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Trump Says He Will 'Demand That Interest Rates Drop Immediately'

President Donald Trump took aim at the Federal Reserve and other global financial institutions in his virtual comments Thursday to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, calling for immediate cuts to interest rates

International Business Times

Dollar Pressured as S&P 500 Posts a Record High

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.14%. The dollar gave up early gains Thursday and turned lower after the S&P 500 rallied to a new record high, reducing liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar was also under pressure after US weekly jobless claims rose more than expected,...

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Economic Challenges Ahead Despite Promises Of Lower Interest Rates

Explore the impact of President Trump's economic policies on inflation, interest rates, and budget deficits in the current economic landscape.

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Trump threatens business leaders with tariffs and demands lower oil prices in World Economic Forum speech

President says he will demand lower oil prices from OPEC and lower interest rates from central banks globally

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Dollar Gains on Stock Weakness and Higher Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.11%. The dollar today is slightly higher as stock weakness has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher T-note yields today are supportive of the dollar. Gains in the dollar are limited after US weekly jobless claims rose more...

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Dollar Slightly Higher on Potential US Tariffs on China

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.09% after recovering from a 3-week low. The dollar recovered early losses after President Trump said that he is considering a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods in retaliation for the flow of fentanyl from the country. Also, dovish ECB comments Wednesday...

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Keep Trump, and Every Other President, Out of the Fed

If a central bank has to exist, it has to be independent.

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Dollar Recovers as Trump Threatens Tariffs on China

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.11%. The dollar today recovered from a 3-week low and is mildly higher. The dollar recovered early losses after President Trump said that he is considering a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods in retaliation for the flow of fentanyl from...

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Dollar Slumps on Reduced US Tariff Threats and Lower Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -1.20%. The dollar fell sharply Tuesday after President Trump refrained from imposing new tariffs on Asian and European goods on his first day in office, which eases inflation concerns and may allow the Fed to keep cutting interest rates. Also, Tuesday’s decline...

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3 Stealth Value Plays in the Consumer Discretionary Sector

The consumer discretionary sector offers value due to resilient spending, robust economic growth, falling interest rates, rising wages, and favorable government policies supporting long-term prospects. Therefore, investors might consider consumer discretionary stocks like LKQ (LKQ), Mohawk Industries (MHK), and BorgWarner (BWA) as stealth value plays. Keep reading.

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Dollar Falls as Trump Tariff Threats Recede

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.89%. The dollar is under pressure today after President Trump refrained from imposing new tariffs on Asian and European goods on his first day in office. Also, today’s decline in T-note yields weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and weighed on...

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UK pay growth rises despite firms cutting jobs after budget

Labour market figures add to dilemma for Bank of England as it considers interest rate cuts

Kiplinger

2025 Stocks Forecast: What Stock Pros Expect This Year

The jury's out on the 2025 stocks forecast: will investors enjoy higher interest rates that dampen the market, or another year of double-digit returns?

The Guardian - UK

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast and takes swipe at Trump plans

UK economy predicted to grow by 1.6% this year as fund warns of potentially destabilising effect of Trump policy

Kiplinger

Can You Get a Mortgage In Retirement? And Should You?

With interest rates still stubbornly high and home prices elevated, here’s how a retiree living on a fixed income can land a decent mortgage.

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Dollar Fades on Dovish Remarks from Fed Governor Waller

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.09%. The dollar on Thursday gave up an early advance and turned lower, based on dovish comments from Fed Governor Waller, who said if inflation moves lower, there may be more Fed rate cuts this year than the market anticipates. Thursday's US...

Reason

The Way Out of Our Inflation Mess

For all the excitement about the incoming administration and a return to the 2019 economy, market stability rests on the precarious assumption that the government will eventually put its fiscal house in order.

The Independent UK

World Bank says the global is economy is growing steadily, but not fast enough to help ease poverty

The world economy is growing steadily in the face of global conflict, protectionist trade policies and high interest rates

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US Housing Market Faces Affordability Crisis And Shortage

Scott Bessent sheds light on the US housing affordability crisis, citing high prices, interest rates, and a housing shortage.

International Business Times

US Could Cut Interest Rates 3 Or 4 Times This Year: Fed Official

The US Federal Reserve could cut rates three or four times this year if inflation data cooperates, with a first cut possible before July, a senior bank official said Thursday.

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Dollar Turns Lower on Dovish Fed Governor Waller

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.09%. The dollar today gave up an early advance and turned lower on dovish comments from Fed Governor Waller, who said if inflation moves lower, there may be more Fed rate cuts this year than the market anticipates. Today's US economic...

The Independent UK

Why are interest rates rising when the Fed has been cutting them?

The yield on the 10-year Treasury has recently soared toward its highest level since 2023, injecting nervousness into the U.S. stock market that's knocked indexes from their records

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