in almost 3 years

Americans looking for work haven't had it this hard in almost 3 years

New data from the Labor Department showed the amount of Americans filing for continued unemployment benefits remains near its highest level in three years.
This week in Trumponomics: Somebody else's inflation

This week in Trumponomics: Somebody else's inflation

Trump says a recent uptick in inflation is Biden's fault. Voters won't buy that forever.
Yahoo Finance yesterday
Charting the Global Economy: US Inflation Picks Up Ahead of Tariffs

Charting the Global Economy: US Inflation Picks Up Ahead of Tariffs

(Bloomberg) -- US inflation picked up broadly at the start of the year, further diminishing chances the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates anytime soon. Most Read from BloombergProgressive Portland Plots a ComebackWhy American Mobility Ground to a HaltA Filmmaker’s Surreal Journey Into His Own Private WinnipegHow to Build a Neurodiverse CitySpaceX Bid to Turn Texas Starbase Into City Is Set for Vote in MayThe consumer price index increased by the most since August 2023, led by a range of ho
Bloomberg yesterday
Bonds Rally as Weak Retail Sales Bolster Fed Bets: Markets Wrap

Bonds Rally as Weak Retail Sales Bolster Fed Bets: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) -- The bond market ended the week with solid gains as a soft reading on retail sales revived bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts.Most Read from BloombergProgressive Portland Plots a ComebackWhy American Mobility Ground to a HaltA Filmmaker’s Surreal Journey Into His Own Private WinnipegHow to Build a Neurodiverse CitySpaceX Bid to Turn Texas Starbase Into City Is Set for Vote in MayA rally in Treasuries pushed the 10-year yield below 4.5%, with the bond notching its fifth straight week
Bloomberg yesterday
Fed's Logan calls for caution on rate cuts, even if inflation cools

Fed's Logan calls for caution on rate cuts, even if inflation cools

Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Lorie Logan on Friday reiterated her view that even if inflation nears the Fed's 2% goal in coming months, the U.S. central bank should not necessarily reduce short-term borrowing costs in response. "I think there's a real question about how restrictive monetary policy is right now," Logan said at a banking conference hosted by Southern Methodist University in Palm Desert, California. And, Logan signaled, it remained far from clear if inflation will indeed cool in the near term, noting a pattern in recent years of higher inflation at the start of the year, when companies typically tend to implement price increases.
Reuters yesterday
Fed, Treasury Questioned by Democrats Over Trump’s DEI Order

Fed, Treasury Questioned by Democrats Over Trump’s DEI Order

(Bloomberg) -- A group of House Democrats questioned Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about actions they may have taken in response to President Donald Trump’s recent executive order ending diversity programs.Most Read from BloombergProgressive Portland Plots a ComebackWhy American Mobility Ground to a HaltA Filmmaker’s Surreal Journey Into His Own Private WinnipegHow to Build a Neurodiverse CitySpaceX Bid to Turn Texas Starbase Into City Is Set for Vote i
Bloomberg yesterday
Lower Inflation Wouldn’t Assure Rate Cuts, Fed’s Logan Says

Lower Inflation Wouldn’t Assure Rate Cuts, Fed’s Logan Says

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan urged policymakers to remain cautious in the coming months, reiterating lower inflation wouldn’t necessarily prompt further interest-rate reductions. Most Read from BloombergProgressive Portland Plots a ComebackWhy American Mobility Ground to a HaltA Filmmaker’s Surreal Journey Into His Own Private WinnipegHow to Build a Neurodiverse CitySpaceX Bid to Turn Texas Starbase Into City Is Set for Vote in May“Even if we do get better
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