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Japan's Consumer Inflation Held Steady in May

Consumer inflation remained steady last month, with economists noting that the full effect of higher oil prices has yet to emerge.

Japan core inflation holds steady in May, matching expectations despite energy price concerns

Japan core inflation holds steady in May, matching expectations despite energy price concerns

Jim Cramer says next week's economic data will drive the markets

CNBC's Jim Cramer said next week's lighter earnings calendar will put the focus on key economic data. He highlighted earnings from FedEx, KB Home, and Micron, while arguing that falling oil prices cou...

Dollar touches highest level in more than a year. Why this latest rally might be overdone.

The U.S. dollar headed Thursday for its highest close in more than a year, as investors continued to digest the Federal Reserve's Wednesday meeting, which revived the possibility of further interest-r...

Stocks Rally, Gas Prices Fall as U.S., Iran Move Ahead on Peace Deal

Nasdaq gains nearly 2% in a reversal from Wednesday's decline.

Dow ends higher as chip stocks rally and Fed rate-hike fears ease

US stocks rebounded on Thursday, with semiconductor shares leading the advance as investors looked past the previous session's Federal Reserve-driven selloff and welcomed easing oil prices and encoura...

The Unstoppable Stock Market Rally Is Defying Fed Fears

The Fed may have to hike rates later this year. But investors are focusing more on strong fundamentals for Corporate America and the economy.

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Accelerate on U.S.-Iran MOU as Gas Drops Below $4

Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed higher on Thursday ahead of the Juneteenth holiday. News That Moved the Stock Market Today…

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 6/18/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) closed higher on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran remotely signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the ceasefire by 60 days.

Citi Predicts Fed Rate Cuts Will Come Later Than Expected

Citigroup changed its expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, Reuters reported Thursday (June 18). The banking giant is a “longstanding Fed dove” among big brokerages, the report said.

Why Is Silver Down Today, 6/18/26?

Spot silver (XAGUSD) is down by nearly 3% on Thursday, while silver futures are tumbling lower by over 6%. The decline comes amid rising rate hike odds following Wednesday’s Federal…

What Drives Active ETF Growth? NEOS and Thornburg Weigh In

Despite actively managed ETFs only accounting for about 10% of assets within the ETF markets, these strategies are gaining a significant amount of fund flows on a monthly basis.

Gas Prices Slip Below $4 For the First Time Since March

After surging above $4.60 per gallon in May, the average U.S. gas price has fallen to $3.99. That marks the first time prices have dipped below $4 since March 30.

The Fed's Warsh Tells Wall Street to Figure It Out. Well, OK Then.

The central bank's new chairman had a blunt message for markets at his debut news conference. It is going to take time to adjust.

Trump Labels $300 Billion U.S. Payment to Iran as ‘Fake News’

President Trump countered reports that the U.S. would provide Iran with $300 billion as part of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two sides. “There is no 300 Billion…

Markets are set for a much more hawkish Warsh Fed than expected

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's tough talk on inflation reverberated through financial markets, with traders expecting that the central bank could start jacking up interest rates in just a few months. A po...

The postwar outlook: Why energy markets will never be the same

The Iran war's legacy likely will be an urgent need to rethink energy security.

Warsh shocks Wall Street with hawkish turn as Fed rate hikes come back into play

Dramatic shift in market sentiment came after Federal Open Market Committee left rates unchanged but signaled that inflation remains its top concern.

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Advances on U.S.-Iran Deal as Trump Claims Victory

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is in the green on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran remotely signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) ahead of schedule. The MOU will initiate efforts…

These stocks are in trouble now that Kevin Warsh removed the market's guardrails

If you were to take Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at face value following his press conference on Wednesday, you'd realize that this is no “dove” leading the U.S. central bank.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh wants to get inflation under control. That could be bad news for home buyers seeking lower mortgage rates.

The Federal Reserve is in a “new era,” but home buyers are facing the same old affordability challenges.

Dow jumps 250 points as Wall Street tries to recover from Fed sell-off over interest rates, inflation fears

Stocks rose Thursday morning as Wall Street tried to recover from a sell-off the previous day, after new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh came out with a tough, anti-inflation stance that spooked investors hopin...

Citigroup (C) Still Expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates This Year

The bank expects inflation and employment to ease in this year’s second half.

Rate Hike Odds Rally Following Warsh’s First Fed Meeting as Chair

On Wednesday, Kevin Warsh presided over his first meeting as the head of the Fed. The meeting saw the central bank vote unanimously to hold rates steady in a range…

Fed's Cook spent $1.2 million on legal services fighting firing by Trump

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who is fighting an effort by ​U.S. President Donald Trump to fire her over mortgage fraud allegations she says are untrue, disclosed on Thursday extensive payments ...

Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 6/18/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading higher on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and…

Dow Jones Rallies as U.S. and Iran Ink Deal to Reopen Hormuz

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading higher on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran remotely signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The MOU calls for the immediate reopening of the…

Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook cost her more than $1M in legal, security costs: Filing

President Donald Trump attempted to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook last year. The Supreme Court is expected to rule imminently on her case.

Dow opens 349 points higher as chip stocks rally on Iran deal optimism

US stocks opened higher on Thursday as investors looked to recover from the previous session's selloff, with optimism surrounding a temporary US-Iran peace agreement helping offset concerns about a mo...

U.S. Jobless Claims Fell Last Week

The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits fell to 226,000 in the week through June 18, compared with the upwardly revised 230,000 reported a week earlier, the Labor Department said.

Stock Futures Rise after Wednesday’s Selloff; Intel Stock Soars as Trump Reveals Apple Deal

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday morning, recovering from Wednesday’s selloff after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh indicated the possibility of a rate hike this year. Also, investors assessed the implicatio...

Rate hikes are on for the G10 economies

The agreement between the United States and Iran to end their war, and the subsequent fall in oil prices, are good news for central bankers worried that high energy costs will spill over into ​broader...

Two key things that need to happen before Strait of Hormuz traffic can return to prewar levels

The U.S. and Iran agreed to a framework for a peace deal that extends their cease-fire for another 60 days. Now, a series of practical steps are needed for traffic to pick back up through the shipping...

Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones 30 and S&P 500 Forecasts – US Indices Look to Rally into the Holiday

US Indices continue to see buyers on dips early Thursday, as we are looking at a holiday on Friday.

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Thursday

Stock-market futures were trending higher Thursday morning. Stocks fell yesterday on news that the Federal Reserve was open to an interest-rate hike this year; investors were still digesting the lates...

Trump's Hope or Warsh's Caution? What Way Wall Street Leans Will Define Stock Market's Next Move.

Stocks looked set to focus on hope over caution Thursday, partly reversing the sharp declines that followed a surprisingly hawkish meeting of the Federal Reserve under new Chairman Kevin Warsh. Invest...

Trump Loves the Stock Market but Rally Needs More Than Iran Bump. And 5 Other Things to Know Today.

Warsh kills Fed guidance but the signs are clear on rates, peace deal leaves big questions over Hormuz and oil

The next two weeks could bring a bumpy ride for U.S. stocks. Buy any dip, says this strategist.

Citadel strategist Scott Rubner says one of the most important two weeks of the year is here, and that could open buying opportunities for stocks.

Morning Bid: Kevin who? MoU trumps Fed

Markets bristled at the Federal Reserve's hawkish tilt - but only briefly. The U.S. central bank began the Kevin Warsh era by keeping interest rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%, as expected, though messagin...

Dow futures jump 315 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

US stock futures rose on Thursday as investors bought back into technology shares after a sharp sell-off sparked by the Federal Reserve's tougher inflation message. Nasdaq 100 contracts led the reboun...

Warsh wants to listen to markets more. Morgan Stanley says markets may regret it.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says he wants to listen to the signal from markets more. Strategists at Morgan Stanley say markets may regret being in charge.

Stock Market News Today, 6/18/26 – Futures Rally as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Sends Oil Lower

U.S. stock futures rallied early Thursday as investors assessed the implications of the interim peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. Futures rebounded after Wednesday’s selloff, which followed the Fe...

Turbocharged Earnings Are Pushing Stocks Higher. There's a Catch

The AI-investment boom is leading to big spending, but the bill comes later.

Treasurys, Stock Futures Rebound on U.S.-Iran Agreement, Fed Reaction

U.S. stock futures were rising across major indexes after Japanese and Korean indexes closed at fresh highs.

Stock Market Today: Stocks Set for Rebound After Iran Deal Is Signed

U.S. stocks look poised for a rebound and oil is sliding after the U.S. and Iran signed their interim pact to wind down the war.

Stock Futures Rise as U.S. and Iran Sign Peace Deal

U.S. stock futures climbed higher ahead of Thursday’s session on reports that the U.S. and Iran have signed an interim peace agreement. Futures rebounded after Wednesday’s selloff, which followed the…

This Investment Pro Is Leaning Into Risk. Why He Likes Defense, Ag Tech, and Infrastructure.

He also favors international stocks and small-caps for the firm's wealthy clients.

Wall street urges US regulators to further ease Basel capital rules, FT reports

Wall Street groups are warning US ​regulators that their ‌plans to implement "Basel Endgame" global bank capital ​requirements will affect ​liquidity in Treasury markets, ⁠urging them to ​rework propo...

Wall Street Hiring Dilemma: AI Can Model—but Can't Make—the Next Rainmaker

Executives are reluctant to slash jobs, with rainmakers often starting out as junior bankers performing rote tasks.

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh said almost nothing about things the markets most wanted to understand on Wednesday

In his debut as chairman, Kevin Warsh stripped away the central bank's policy hints and committed to bringing inflation down—but wouldn't say what that will take

AI's most powerful bosses deliver message to world leaders - and it's not very reassuring

The bosses of the world's leading AI companies have a clear ask for the leaders of the G7: you have to come up with a way to govern artificial intelligence.

Asian Currencies Consolidate; May Be Weighed by Fed Rate-Hike Expectations

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade but may be weighed by expectations of Fed rate increases that enhance the appeal of U.S. dollar-denominated fixed-income assets.

Review & Preview: Blame It on the Fed

All three indexes fell on fears the Fed will hike interest rates later this year.

Did Warsh and Vance just open the door to higher inflation?

The U.S. government's official 2% annual inflation target has suddenly been thrown into doubt by Kevin Warsh and J.D. Vance.

How Gulf Funds Are Buying The Backbone Of AI

Sovereign wealth funds deployed about $66 billion into artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure during 2025, on figures from Global SWF's annual report reported by Gulf News, which appeared ...

U.S. Stock Futures Tick Up as Markets Recover from Fed-Driven Sell-Off

U.S. stock futures inched higher on Wednesday evening as the market bounced back from a sharp late-day sell-off sparked by the Federal Reserve. The central bank held rates steady at…

In Warsh's first Fed meeting, a unanimous hold hides a split committee and a debated rate cut, DiMartino Booth says

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair, but its newly released projections exposed a committee sharply divided over whether to raise rates thi...

It was an eventful first meeting for the new Federal Reserve chairman, Kevin Warsh, with a break from how the central bank operated under Jerome Powell

New task forces, new projections, rate increases on the horizon – it was an eventful first meeting for the central bank's new head.

Stock-market pessimists have one less reason to worry as shares of banks and retailers perk up

Stock-market pessimists love to complain about how a small group of names, mostly linked to the AI trade, have done much of the heavy lifting over the past couple of months for major equity indexes li...

Warsh's Uphill Battle

Kevin Warsh enters the Fed Chair role with a reputation as a policy dove, but the backdrop he is inheriting makes the path toward rate cuts increasingly difficult. His core thesis centers around a pro...

Warsh's Commitment to Inflation Fight Sparks Market Slide

Stocks fall and bond yields jump after central-bank officials signaled rates could rise by the end of the year.

Analysis: Chairman Kevin Warsh's task forces are the key to understanding the new Fed

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stuck to his long-stated belief in his first press conference on Wednesday that "inflation is a choice." That message is part of a broader reorganization Warsh has planned to ...

Despite Uncertainties the U.S. Economy Powers On

Despite global geopolitical uncertainties and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the U.S. economy is showing signs of accelerating growth in the second quarter after a relatively soft start to t...

Here are the five big takeaways from Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chairman

The Federal Reserve and Chairman Kevin Warsh on Wednesday followed the script on interest rates closely.

Fed holds rates steady at Warsh's first meeting.

Officials at the Federal Reserve were split between no cuts this year and one or more rate increases as they braced for higher inflation, according to a new set of projections.

Markets Rattled by Warsh Poker Face

Fed officials hinted more strongly at a rate hike, but Fed Chair Kevin Warsh was noncommittal. At Warsh's first meeting as chairman, nine out of 19 officials projected that at least one rate hike woul...

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Tumble after Fed Decision Signals Higher Rates

Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed lower on Wednesday after the Fed voted unanimously to hold interest rates steady. News That Moved the Stock…

Dow falls 500 points as Fed's hawkish shift jolts markets

US stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average shedding nearly 500 points, after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged but signaled that policymakers may still ...

At Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chairman, the Fed left rates steady as more officials signaled a need to raise rates this year

At Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chairman, the central bank signaled a rate hike is now more likely this year than a rate cut

Dow tumbles 500 points as possible rate hike under new Fed chief rattles Wall Street

In his first press conference as head of the central bank, Warsh said he's also considering a revamp of how the Fed communicates with the market and US households and businesses.

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 6/17/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) closed lower on Wednesday after the Fed voted 12-0 to hold rates steady. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Industrials were the top-p...

Takeaways from Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chairman.

Jeffrey Gundlach says Fed's Warsh is not going to be the 'easy money' chairman many hoped for

Gundlach said Warsh's stance reduces the riskof overly accommodative monetary policy that could reignite inflation and push longer-term borrowing costs higher.

Warsh launches his push to change how the Fed operates

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh made waves on Wednesday while hosting his first press conference as head of the U.S. central bank.

Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 6/17/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading lower on Wednesday after the Fed voted to hold rates steady. While the decision was widely in line…

See How the First Fed Statement Under Warsh Evolved

Interest rates didn't change, but the language in Fed's policy statement, which it released alongside its rate decision today, certainly did.

Fed projections call for a rate hike in 2026, but Chairman Warsh likely abstained

The median projection called for the federal funds rate to end 2026 at 3.8%, a quarter percentage point above the current target range.

Trump Says Affordability Is ‘Fake Word' As Inflation Hits 3-Year High

President Donald Trump once again dismissed Americans' economic concerns as a problem made up by Democrats and went as a far as calling affordability “a fake word,” effectively putting him at direct o...

Fed Holds Interest Rates Unchanged In Kevin Warsh's First Meeting—But Higher Rates Are Expected

Several analysts believe the Federal Reserve will withhold its “dot plot,” a graph outlining the central bank's policymaking decisions, as Warsh has criticized the plot for limiting the Fed's decision...

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged as Warsh era begins

The Fed left interest rates unchanged in June as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh led his first monetary policy meeting at the central bank, which faces elevated inflation due to the Iran war.

2-year Treasury yield rockets higher as many Fed officials signal possible hike this year

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday after the Fed held interest rates steady during Kevin Warsh's first policy meeting as chairman.

Chairman Warsh drastically alters Fed rate statement. Here's what's changed

This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in April.

Fed chief Warsh appears to forgo a 'dot' indicating his rate-path view

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh appears not to have submitted an interest-rate-path projection as part of the central bank's quarterly forecasts, a break from past practice that ​may suggest he i...

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady for fourth time this year

US central bank makes decision in first meeting under new chair and Trump appointee Kevin Warsh

Fed holds interest rates steady in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chairman Wednesday in a unanimous vote.

Donald Trump Has It Wrong. The Stock Market Should Never Determine Foreign Policy.

Stock markets sort out capital. They shouldn't be asked to measure foreign policy success.

Fed Holds Rates Steady, But More See Higher Rates As Next Move

At Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chairman, the central bank signaled a rate hike is now more likely this year than a rate cut

Fed holds rates steady, pares down statement to remove cutting bias

Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman concluded Wednesday with no change in interest rates, the removal of key language indicating a bias toward future cuts, and a dramatically short...

Dow Jones Hits New High as Strong Spending Challenges Fed Rate-Cut Hopes

Dow Jones hits a record high as strong retail sales bolster the economy, while investors await Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first policy signals

Fed Holds Rates Between 3.50% and 3.75% as Dot Plot Turns Hawkish

In a widely expected move, the Fed voted 12-0 on Wednesday to leave the federal funds rate unchanged between 3.50% and 3.75%. The central bank’s decision came in line with CME’s FedWatch…

Trump Eyes Earlier Signing of Iran MOU to Expedite Hormuz Reopening

President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. could sign the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran as early as Thursday. The two sides had previously scheduled a signing ceremony in…

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Secures Another Record High with Fed Rate Decision On Deck

After opening in negative territory, the Dow Jones (DJIA) staged a reversal and climbed to a new intraday all-time high of 52,281. This morning, President Trump warned that hostilities against…