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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 […]





















