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Chuck Mikolajczak

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Wall Street ends lower on tariff worry as Fed decision eyed

U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday to snap a two-session streak of gains, as investors exercised caution ahead of a monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve

Wall Street ends lower on tariff worry as Fed decision eyed
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US stocks rally as investors weigh economic data, Trump policies

U.S. stocks gained for a second straight session on Monday as investors sought bargains after the Nasdaq and S&P 500's four-week tumble and assessed the latest

US stocks rally as investors weigh economic data, Trump policies
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Stocks fall, adding to biggest selloff in months on economic fears

U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday, adding to the biggest selloff in months, as investors worried about the impact of the latest tariff threats on the global economy.

Stocks fall, adding to biggest selloff in months on economic fears
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Euro falls to more than two-week low after Trump, Zelenskiy meeting

The euro dropped on Friday, after a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S.

Euro falls to more than two-week low after Trump, Zelenskiy meeting
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Dollar jumps as Trump tariffs loom

The dollar jumped on Thursday and was poised for its biggest daily percentage gain in more than two months as U.S.

Dollar jumps as Trump tariffs loom
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Dollar falls after soft consumer confidence as economic concerns drag

The dollar retreated on Tuesday, extending declines after a soft reading on U.S. consumer confidence and a drop in U.S. yields weighed, while optimism for

Dollar falls after soft consumer confidence as economic concerns drag
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Euro retreats from highs as German coalition talks eyed, dollar dips

The euro eased off highs from a brief rally on Monday as the focus shifted from the election victory of Germany's conservatives to how quickly a coalition

Euro retreats from highs as German coalition talks eyed, dollar dips
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Stocks edge up, yields fall as US data, tariff risk gauged

A benchmark of global stocks hit a record on Friday while U.S.

Stocks edge up, yields fall as US data, tariff risk gauged
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Stocks tumble, dollar rallies as US inflation heats up

U.S. stock futures tumbled and the dollar rose on Wednesday after data showed consumer inflation picked up more than expected in January, underscoring Federal

Stocks tumble, dollar rallies as US inflation heats up
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Trump's trade war salvo heightens market turbulence

Financial markets that had banked on avoiding trade wars are recalibrating the possibility of

Trump's trade war salvo heightens market turbulence
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Dollar flat as market awaits tariff direction, central bank decisions

The dollar was little changed on Wednesday after earlier dipping to a new two-week low, as investors continued to await concrete announcements about U.S.

Dollar flat as market awaits tariff direction, central bank decisions
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Dollar flat in choppy trading as investors await tariff certainty

The U.S. dollar alternated between gains and losses on Tuesday in a choppy session, as markets grappled with uncertainty surrounding any tariffs President

Dollar flat in choppy trading as investors await tariff certainty
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Stocks rally to close out strong week, await Trump policies

U.S. stocks rallied on Friday to close out a strong week on optimism over the health of the economy and path of interest rates as investors braced for a slew

Stocks rally to close out strong week, await Trump policies
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Fed's Powell: Strong economy may still require rate increases - Reuters News

The U.S. economy's strength and continued tight labor markets could warrant further Federal Reserve interest rate increases, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on

Fed's Powell: Strong economy may still require rate increases - Reuters News
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Wall St extends winning streak; eyes Fed speakers, Treasury auctions

U.S. stocks closed slightly higher on Monday as investors awaited guidance from a host of Federal Reserve policymakers later in the week on the central bank's policy

Wall St extends winning streak; eyes Fed speakers, Treasury auctions
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S&P 500, Nasdaq barely extend win streaks as investors eye yields, Fed comments

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq eked out small gains on Wednesday to extend their recent winning streaks as investors weighed Federal Reserve officials' recent comments for

S&P 500, Nasdaq barely extend win streaks as investors eye yields, Fed comments
Economy|Finance|US

Dollar falls to two-month low on Fed view, yen strengthens

The dollar index fell to its lowest in more than two months on Monday, extending a slide from the prior week as investors held to the belief that the U.S.

Dollar falls to two-month low on Fed view, yen strengthens
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Stocks rise as megacaps lead; inflation data, earnings eyed

U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, building steam on strength in megacaps, but gains were limited ahead of inflation reports and major bank earnings later in the

Stocks rise as megacaps lead; inflation data, earnings eyed
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S&P 500, Dow close slightly up; Nvidia gains after the bell

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones industrials eked out small gains on Wednesday, while the Nasdaq closed lower for a third straight session as investors awaited the

S&P 500, Dow close slightly up; Nvidia gains after the bell
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Stocks jump, yields drop as Fed cut hopes bloom

A gauge of global stocks rallied while Treasury yields fell on Friday after a U.S. payrolls report was softer than anticipated, easing concerns the Federal

Stocks jump, yields drop as Fed cut hopes bloom
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Stocks end near flat as investors assess earnings, data

U.S. stocks closed near the unchanged mark on Thursday, as investors sifted through the latest corporate earnings, while economic data and comments from

Stocks end near flat as investors assess earnings, data
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Nasdaq, S&P tumble as Netflix, chip stocks drag; AmEx boosts Dow

The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 ended lower on Friday as Netflix shares weighed, but American Express kept the Dow afloat after quarterly earnings from both

Nasdaq, S&P tumble as Netflix, chip stocks drag; AmEx boosts Dow
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Stocks, dollar decline after Fed holds rates steady

A gauge of global stocks fell on Wednesday while the dollar weakened against a basket of peers after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged and

Stocks, dollar decline after Fed holds rates steady
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Stocks jump after Fed, US data; yen strengthens

A gauge of global stocks climbed on Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated it was leaning toward a dovish stance, while the dollar retreated against the

Stocks jump after Fed, US data; yen strengthens
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US dollar rises as yen weakness resumes

The U.S. dollar rose against most currencies on Tuesday, steadily gaining ground throughout the day as investors digested the latest comments from Federal

US dollar rises as yen weakness resumes

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