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People line up outside a Kentucky Career Center hoping to find assistance with their unemployment claim in Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. June 18, 2020. REUTERS/Bryan Woolston
Feb 23, 2026

Fed’s Waller: January jobs data an upside surprise, if it continues a policy pause may be appropriate

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller considers pausing interest rate hikes if February jobs data confirms stronger labor market after January's upside surprise.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 18, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Feb 19, 2026

Wall Street ends down as Nvidia slides and private-equity stocks sink

Wall Street closed lower on February 19, with private equity stocks dropping after Blue Owl Capital's asset sale and tech stocks like Apple and Nvidia sliding.

U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 10, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Feb 19, 2026

Dollar advances after data implies stable labor market

The US dollar strengthened following labor data showing a stable market, supporting the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates near term.

Workers weld at a factory floor in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., March 26, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Feb 18, 2026

US manufacturing output rises 0.6% in January, largest gain in 11 months

US manufacturing output rose 0.6% in January 2026, marking the largest gain in 11 months amid tariff and interest rate pressures, the Federal Reserve reports.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, Feb. 11, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Feb 13, 2026

S&P 500 ends up slightly as tech dips, inflation cools

U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in January, prompting traders to slightly raise the chance of a 25 basis point interest-rate cut in June.

An eagle tops the U.S. Federal Reserve building's facade, as U.S. President Donald Trump said he was firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged improprieties in obtaining mortgage loans, in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 26, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Feb 13, 2026

US rate futures rise on softer January inflation boosting June Fed cut bets

US rate futures increased their odds of Federal Reserve rate cuts in June after January inflation data showed a smaller rise than expected.

Options trader Steven Rodriguez, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Feb 12, 2026

US stocks fall as tech slides and treasury yields drop ahead of inflation data

U.S. stocks declined sharply led by tech sector losses and falling Treasury yields, as investors await key inflation data and assess Federal Reserve policy.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Feb 11, 2026

Wall Street closes mixed after strong US jobs report shifts Fed rate cut outlook

Wall Street ended mixed following a stronger-than-expected US jobs report that tempered expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The Dow and Nasdaq fell slightly while the S&P 500 was flat.

Cranes loom over the construction site of the Federal Reserve headquarters amid renovations of the building, in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Feb 11, 2026

US Federal Reserve reviews flagged bank oversight issues under new standards

The US Federal Reserve is reviewing previously flagged bank shortcomings to align with new supervision standards focused on material financial risks under Vice Chair Michelle Bowman.

View of the facade as construction continues on the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 17, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo
Feb 11, 2026

US economists predict Fed rate hold through May, June cut under Warsh

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady through May, with economists forecasting a cut in June under new chair Kevin Warsh, who may adopt looser policy.

US job growth rises in January as unemployment falls to 4.3 percent
Feb 11, 2026

US job growth rises in January as unemployment falls to 4.3 percent

U.S. job growth accelerated in January with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 130,000 and unemployment rate dropping to 4.3%, indicating labor market stability.

FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange January 20, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Feb 10, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq dip with economic data, earnings in focus

Feb 10 (Reuters) – The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed lower on Tuesday as investors digested disappointing retail sales figures and waited for a key labor market report. The S&P 500 communication services sector was weighed down by Alphabet shares after Google’s parent said it sold bonds worth $20 billion. The announcement came as […]

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