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Dollar Falls as Tariffs Spark Growth Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.13%. The dollar is under pressure due to President Trump’s announcement Wednesday evening of 25% tariffs on US auto imports, which may undercut US economic growth. The dollar also fell on today's dovish economic news, which showed that US Q4 personal...

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Stocks Roiled by Tariff Angst

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -1.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.83%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -1.21%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Hawkish Fed Commentary and Weak Stocks Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.37% and posted a 3-week high. Hawkish Fed commentary Wednesday pushed T-note yields higher and boosted the dollar. Chicago Fed President Goolsbee, Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari, and St. Louis Fed President Musalem all said that US trade policies could boost inflation and...

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Hopes rise for interest rate cut after inflation falls – but experts warn relief may be short-lived

The Bank of England have promised a “careful” approach to reducing the rate this year

The Independent UK

9 million student loan borrowers could see a 'significant' drop in their credit scores this year

"This would result in reduced credit limits, higher interest rates for new loans, and overall lower credit access," according to the Federal Reserve.

Fortune

Dollar Edges Lower on Waning US Consumer Confidence

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.10%. The dollar Tuesday fell from a 2-1/2 week high and posted modest losses. The dollar is also under pressure on reports that US reciprocal tariffs scheduled to be imposed on April 2 would be more targeted than widespread tariffs originally...

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Sleepwalking Into a Cashless Society

Central bank digital currencies would destroy any chance for financial privacy, but society is willingly moving in that direction.

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Dollar Climbs With T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.19% and posted a 2-week high. The dollar moved higher on Monday on signs of strength in the economy after the Mar S&P Global Services PMI index and Feb Chicago Fed national activity index rose more than expected. Also, higher T-note yields...

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Bank of England governor calls for co-operation amid tariff war

Andrew Bailey was speaking after the Bank voted to hold interest rates last week while policymakers assess the impact of US trade tariffs.

Evening Standard

What to Expect in the Rest of This Year's Housing Market

Most likely, mortgage rates will stay above 6%, and home prices will climb moderately. But that shouldn't dissuade buyers who are ready to make a move.

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US debt could explode above 200% of GDP in two decades if Trump's tax cuts become permanent, CBO says — putting it at unsustainable levels

"Macroeconomic feedback effects would further increase interest rates and, therefore, lead to even worse fiscal outcomes," the Peter G. Peterson Foundation warned.

Fortune

CEO of $30 billion homebuilding empire sees ‘weaker-for-longer’ housing market as consumer confidence plummets

“Mortgage interest rates have remained higher-for-longer, which has left the overall housing market weaker-for-longer,” Lennar chairman and co-CEO Stuart Miller said in an earnings call.

Fortune

Gold Prices May Hold a Surprise for Bullish Short-Term Traders

Gold traders closely monitor market conditions as economic uncertainty drives demand for the precious metal. Concerns over tariffs, inflation, and slowing economic growth have strengthened gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset. Additionally, with the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates steady at its recent meeting, the market is looking for four…

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Strong US Economic Reports Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.41% and posted a 1-1/2 week high. The dollar rose Thursday on concerns that US trade policies will keep inflation elevated and dissuade the Fed from lowering interest rates. The dollar added to its gains Thursday on signs of strength in the...

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Jerome Powell doubles down on a word that has haunted him, saying pain from tariffs would be ‘transitory’

The Fed’s slowness to catch the inflation surge that began during the pandemic has earned it scads of criticism. Is this time different?

Evening Standard

Why have interest rates not changed and what has it got to do with US tariffs?

The PA news agency looks at what the decision means and what the Bank of England expects to happen to the economy.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England in no hurry on interest rates – but cuts will come

Despite the decision to hold at 4.5%, businesses and households can take a confident view of the UK’s prospects

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Dollar Gains on Solid US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.52%. The dollar is climbing today on concerns that US trade policies will keep inflation elevated and dissuade the Fed from lowering interest rates. The dollar added to its gains on signs of strength in the US economy after weekly jobless...

The Independent UK

Bank of England holds interest rates amid concerns over inflation and Trump tariffs

Interest rate remains set at 4.5 per cent but there are still expectations of cuts this year

Evening Standard

UK interest rates held at 4.5% as Bank warns over US tariff uncertainty

Eight members of the Bank’s nine-person Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep rates on hold.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England says companies freezing hiring plans as it keeps interest rates on hold

Rate-setting committee also points to mounting global uncertainty as it pauses its cycle of reductions

Euronews

Fed rate pause: Bank forecasts slower US growth and higher inflation

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as expected but downgraded its economic outlook, citing slower growth and higher inflation due to Trump’s tariffs. Wall Street staged a relief rally after Fed Chair Jerome Powell downplayed inflation concerns.

Evening Standard

Lloyd's of London deliver "outstanding" profits of £9.6 billion despite disasters

Lloyd’s made up of an underwriting profit of £5.3 billion and an investment return of £4.9 billion boosted by higher interest rates.

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Stocks Plunge Before the Open After Fed-Fueled Rally, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.73%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are down -0.93% this morning, tracking losses in European equities after ECB President Christine Lagarde stated that U.S. tariffs heightened uncertainty over the economic outlook.

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