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Wall Street falls amid Middle East tensions and rising interest rates
Wall Street indexes declined due to concerns over Middle East conflict and rising U.S. interest rates, with energy prices surging and private credit pressures resurfacing.
Wall Street ends sharply lower; Middle East turmoil fans inflation fear
Wall Street ended sharply lower amid ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, fueling inflation fears and expectations of higher interest rates through 2026.
Fed leaves rates unchanged, sticks with single cut in 2026 despite higher inflation
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, forecasting a single rate cut in 2026 despite higher inflation driven by Middle East tensions and oil price spikes.
Warsh’s room to move at the Fed may narrow in a war-clouded outlook
Kevin Warsh's potential to ease Fed monetary policy is limited by rising oil prices and inflation risks amid the Iran conflict, delaying expected rate cuts.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected
Weekly U.S. jobless claims rose more than expected, likely driven by snowstorms, while the labor market remained stable.
US Senator Scott, facing block on Fed chair nominee, says Powell is not a criminal
Sen. Tim Scott said Fed Chair Jerome Powell did not break the law, pushing back on a DOJ probe tied to Fed testimony.
Trump calls rate questions on Fed nominee Warsh inappropriate, confident on cuts
Trump said it would be inappropriate to press Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh on rate cuts but said he favors lower borrowing costs.
Trump picks former Fed official Warsh to run Fed
Trump nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell, raising questions about Fed independence and rates.
