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Today: May 13, 2026
Today: May 13, 2026

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Dollar near one-week high as hot U.S. inflation fans Fed hike bets, peace talks stall

The dollar held near a one-week high on Wednesday as risk sentiment soured after a hot U.S. inflation reading sent Treasury yields higher, and oil inched up

Dollar near one-week high as hot U.S. inflation fans Fed hike bets, peace talks stall
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US annual consumer inflation posts largest gain in three years as prices increase broadly

U.S. consumer inflation increased further in April, with the annual rate posting its largest gain in three years, heightening political risks for

US annual consumer inflation posts largest gain in three years as prices increase broadly
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Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday

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Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday
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Why Kevin Warsh might still prove to be an independent Federal Reserve chair

Kevin Warsh has come under scrutiny for his ties to finance, but that background may also bolster more independence once he’s confirmed as Federal Reserve chairman.

Why Kevin Warsh might still prove to be an independent Federal Reserve chair
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The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US

U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher

The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
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April CPI rises more than expected; bond yields climb

U.S. consumer prices rose at a brisk clip for a second straight month in April, posting the largest

April CPI rises more than expected; bond yields climb
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Dollar rises after hot inflation data, Iran ceasefire eyed

The U.S. dollar climbed for a second straight session on Tuesday, after U.S. economic data showed inflation continued to increase, while uncertainty

Dollar rises after hot inflation data, Iran ceasefire eyed
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US stock futures hold losses after April inflation data

U.S. stock index futures held on to their losses on Tuesday as investors assessed April inflation data and its impact on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path.

US stock futures hold losses after April inflation data
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Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation

Kevin Warsh, U.S.

Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation
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BofA and Goldman push back Fed rate‑cut expectations on inflation risks, jobs data

BofA Global Research and Goldman Sachs are the latest brokerages to revise their U.S.

BofA and Goldman push back Fed rate‑cut expectations on inflation risks, jobs data
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched record highs on Friday, boosted by gains in Nvidia, Sandisk and other AI-related stocks, while a stronger-than-expected jobs

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism
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Geopolitical risks, oil shock cited as top worries in Fed financial stability report

The ongoing war with Iran and its shock to oil prices and supplies have rocketed to the top of the list of concerns for financial stability, according

Geopolitical risks, oil shock cited as top worries in Fed financial stability report
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April jobs report shows continued strength

U.S. employment increased more than expected in April while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, pointing to labor market resilience and reinforcing expectations that

April jobs report shows continued strength
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Strong US jobs data complicates any Warsh push for lower rates

By Michael S.

Strong US jobs data complicates any Warsh push for lower rates
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US job growth likely slowed in April as boost from temporary factors fades

U.S. job growth likely slowed in April as the boost from warmer weather and return of striking health workers faded, but that would not signal a

US job growth likely slowed in April as boost from temporary factors fades
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Fed's Hammack voices concern about 'inflationary mindset' taking hold

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Thursday that she hears concerns from businesses that an inflationary mindset is starting to become

Fed's Hammack voices concern about 'inflationary mindset' taking hold
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Fed’s Daly says committed to 2% inflation goal, Bloomberg News reports

 San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Thursday said she was committed to returning inflation to the Fed’s 2% target, adding that there’s no indication yet that the

Fed’s Daly says committed to 2% inflation goal, Bloomberg News reports
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NY Fed finds stability in longer-run inflation views in April

By Michael S.

NY Fed finds stability in longer-run inflation views in April
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Wall Street banks plan final push on capital rules

Wall Street banks will push again to shrink capital charges on credit card lines and globally important U.S. lenders as they make a final bid to win

Wall Street banks plan final push on capital rules
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Fed officials are growing anxious about the Iran war

Fed officials are growing anxious about the Iran war

Fed officials are growing anxious about the Iran war
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Fed's Goolsbee: AI success would be 'lovely,' but Fed would still need to watch for overheating

Even if artificial intelligence is as transformative as advertised the U.S.

Fed's Goolsbee: AI success would be 'lovely,' but Fed would still need to watch for overheating
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Fed's Goolsbee says rising productivity could restrain inflation or boost it

Rising productivity won't necessarily lower inflation and could actually increase it if businesses and households anticipate future gains and begin to

Fed's Goolsbee says rising productivity could restrain inflation or boost it
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Dollar slips on hopes of US-Iran deal; yen rises amid intervention buzz

The dollar slipped across the board on Wednesday as investors grew optimistic about a possible end to the Iran war, while a sudden jump in the Japanese

Dollar slips on hopes of US-Iran deal; yen rises amid intervention buzz
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US dollar to remain stuck in range, dependent on the Strait of Hormuz

Developments in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran will steer the dollar in the near term, said FX strategists in a Reuters poll, who held on to their

US dollar to remain stuck in range, dependent on the Strait of Hormuz