Yen steady, dollar firms on Middle East war fears
Meta picks Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan for El Paso data center financing, source says
Dominican Republic president halts GoldQuest mining project after protests
Shares slide, oil prices elevated as US-Iran truce prospects dim
Taiwan president returning home after surprise Eswatini trip
Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll
Hall's OT score helps Hurricanes top Flyers 3-2 to take 2-0 lead in 2nd-round series of NHL playoffs
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Williams says Fed policy well positioned for economic risks, uncertainty
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Oil jumps, stocks drop as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jumped 6% on Monday and stocks fell as Iran escalated its military campaign, hitting several ships in the Strait of Hormuz and setting
May 04, 2026
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Fed's Williams says more agreement on FOMC than dissents imply
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Monday that there’s more agreement on the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee than last week’s policy
May 04, 2026
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U.S. equity fund inflows ease to a six-week low
U.S. equity fund inflows ebbed to a six-week low in the week through April 29 as investors concerned over a surge in crude oil prices exercised caution ahead of a monetary policy
May 04, 2026
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Barclays becomes latest brokerage to bet on no Fed rate cuts in 2026
Barclays on Monday joined a growing list of brokerages to bet on no policy easing from the U.S.
May 04, 2026
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Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance
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May 03, 2026
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US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell
US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell
May 04, 2026
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US Attorney Pirro says Fed IG's findings will dictate future of her Powell probe
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May 03, 2026
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Stress in private credit could spark 'psychological contagion,' Fed's Barr tells Bloomberg News
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said stress in private credit could spark "psychological contagion" leading to a broader credit crunch, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.
May 03, 2026
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Recent inflation data was 'bad news,' Fed's Goolsbee says
Inflation data last week was "bad news" for the U.S.
May 03, 2026
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The Fed subtly signaled that only rate cuts are on the table. Some Fed officials are crying foul
The Fed subtly signaled that only rate cuts are on the table. Some Fed officials are crying foul
May 02, 2026
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US manufacturing sector holds steady in April; input costs hit 4-year high
U.S. manufacturing activity held steady in April, but supplier delivery performance worsened as the war in the Middle East disrupted shipping in the
May 01, 2026
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Fed's Logan says central bank's next rate move could be cut or hike
By Michael S.
May 01, 2026
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Fed's Hammack says no longer appropriate to signal rate cut bias
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May 01, 2026
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Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!
May 01, 2026
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Bonds, stocks climb on oil's pullback; yen jumps after Japan's currency intervention
Global bond prices and stocks rose on Thursday as oil prices retreated from four-year highs, while the yen jumped after
April 30, 2026
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Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remains
President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, has said he wants to bring “regime change” to the central bank, but if confirmed by the Senate he will find a Fed already transformed by the White House’s attacks
May 01, 2026
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Tax refunds and AI boom have offset some US economic pain from Iran war and high gas prices, so far
Americans are paying for the war in Iran with every visit to the gas station, but some of the damage to the U.S. economy is being offset — for now anyway — by big tax refunds and an investment boom driven by artificial intelligence
April 30, 2026
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AI-related investment, rebound in government spending lift US economy in first quarter
U.S. economic growth regained speed in the first quarter as businesses boosted investment in artificial intelligence and government spending
April 30, 2026
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US growth picks up; PCE inflation is higher but in line with expectations
U.S. economic growth picked up in the first quarter on a rebound in government spending, but the increase is likely temporary as the war with Iran drives up gasoline
April 30, 2026
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US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began
US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began
April 30, 2026
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US weekly jobless claims decrease as labor market conditions remain stable
The number of Americans filing claims for jobless benefits dropped last week, and the unemployment rate appears to have held steady in April as the labor market
April 30, 2026
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‘Integrity is priceless’: Powell closes out eight years at the helm of the Fed
‘Integrity is priceless’: Powell closes out eight years at the helm of the Fed
April 30, 2026
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Morgan Stanley sees Fed holding rates steady in 2026
Morgan Stanley on Wednesday said it now expects the U.S.
April 30, 2026