The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.59% this morning as investors analyze the release of key U.S. inflation data for clues on the health of the economy and the Federal Reserve’s rate path.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed confidence in the trajectory of the U.S. economy, citing key deflationary trends, tax policy changes, and incoming tax refunds for working Americans.

A once-obscure data-sharing deal between ADP and the Fed helped shape monetary policy for years—until it abruptly vanished.

While the market's attention has largely concentrated on major headlines such as the blistering technology ecosystem, the Federal Reserve's shifting stance on monetary policy deserves careful consideration. Last month, the central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, thus delivering a widely expected move that ended a…

There's no replacement for the government's might in collecting data from all corners of the economy.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.07% and just below Wednesday's 1-week high. The dollar garnered support from today's US existing home sales report, which showed sales rose to a 7-month high. Also, higher T-note yields today strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials. In addition, weakness in...

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.01%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.08% this morning as investors digest quarterly results from major companies, including Tesla and IBM, and await a new batch of corporate earnings reports.

U.S. stock futures were swinging on Thursday following Wednesday’s declines. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.

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