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Trump renews bid to fire Federal Reserve governor

Donald Trump is renewing his efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook after the US Supreme Court previously blocked him from dismissing her.

3 minutes ago - Skynews

Trump is trying to fire Lisa Cook again. He still wants to stack the Fed with allies.

Two months after he was blocked by the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump has resumed his effort to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook as part of an effort to stack the central bank's board wi...

12 minutes ago - Market Watch

Some of the urgency is gone for a Fed rate hike in September after the soft jobs report

The chances of a hike remain, with upcoming inflation reports a key focus for Fed officials.

23 minutes ago - Market Watch

Everyone Got the Jobs Number Wrong. Why It Won't Be the Last Time.

Of the roughly 75 economists who submitted July payroll estimates to Bloomberg, not a single one forecast that the U.S. would lose jobs last month. But that is exactly what happened.

41 minutes ago - Barrons

The US economy missed its monthly jobs target by a massive margin

Did the US economy just hit a wall? The July jobs report shocked the market, showing an unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs—missing estimates by a massive margin.

58 minutes ago - Yahoo Finance

“The Fundamentals Are Still Strong” — Biggest Market Opportunities Right Now

Tiffany McGhee highlights the areas of the market with meaningful upside and explains how investors can position for the next phase of this broadening market.

1 hour ago - The Street

Why are Gold and Silver Up Today, 8/7/26?

Both gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD) are rallying on Friday as the uptrend for the precious metals continues. Falling rate hike odds are supporting both gold and silver. When interest…

1 hour ago - TipRanks

Hiking interest rates will not open the Strait of Hormuz, panelist says

'The Big Money Show' panel and guest Codie Sanchez break down the July jobs report showing a loss of 23,000 as well as analyze the market implications and Fed rate cut expectations.

1 hour ago - Fox Business

SHOP, LULU, QSR: Canada’s Economy Added a Better-than-Expected 75,000 Jobs in July

Canada’s job market is moving in the opposite direction from the U.S.

1 hour ago - TipRanks

Trump considering renewing push to fire Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve Board

President Donald Trump is signaling that he may move forward with his attempt to fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations.

2 hours ago - Fox Business

Trump revives effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook

President Donald Trump is “considering” firing Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook, the White House said. Trump first tried to fire Cook last year on mortgage fraud allegations, but Cook denied t...

2 hours ago - CNBC

23,000 U.S. jobs were lost in July as labor report also shows dip in unemployment

U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% only because Americans lef...

2 hours ago - Fast Company

Private-Equity Firms Eager for Exits Pounce on Hot IPO Market

More firms are taking companies public, as sluggish dealmaking has made it hard to find buyers.

2 hours ago - WSJ

Labor Market Shifts Into Reverse as Employers Balk at Hiring

A spring surge rapidly faded as the summer brought higher prices and more uncertainty for businesses, even as they avoided layoffs.

2 hours ago - NYTimes

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Edges Higher after Jobs Report Eases Rate Hike Odds

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading higher on Friday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published July’s jobs report. During the month, nonfarm payrolls decreased by 23,000, well below the…

3 hours ago - TipRanks

Trump teased an Iran deal that didn't come, but markets soared. Here's why it keeps happening

The Trump administration projected confidence this week that the U.S. could soon strike a deal with Iran, driving down oil prices and sending stocks soaring. But no deal was announced by the day it wa...

3 hours ago - CNBC

Here are three key takeaways from the disappointing July jobs report

Nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in July, but so did the unemployment rate, leaving investors with mixed signals.

3 hours ago - CNBC

The Big Picture: Jobs Report Eases Rate Hike Fears; Earnings Bar Remains High

Joe Mazzola from @CharlesSchwab discusses the market's positive reaction to the July jobs report, as weaker hiring and wage growth reduce the likelihood of a September Fed rate hike. He says the data ...

3 hours ago - Schwab Network

US Employers Cut Jobs, Unemployment Rate Falls

Nonfarm payrolls decreased 23,000 last month following a combined 103,000 downward revision to the May and June figures, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday. The unemployment rate fell to 4....

4 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Trump and Fed Chair Warsh Talk 'All the Time,' Hassett Says

President Trump and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh talk about the economy “all the time,” National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Hassett says he's sure Trump is not...

4 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

U.S. inflation data for July will be firmly in focus after recent weak jobs data brought the need for an interest-rate rise by the Federal Reserve in the coming months into question.

4 hours ago - WSJ

July 2026 Market Commentary

The market came into the 2nd quarter of 2026 with weakness due to concerns over Trump's launch of operation Epic Fury alongside Israel against Iran.

4 hours ago - ETF Trends

Fed Chairmain Warsh 'has been unfairly treated,' says Apollo Global's Torsten Slok

Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, joins ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss the market's response to July's job report, President Trump's input on the Fed's decision, and what t...

4 hours ago - CNBC Television

Stock Market Week Ahead: Earnings Season Rolls on with Key Inflation Data on Deck

The trading week ended August 7 was another rollercoaster for investors. Several major companies released their earnings, including AMD ($AMD), SpaceX ($SPCX), and SanDisk ($SNDK). In addition, the Bu...

4 hours ago - TipRanks

BlackRock's Rieder on Jobs Report, Fed Rates and Bonds

Rick Rieder, CIO of global fixed income at BlackRock, reacts to the July US employment report, calling it "unremarkable," and says the economy is going through a "productivity revolution." Speaking on...

5 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

U.S. Stock Indices Forecast – Weak Jobs Report Triggers Market Digestion

U.S. indices digesting weaker-than-anticipated jobs numbers.

5 hours ago - FXEmpire

Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 8/7/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are set to end the trading week on a high note after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released July’s…

5 hours ago - TipRanks

Weak Jobs Report Does Not Eliminate Prospects of Interest Rate Rise

Officials at the Federal Reserve are chiefly focused on the trajectory of inflation after five years of overshooting the central bank's 2 percent target.

5 hours ago - NYTimes

Trump says Congress wants to regulate AI industry 'out of business'

U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. Congress wants to regulate the AI industry "out of ​business," according to a Punchbowl News interview published ‌on Friday.

5 hours ago - Reuters

Weak Jobs Report Does Not Eliminate Prospects of a September Rate Rise

Officials at the Federal Reserve are chiefly focused on the trajectory of inflation after five years of overshooting the central bank's 2 percent target.

5 hours ago - NYTimes

S&P 500 Gains as Unemployment Rate Slips to 2-Year Low

The S&P 500 (SPX) opened Friday in positive territory after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced that the unemployment rate dipped to a two-year low of 4.1% in July.

6 hours ago - TipRanks

Stock Market Forecast: Weak Jobs Report Triggers Premarket Tech Rally

The major stocks in this report all look likely to jump at the open, as Wall Street celebrates job losses in a “bad news is good news” move.

6 hours ago - FXEmpire

Markets Higher as Jobs Number Disappoints, Wage Growth Falls

Stocks are higher Friday despite the U.S. losing jobs in July, as slowing average hourly wage growth and a drop in the unemployment rate to 4.1% offered potentially encouraging signs for the Fed's inf...

6 hours ago - Schwab Network

Payroll Growth Stalls As Labor Force Declines

The U.S. job market is experiencing renewed flatness, with July payrolls declining by 23,000, primarily in local government, finance, and retail. Despite a seemingly positive drop in the unemployment ...

6 hours ago - Forbes

Bitcoin Is Stuck Near $65K amid Oil and Yield Spikes. Will Friday’s Jobs Data Kickstart the BTC Rally?

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) continues to trade near $65,000 on Friday as rising crude oil prices and climbing U.S. bond yields weigh on broader financial markets. So, can Friday’s jobs report finally…

6 hours ago - TipRanks

Dow slips as Nasdaq jumps after weak jobs data cools Fed rate hike bets

US stocks were mixed on Friday after a weaker-than-expected July jobs report sharply reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September. The Dow Jones index fell about 0.11% or ...

6 hours ago - Invezz

Jobs Revisions Are Pointing to Labor Weakness, Says BlackRock's Rosenberg

Jeffrey Rosenberg, portfolio manager of the Systematic Multi-Strategy Fund at BlackRock, explains why he would be “hesitant' to write off the July US jobs report which saw payrolls decline by 23,000 w...

6 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Dow Jones Climbs Despite ‘Surprisingly Bad’ Jobs Report

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is set to open Friday on higher ground, brushing aside a disappointing jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In July, nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, badly missi...

6 hours ago - TipRanks

US Loses 23,000 Jobs in July, Unemployment Rate Falls

US employers unexpectedly cut jobs in July and hiring over the previous two months was revised lower. 23,000 jobs were lost, the estimate was for a gain of 80,000 jobs.

6 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July

The Labor Department released the July 2026 jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy shed jobs unexpectedly last month amid uncertainty over inflation.

7 hours ago - Fox Business

Japan's yen surges after US jobs data, traders wary of intervention risk

Traders are alert to the ​prospect of intervention just a few days after Japanese and U.S. authorities ‌jointly stepped into the foreign exchange markets.

7 hours ago - Reuters

Stock Futures Rise as Investors React to July Jobs Report

U.S. stock futures trended higher on Friday morning, as investors reacted to the July jobs report. Notably, nonfarm payrolls dropped 23,000 last month, while economists expected a gain of 83,000.

7 hours ago - TipRanks

U.S. Lost 23,000 Jobs In July, But Entertainment Industry Saw An Uptick

The U.S. economy lost 23,000 in July, while the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%. The figures showed declines in local government education and retail trade, according to the figures from the B...

7 hours ago - Deadline

U.S. lost 23,000 jobs in July, while unemployment ticked lower

The U.S. lost 23,000 jobs in July, the Labor Department said Friday, an unexpected decline, and springtime job gains were revised sharply lower.

7 hours ago - WSJ

U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July

Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 83,000 in July while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

7 hours ago - CNBC

Nasdaq futures surge 120 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

US stock futures were mixed on Friday as investors prepared for a jobs report that could decide whether the Federal Reserve moves again in September, while fresh earnings strength pushed technology sh...

8 hours ago - Invezz

Yen's Decline or Pressures on Treasuries Not Stopped by Record Currency Intervention

The yen has returned to the back foot following a coordinated effort by the U.S. and Japan to weaken the Japanese currency.

8 hours ago - Barrons

China is gaining ground in AI. But the U.S. still has a major advantage

Earlier this week, Clément Delangue, the CEO of startup Hugging Face told CNBC China was winning the AI race. The country's AI firms are closing the performance gap with U.S. frontier labs and Chinese...

8 hours ago - CNBC

The Morning Risk Report: Prosecutors Probed Whistleblower Claims That JPMorgan Mishandled Fraud Cases

Plus: Explosive drone at German airport marks new threat for Europe, and Meta AI hacks add to concerns over rogue bots.

9 hours ago - WSJ

Morning Bid: Dealjà vu

Your weekly market recap, with reading, watching and listening recommendations from the ROI team. Tech earnings hogged the spotlight this week, as both SpaceX and chipmaker AMD failed to impress inves...

9 hours ago - Reuters

Expect a stronger yen by year-end and that could be bullish for Japanese equities: Astris Advisory

Astris Advisory's Neil Newman expects two BOJ rate hikes and a Fed cut by year-end which he then expects to lead to a narrower rate differentials that will strengthen the yen. He argues a firmer curre...

9 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Oil Analysts Stumped by the Case of the Missing Barrels

The monthly U.S. payrolls report used to be as much about gauging the Federal Reserve's reaction as the actual number of Americans hired and fired. With Chair Kevin Warsh playing coy, it's mostly abou...

9 hours ago - WSJ

US equity funds see outflows as investors take profits ahead of jobs data

U.S. equity funds recorded outflows in the week to August 5 as some investors cashed in gains after a record-setting ​market rally and awaited Friday's July jobs report, a ‌key input for Federal Reser...

9 hours ago - Reuters

There are good reasons why higher bond yields are here to stay, this strategist says

Investors are demanding higher rates when they buy long-duration bonds because there is less demand, higher supply and a hot mess of policy uncertainty, strategist explains

9 hours ago - Market Watch

Stock Market News Today, 8/7/26 – Futures Wobble Ahead of Jobs Report

U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Friday’s session as investors awaited the closely watched July jobs report. Economists expect the U.S. economy to have added 83,000 jobs last month,…

10 hours ago - TipRanks

Food Prices Rise in July As Weather, Wars Lift Costs and Weigh on Crop Yields, UN FAO Says

The effects of the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz are compounded by expectations of a strong El Nino, which could disrupt harvests across key farming regions and further tighten global sup...

10 hours ago - WSJ

Yen rally fades a week after U.S.-Japan intervention as focus shifts to policy

The yen weakening, even after joint U.S.-Japan intervention last week. Its fundamentals remain under scrutiny, with market watchers now turning their eye to domestic policy changes.

10 hours ago - CNBC

Jobs Report Today: Stock Futures Tick Higher, Oil Rises

July employment data set to offer clues as to Fed's next move

11 hours ago - WSJ

Consumer Expectations for Economy Jump 4.1 Points as Personal Finance Optimism Lags

The economy is beginning to inspire confidence again, but Americans are not convinced that confidence will arrive in their own wallets anytime soon. That disconnect sits at the center of a PYMNTS Inte...

11 hours ago - PYMNTS

To Understand the Yen's Plight, Look to the Bond Markets

The weakening of the Japanese currency to its lowest levels in four decades reflects markets' concerns about Japan's fiscal path.

12 hours ago - Barrons

Global equity funds draw inflows for 11th week as upbeat earnings lift sentiment

Global equity funds recorded inflows for an 11th consecutive week, as optimism about a strong earnings season and cooling crude oil prices boosted ​investors' appetite for risk assets.

12 hours ago - Reuters

Korean 'ants' swarm back to Wall Street as KOSPI rout dents homecoming drive

South Korea's stock market rout is unravelling a government-backed effort to lure retail 'ant' investors home, ​driving the biggest rush into the U.S. market in six months and reviving a long-standing...

13 hours ago - Reuters

Stock Futures Mixed as Investors Await July Jobs Report

U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Friday’s session as investors awaited the closely watched July jobs report. Economists expect the U.S. economy to have added 83,000 jobs last month,…

14 hours ago - TipRanks

Texas Bets Big on Stock Exchanges

Texas is taking steps toward becoming a rival financial center to New York. It won't be so easy.

14 hours ago - Barrons

Earnings Have Been Excellent. Why Stocks Aren't Showing It.

A mix of high expectations, profit-taking, and a slight dip in valuations has sent S&P 500 stocks sputtering even after solid earnings reports.

15 hours ago - Barrons

Asian Currencies Consolidate Ahead of U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls Report

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar ahead of the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report due later today.

19 hours ago - WSJ

Nikkei Falls 0.7%, Dragged by Chip-Related Stocks

Japanese stocks were lower in early trade as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict and energy costs persist.

19 hours ago - WSJ

A 'weaponized' yen: How the U.S.-Japan intervention may reshape global currency markets

The unprecedented U.S.-Japan intervention to support the yen may end up shaping market behavior. "When increasingly scarce national assets are spent in unison on the same target by two major sovereign...

19 hours ago - CNBC

President Trump signed a proclamation Thursday that will set a 15% tariff on imports of solar panels and components.

The action aimed to cut U.S. reliance on Chinese-made panels and polysilicon, which is critical for semiconductors and solar-energy systems.

21 hours ago - WSJ

U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Key Jobs Report

U.S. stock futures were mostly flat Thursday evening as traders looked forward to the July jobs report. Economists are expecting 83,000 new jobs and the unemployment rate to remain steady…

21 hours ago - TipRanks

A Fed Chairman giving signals about next moves adds confusion, says Fmr. Kansas City Fed President

Fmr. Kansas City Fed Pres. Thomas Hoenig, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk his take from Fed Chairman Warsh's performance so far.

21 hours ago - CNBC Television

Trump Issues Tariffs on Key Ingredient for Electronics and Solar Panels

The administration will impose a minimum import price for polysilicon, a key component for semiconductors and solar panels, as well as tariffs for products made with the material.

22 hours ago - NYTimes

July layoffs drop to lowest level in 2 years, Challenger says

Artificial intelligence was cited in 33% of July's job cuts, marking the fifth consecutive month AI topped reasons for workforce reductions.

22 hours ago - Fox Business

Trump Backs Hegseth After Report of Dispute Over Stockpiles

President Donald Trump defended Pete Hegseth after a report about a disagreement over dwindling US weapons stockpiles raised questions about the Pentagon chief's future in the administration.  “I am e...

22 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Trump signs executive order to protect US polysilicon industry

President Donald Trump has signed ​an executive order outlining ‌new trade actions to protect the U.S. polysilicon manufacturing ​industry, a White House ​aide said on Thursday without ⁠providing deta...

23 hours ago - Reuters

Fed Silence & Tightening Spread Environment | Real Yield 8/6/2026

"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: JPMorgan Asset Management Head of Market Strategy, Alternative Fixed Income Oksana Aronov and BNP Paribas Glo...

23 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

U.S. Stocks Down on Hormuz Deal Doubts

The Dow industrials led U.S. stocks to a lower close in a jittery session.

23 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Slip on Oil Spike ahead of Key Jobs Report

Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed lower on Thursday as rising oil prices lifted rate hike odds. News That Moved the Stock Market…

23 hours ago - TipRanks

Dow falls 454 points as earnings, Hormuz tensions weigh on Wall Street

Wall Street ended lower on Thursday as investors paused after this week's record-setting rally, weighing a fresh round of corporate earnings alongside renewed uncertainty over developments in the Midd...

23 hours ago - Invezz

July layoffs hit lowest level in two years despite AI fears: report

US-based employers announced 33,429 job cuts in July – down 27% from the previous month and 46% lower than the same month last year, Challenger, Gray and Christmas said in a new report.

23 hours ago - New York Post

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/6/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) closed lower on Thursday as stocks continued to sell off following a recent rally. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Energy was the t...

23 hours ago - TipRanks

Dow Jones Forecast: Rare Bollinger Band Signal Warns Rally May Stall

Dow flashes a rare Bollinger Band warning as weak breadth and stretched momentum suggest the rally may pause or pull back soon.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

The last time value stocks beat growth by this much was 2022 — the year of the last major bear market

Value is leaving growth behind at a pace rarely seen outside major market downturns. The twist: This is a bull market.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Analysis: Trump treats Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as an ally. That creates economic risks

Trump has spoken repeatedly with Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, The Wall Street Journal reported. That is a sharp break from his hostile relationship with previous chair Jerome Powell.

1 day ago - CNBC

Productivity Driving Profits

SUMMARY Job market holding up, with layoffs down 40% from this time last year. US productivity above trend — up 2.8% year-over-year.

1 day ago - ETF Trends

Trump likely to reject US industry requests for quicker polysilicon tariff, source says

The Trump administration is expected to spurn ​requests from some U.S. solar manufacturers ‌for a speedier timeline to put in place a new price ​floor and tariff on ​imports of polysilicon products, a...

1 day ago - Reuters

Why a Fed Rate Cut Is Coming and How the Market Will React

The central bank has let the bond market do its heavy lifting when it comes to rates. But a cut is on the horizon if a weak jobs and inflation stir up Wall Street.

1 day ago - Barrons

The July jobs numbers are due out Friday. Here's what to expect

The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its nonfarm payrolls report for July, with Wall Street expecting a gain of 83,000 and the unemployment rate to hold at 4.2%. Beyond the headline numbers, econom...

1 day ago - CNBC

Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 8/6/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading lower on Thursday, while the Dow Jones (DJIA) is set to snap its five-day winning streak. Inflation fears…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Fed's Lisa Cook ready to hike rates if ‘too high' inflation stays elevated

She argued that the risks to the price stability side of the Fed's mandate are higher than risks to its goal of full employment, as the US faces “too high” levels of inflation.

1 day ago - New York Post

Furious pace of AI investment on some Fed officials' radar now

Federal Reserve officials are beginning to mull whether the frenzied investment driving the ​buildout of the artificial intelligence sector is getting out of hand and creating risks for the financial ...

1 day ago - Reuters

Nasdaq Index and S&P500: SpaceX Lockup Tests AI Trade as Sandisk Bounce Fades

SpaceX and Sandisk fade from sharp intraday rebounds as AI spending concerns keep Nasdaq stocks under pressure.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Set to Break Five-Day Winning Streak as Oil Rebounds

The Dow Jones (DJIA) opened higher on Thursday but is now trading in negative territory. The index is set to break a five-day streak of higher closes alongside a rise…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Sequoia Capital's $10 Billion Plan for the AI Economy

Sequoia Capital has backed many of the defining companies of the last half-century, from Apple and Google to Nvidia and SpaceX. Now, co-stewards Alfred Lin and Pat Grady join Bloomberg to discuss the ...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Technology

Mortgage rates hit highest level in over a year

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.69%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.66%.

1 day ago - Fox Business

The dollar's global dominance is starting to slip. This was the tell.

President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent chalked up last week's historic joint intervention to support the yen as a friendly gesture in support of an ally.

1 day ago - Market Watch

10-Year Treasury Yield Ticks Higher on Rate Hike Prospects

The 10-year Treasury yield rose three basis points to 4.647% on Thursday as rate hike odds continue to rise. As expectations for higher rates build, investors sell bonds, pushing yields…

1 day ago - TipRanks

The ‘Pain Trade' Has Officially Arrived for Software Stocks

Software stocks feel the pain after a slew of earnings. Some were good and some were bad but it doesn't matter to investors.

1 day ago - Barrons

The Big Picture: D.C. Developments for Fed, Iran, Senate

Mike Townsend (@CharlesSchwab) provides his D.C. insights on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's relationship with President Trump and what it means for the current rate cycle.

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Fed Chair Warsh Open to September Rate Hike if Inflation Runs Hot

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is prepared to hike interest rates at the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting if upcoming inflation data surprises to the upside, sources told the…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Layoffs fall to the lowest level since the U.S. put men on the moon. Here's what that says about the economy.

The last time layoffs in the U.S. were as low as they are now, NASA was landing astronauts on the moon, young Americans were rocking out at Woodstock and President Richard Nixon was moving into the Wh...

1 day ago - Market Watch

Where REIT Investors Have Earned the Best Returns

The U.S. market has been best for real-estate investment trusts over the past 10 years, led by funds focused on data centers.

1 day ago - WSJ

S&P 500 Gains after Iran and Oman Reach Hormuz Deal ‘In Principle’

The S&P 500 (SPX) is trading slightly higher on Thursday after Iran said a deal over the Strait of Hormuz with Oman is in sight. “An understanding in principle has…

1 day ago - TipRanks

How to earn a 9% dividend yield while cutting your risk in the stock market

A stock market that is rapidly climbing a wall of worry could give some people reason to pause and consider ways to protect their investments.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Dow opens 40 pts higher as chip stocks tumble despite Hormuz deal optimism

US stocks gained on Thursday as Wall Street was optimistic about a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.  However, technology stocks were weak following the latest corporate earnings reports.

1 day ago - Invezz

Dow Jones Edges Higher as Initial Jobless Claims Stay Subdued

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is set to open in the green on Thursday following new jobs data from the Department of Labor. For the week ended August 1, initial jobless claims rose…

1 day ago - TipRanks

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Thursday

Stock futures are pointing to a mixed open for major indexes after the Dow closed at another record high yesterday; SpaceX has reached the expiration of its first lock-up period, putting many more sha...

1 day ago - Investopedia

US Indices Forecast – Rising Yields Pressure Wall Street After Multi-Day Run

US indices are a bit mixed in the early part of the Thursday session.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

US weekly jobless claims edge up; planned layoffs decline in July

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment ​benefits increased slightly last week, while layoffs dropped to a two-year low in July, consistent with a stable labor ‌market.

1 day ago - Reuters

U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week

U.S. jobless claims ticked up last week, but were still in a range suggestive of a healthy labor market. The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 199,000 in the week through Aug. 1...

1 day ago - WSJ

How Friday's Jobs Report Could Push Treasury Yields Lower

Treasury yields have eased from multiyear highs. A softer jobs report could push them even lower.

1 day ago - Barrons

Expect two rate hikes this year or early next year, says Roger Ferguson

Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman and The Business Council Vice Chair Roger Ferguson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's interest rate outlook, Google's AI leadership shake-up, latest results f...

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Wall Street futures trade mixed today: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

US stock futures were mixed on Thursday as Wall Street's record-setting advance ran into a fresh test from the most crowded corner of the AI trade. Dow futures added 123 points or 0.3% and S&P 500 con...

1 day ago - Invezz

The Morning Risk Report: U.S. to Halt Key Metal Waste Exports in Push to Break China Reliance

Plus: White House AI guidelines exempt U.S. open models from government review, and U.K. regulator eases listing rules

1 day ago - WSJ

Hedge funds forced out of tech stocks may leave the market at the mercy of retail traders

JPMorgan strategists say some big hedge fund groups took heavy hits from the July tech selloff, and they may be buying far less of those stocks going forward.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Dogs days of summer? July jobs report likely to show soft pace of hiring.

The U.S. jobs market isn't getting much better for people looking for work — but it's not getting any worse, either.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Stock Markets May Be Tired of Iran But a Hormuz Deal Is Vital

Google shakes up AI leadership, IonQ's revenue nearly quadruples, Berkshire's earnings report is near, and more news to start your day.

1 day ago - Barrons

‘Perps' Are the Risky New Derivatives That Could Amplify Stock Blowups

Results from computer memory stocks Sandisk and Western Digital weren't quite good enough, casting a pall over the broader AI and tech stock complex this morning. Another concern is that the first bat...

1 day ago - WSJ

S&P 500, Dow futures steady as MidEast deal in focus; chips stumble

S&P 500 and Dow futures were steady ​on Thursday after this week's record-breaking rally as investors awaited details on a Middle East peace ‌deal, while Nasdaq futures slipped as strong forecasts fro...

1 day ago - Reuters