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US stocks today: S&P 500 recovers half of Friday’s loss as Wayfair jumps 12%, Tyson gains 3.8%

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US stocks rebounded strongly on Monday, recovering from last week’s losses driven by tariff concerns and weak job data. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq ...

‘Costing our country trillions of dollars’: Donald Trump calls Jerome Powell ‘too stupid’ after rate decision; central bank holds rates steady for fifth straight time

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President Trump has sharply criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, deeming him unfit for his role due to perceived incompetence and political bias, following the ...

More rate cuts ahead? What finance ministry’s latest report hints, inflation dips below RBI’s 4% target

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The finance ministry suggests the RBI has scope for further interest rate cuts, as inflation remains below the 4% target, reaching a six-year low of ...

‘Q1 nos, US Fed rate call to guide mkts’

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Riding the Economic Wave: Navigating India’s Q1 Numbers and the Fed’s Next Move The first quarter numbers are in, painting a fascinating, albeit complex, picture ...

‘I’d love him to lower interest rates’: Donald Trump grills Powell to cut rates; spars over Fed renovation costs in rare headquarter visit

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Donald Trump confronted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a visit to the Fed’s headquarters, criticizing renovation cost overruns and reiterating his demand for lower ...

Fed policy tensions: Donald Trump says he’s ‘not talking about’ firing Jerome Powell but calls him ‘lousy’; hints at change in 2026

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President Trump has expressed his dissatisfaction with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s performance, describing it as “lousy.” While dismissing immediate plans for Powell’s removal, Trump ...

US market today: Stocks edge toward record highs after wholesale inflation data; strong bank earnings and tariff reprieve lift investors mood

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US stock indices experienced gains on Wednesday following a promising wholesale inflation report, fueling anticipation that the Federal Reserve might consider resuming interest rate cuts ...

Housing squeeze: 30-year US mortgage rate rises to 6.72%; 5-week easing streak ends as borrowing costs inch up

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US long-term mortgage rates experienced a slight increase this week, reversing a five-week trend of declining borrowing costs, with the 30-year fixed rate rising to ...

US Fed policy outlook: Fed chair Jerome Powell says central bank must remain ‘non-political’ as Donald Trump pressure mounts, rate cut still not ruled out

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Jerome Powell highlights the importance of the Federal Reserve’s independence. This comes as Donald Trump pushes for interest rate cuts. Powell says the Fed is ...

Gold rate outlook: Gold prices likely to stay under pressure as investors eye key US macro data, say analysts

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Gold prices are projected to remain subdued as investors await crucial US macroeconomic data for signals on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate stance. Improving risk ...