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Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures

Chair Jerome Powell says the Federal Reserve will likely cut its key interest rate slowly and deliberately in the coming months, in part because inflation has shown signs of persistence and the Fed’s officials want to see where it heads next

The Independent UK

Stock market momentum: Can it continue?

Economists warn that Trump's proposed tariffs and mass deportations could affect inflation rates

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UK’s FTSE 100 treads water and pound weakens as US inflation edges higher

The FTSE 100 was declining during the day but managed to gain 4.56 points late in the afternoon to close at 8,030.33.

Evening Standard

US inflation rises to 2.6% in October; Post Office closures put 2,000 jobs at risk – as it happened

Inflation figures closely watched by US Federal Reserve; core inflation holds steady at 3.3%

The Guardian - UK

Musk supports radical change in who controls America’s supply of money

Donald Trump has since appointed Musk as co-chair of the new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’

The Independent UK

Growing Speculation Surrounding The Future Of The Federal Reserve

Debate over potential changes to the Federal Reserve under Trump administration and concerns about political influence.

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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline, shrugging off Wall Street's overnight rally

Asian shares are trading mostly lower, despite a rally on Wall Street in stocks seen as benefiting the most from Donald Trump’s reelection as president

The Independent UK

Jerome Powell was prepared to fight for his job in court when Trump mulled firing the Fed chief in 2018, report says

Trump weighed ousting Powell in 2018, but the Fed chief told then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that he would fight his removal, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Fortune

Elon Musk backs call to '#EndTheFed' after Jerome Powell says he won't resign early

On Thursday, Powell was asked if he would resign if President-elect Donald Trump demanded it, and Powell simply replied “no.”

Fortune

The right-wing organization in Trump’s ear replacing the Heritage Foundation and Project 2025

Implementing loyalists to executive branch positions, forcing local and state law enforcement agencies to comply with mass deportation and taking a confrontational approach to relations with China are all policies promoted by the America First Policy Institute, a right-wing think tank with influence over Donald Trump. Ariana Baio breaks it…

The Independent UK

From higher tariffs to lower taxes, will Donald Trump’s economic plan pay off?

There is a strong chance of the president-elect’s radical strategy going wrong, with a high risk of rising prices, inflation and interest ratesBusiness live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK

Stock Index Futures Muted After Fed’s Rate Cut

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.10%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.13% this morning as investors took a breather at the end of an eventful week that saw Donald Trump reclaim the U.S. presidency and the Federal Reserve cut rates.

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Trump has threatened to fire the chair of the US Federal Reserve. That could be bad news for inflation

US President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to fire the chair of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell.

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The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after US Fed cuts interest rates

Asian shares have advanced after most U.S. stocks rose as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again to ease pressure on the economy

International Business Times

Asian Markets Extend Rally After Fed Cut

Asian equities extended gains Friday, tracking another Wall Street record after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and on the prospect of market-friendly policies from a Trump administration.

International Business Times

Jerome Powell Insists Trump Victory Won't Impact Fed's Decision-making

According to Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, Donald Trump's election victory will not effect monetary policy actions.

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Pause as Investors Assess Fed Policy

The Federal Reserve met expectations with a quarter-point rate cut.

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Fed Chair Powell Addresses Inflation Concerns

Learn about the impact of high inflation on Americans and the Federal Reserve's efforts to address the situation.

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Fed Cuts Rates Again: What the Experts Are Saying

The central bank continued to ease, but a new administration in Washington clouds the outlook for future policy moves.

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Federal Reserve Chair Powell Refuses To Resign Despite Clashes

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell asserts independence from political influence and refusal to resign at President Trump's request.

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Federal Reserve Cautious Despite Positive Economic Data

Federal Reserve Chair Powell remains cautious despite positive economic data, emphasizing the need for vigilance in monetary policy adjustments.

The Independent UK

Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week

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Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates After US Election

Learn about the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates and its impact on the economy and consumers.

The Guardian - US

Fed chair says he will not resign even if pressured by Trump as interest rate cut

Trump has been a persistent critic of the Fed, which lowered rates for the second time in a row as inflation continues to ease

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