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Today: March 13, 2025
Today: March 13, 2025

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Finally, a bounce on Wall Street. But for how long?

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets Investors breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday after U.S. inflation figures for February

Finally, a bounce on Wall Street. But for how long?
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Trump to nominate Bowman for Fed's top bank cop, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will nominate Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman as vice chair for supervision as early as Wednesday, a White House official said.

Trump to nominate Bowman for Fed's top bank cop, White House official says
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US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift prices

U.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September even as additional tariffs on steel and aluminum kicked in Wednesday that could send prices higher

US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift prices
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Cooler inflation paves way for Fed to resume rate cuts in June

Cooler inflation last month leaves the door open for the Federal Reserve to resume cutting interest rates by mid-year, but the central bank remains worried that U.S. tariff

Cooler inflation paves way for Fed to resume rate cuts in June
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US consumer inflation slows in February; tariffs expected to boost prices

U.S. consumer prices increased moderately in February as higher shelter costs were partially offset by cheaper airline fares, giving the Federal Reserve room to

US consumer inflation slows in February; tariffs expected to boost prices
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Instant View: Tamer Feb US CPI may not budge Fed, given tariff picture

U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in February, but the improvement is likely temporary against the backdrop of aggressive tariffs on imports that are expected to raise the

Instant View: Tamer Feb US CPI may not budge Fed, given tariff picture
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US recession risks dominate inflation concerns, push Treasury yield forecasts lower: Reuters poll

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US recession risks dominate inflation concerns, push Treasury yield forecasts lower: Reuters poll
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Fed to deliver rapid-fire rate cuts if economic downturn happens, traders bet

The Federal Reserve won't lower interest rates at its policy meeting next week, but could deliver the first of a set of rapid-fire reductions in borrowing costs in June if rising fears of

Fed to deliver rapid-fire rate cuts if economic downturn happens, traders bet
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Dollar weakens against the Japanese yen amid tariff worries

The U.S. dollar weakened against the yen on Monday as investors worried about a probable U.S. economic slowdown and a

Dollar weakens against the Japanese yen amid tariff worries
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NY Fed: Worry over outlook increases amid stable inflation expectations

By Michael S.

NY Fed: Worry over outlook increases amid stable inflation expectations
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Trump chaos pushes central banks into shadows

By Mike Dolan Morning Bid U.S.

Trump chaos pushes central banks into shadows
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Fed Chair Powell signals possible tweaks to 'dot plot' rate-path forecasts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday signaled potential changes for the Fed's closely watched "dot plot" interest-rate projections as part of a

Fed Chair Powell signals possible tweaks to 'dot plot' rate-path forecasts
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Fed should be careful, deliberate with interest rate policy, Daly says

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly on Friday called out the elevated uncertainties around the economic outlook, but said that with the economy solid and short-term

Fed should be careful, deliberate with interest rate policy, Daly says
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Wall St ends higher after Fed chief's comments, but posts big weekly loss

U.S. stocks finished higher on Friday, rebounding from early declines after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the

Wall St ends higher after Fed chief's comments, but posts big weekly loss
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Powell says Fed marking time to see economic impact of Trump policies

The U.S. central bank will be in no rush to cut interest rates while it waits for more clarity on how the policies of the new Trump administration affect the economy, Federal Reserve Chair

Powell says Fed marking time to see economic impact of Trump policies
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Fed's Kugler warns on uncertainty and tariff risks to economy

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said Friday it still remains challenging getting a handle on the impact of the Trump tariff regime, in a climate where these sorts of policies could

Fed's Kugler warns on uncertainty and tariff risks to economy
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Powell says tariffs could feed inflation, Fed must wait to determine the impact

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said it remains to be seen if the Trump administration's tariff plans will prove to be inflationary, mapping

Powell says tariffs could feed inflation, Fed must wait to determine the impact
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Fed Chair Powell says interest rates on hold with economic uncertainty widespread

Chair Jerome Powell says in written remarks that the Federal Reserve is likely to keep its key interest rate unchanged in the coming months as it waits for widespread “uncertainty” stemming from President Donald Trump’s policies to resolve

Fed Chair Powell says interest rates on hold with economic uncertainty widespread
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Morgan Stanley cuts US growth forecast for 2025 on tariff concerns

Morgan Stanley lowered its 2025 economic growth forecast for the United States on Friday, citing greater impact from tariffs and a still-tight labor market resulting in higher inflation.

Morgan Stanley cuts US growth forecast for 2025 on tariff concerns
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Fed's Kugler says rate policy likely on hold for some time

U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said on Friday that rising inflation risks argue for an extended period of steady central bank interest rate policy.

Fed's Kugler says rate policy likely on hold for some time
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Fed Chair Powell says he’s not worried about the economy amid Trump’s tariff chaos

Fed Chair Powell says he’s not worried about the economy amid Trump’s tariff chaos

Fed Chair Powell says he’s not worried about the economy amid Trump’s tariff chaos
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Fed's Williams: Data points to stable inflation expectations

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams: Data points to stable inflation expectations
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Fed expected to cut rates in June as jobs data raises potential red flags

The Federal Reserve will head into its March 18-19 policy meeting with the labor market strong overall but showing some potential early signs of weakening, a development that could put the

Fed expected to cut rates in June as jobs data raises potential red flags
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US dollar sags after weaker-than-expected jobs data, Fed's Powell comments

The U.S. dollar dropped to multi-month lows against the euro and yen and fell versus most currencies on Friday after data showed the labor market in

US dollar sags after weaker-than-expected jobs data, Fed's Powell comments