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What to expect from the Fed today
What to expect from the Fed today
October 28, 2026Federal Reserve
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as SK Hynix lifts chips; Fed in focus
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Wednesday as memory-chip firms climbed after SK Hynix's bumper results, while investors looked to upcoming key corporate earnings as the
October 28, 2026
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Information overload
Much of this week's busy event calendar gets packed into the next 24 hours.
October 28, 2026
Economy
Fed likely to go into wait-and-see mode on rates
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, less than a week ahead of critical US midterm elections centered on the cost of living, as
October 28, 2026
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AI worries expose dollar's hot-money problem
Investors have long treated the US dollar as a refuge when markets fall, but foreign money chasing returns from the AI boom could weaken that safe-haven role if
October 28, 2026
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RBNZ throws markets a curveball
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee The shocker in Asia's trading day came from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, which unexpectedly left rates on hold, sending the kiwi
October 28, 2026
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Wall Street ends higher on revived AI momentum
An AI-fueled tech rally sent US stocks to a higher close on Tuesday as third-quarter reporting season gained steam, while the Federal
October 27, 2026
Arts
S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as oil pulls back ahead of Fed decision
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Tuesday as easing oil prices supported risk appetite ahead of a raft of key corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate
October 27, 2026
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Bond investors are thinking less about the Fed and more about AI, deficits
Wall Street considers it settled that the Federal Reserve will hold
October 27, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Election|Finance
5 things to watch from the Federal Reserve's next meeting
Federal Reserve policymakers are likely to keep their key interest rate unchanged Wednesday when they finish what may seem like an uneventful meeting
October 27, 2026
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Musk's grim outlook hits neoclouds as debt concerns mount
Shares of neocloud companies declined on Monday after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the sector could face consolidation and failures, adding to concerns over a widening gap between AI
October 26, 2026
Economy|Finance
Fed to hit pause on rate hikes, but maybe not for long
Federal Reserve policymakers have telegraphed they will not raise US short-term borrowing costs again this week, but with inflation concerns still front and center,
October 26, 2026
Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Lula land
A potentially pivotal week for US and world markets kicked off with an election surprise in Brazil, as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva confounded forecasts to win
October 26, 2026
Economy|Finance
Why Wall Street banks want Democrats to back their capital relief
Wall Street banks are poised to score significant regulatory relief thanks to US President Donald Trump's Republican regulators, but ensuring the changes survive long-
October 26, 2026
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Stocks fall, but tech shares steady after selloff; oil hits highest in nearly six months
Major stock indexes ended lower on Friday even as tech shares mostly steadied, while Brent crude oil rose to its highest
October 23, 2026
Economy|Finance
Consumers across party lines are fed up with high gas prices
Consumers across party lines are fed up with high gas prices
October 23, 2026
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US business activity cools in October; strong demand fueling price pressures
US business activity slowed modestly in October, though robust demand allowed companies to raise prices for goods and services, a sign that inflation
October 23, 2026
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Brazil mid-month inflation undershoots forecasts ahead of presidential runoff
Brazil's IPCA-15 consumer price index rose 0.32% in the month to mid-October, government statistics agency IBGE said on Friday, down from 0.70% in the previous month and
October 23, 2026
Business|Economy
US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lows, underscore labor market stability
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to near 57-year lows last week amid low layoffs, suggesting a modest pickup
October 22, 2026
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Brookings paper offers broad plan to shrink Fed balance sheet
By Michael S.
October 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Fed to skip October but raise rates again in December, nearly all economists say: Reuters poll
The Federal Reserve will skip raising interest rates this month and deliver a hike in December, according to nearly all economists polled by Reuters, as
October 20, 2026
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Korean canary in the AI coalmine
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift A rocky start for a South Korean startup cast a shadow over highly anticipated announcements by AI hyperscalers this week.
October 20, 2026
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology
Fed sees AI boom adding to inflation headache, but others may pay for the medicine
The artificial intelligence boom, increasingly acknowledged at the Federal Reserve as helping drive inflation, has left central bankers faced with
October 19, 2026
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Wall Street tumbles as worries about AI trade and high oil prices weigh
Wall Street tumbled on Friday, with CoreWeave, Broadcom and other AI-related technology
October 16, 2026
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Fed chair Warsh says price stability is key but shies away from signals about rates
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh says he won't prejudge what the U.S. central bank will do about interest rates at its upcoming meetings
October 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Fed's Hammack warns inflation expectations deterioration could require Fed response
By Michael S.
October 15, 2026
Economy|Finance
Fed's Warsh sees US resilience, mum on rate-path view
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh voiced optimism on Friday about US economic strength and surprise about how well global economies have
October 16, 2026
Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US
Global stocks flat as AI and rate fears hit tech
An index of global equity markets ended flat on Thursday as concerns about AI spending and higher interest rates fueled further selling in technology and
October 15, 2026
Economy|Science|Technology
S&P 500 ends higher as traders shift from AI to healthcare
The S&P 500 ended higher on Thursday, springing back from early losses as investors concerned about AI stocks shifted into Eli Lilly,
October 15, 2026
Business|Economy
Fed's Goolsbee on inflation: discouraging, but still some optimism
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said on Thursday that data this week showing stronger-than-expected consumer and producer price inflation has been "
October 15, 2026
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US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?
High gas prices are intensifying inflation and vacuuming up more of Americans’ dollars, yet consumers are still digging deep to spend, powering the economy, at least for now
October 15, 2026
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US producer prices post largest gain in 4-1/2 years; expensive gasoline boosts retail sales
US producer prices increased by the most in 4-1/2 years in September amid rising costs for goods and services, the latest indication of inflation
October 15, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy
Major brokerages expect Fed to hold rates ahead of policy meeting
Global brokerages expect the US Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, with BofA Global Research one of the only outliers among Wall Street majors.
October 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Dollar recedes from 18-month high as bond rally tempers impact of hot inflation data
The dollar retreated from an 18-month peak on Thursday as investors looked past strong US inflation and spending data to focus on a shakeout in the
October 15, 2026
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Wholesale inflation surged in September, keeping affordability in focus ahead of the midterms
Wholesale inflation surged in September, keeping affordability in focus ahead of the midterms
October 15, 2026
Business|Economy
US retail sales beat expectations in September on higher gasoline prices
US retail sales increased more than expected in September, boosted by higher gasoline prices, but spending elsewhere was moderate, which could temper economists'
October 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
US weekly jobless claims rise marginally amid low layoffs
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week amid low layoffs that are keeping the labor market stable.
October 15, 2026
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Warsh's quest for quiet Fed gets vocal pushback
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s call for a “quieter” central bank is facing pushback from colleagues who see
October 15, 2026
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UBS extends Fed tightening cycle forecast with March rate hike after inflation surprise
UBS Global Wealth Management expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates for a third time in March 2027, extending its tightening cycle into next year after stronger-than-
October 15, 2026
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Is the AI rout making bonds safe again?
A rude awakening over the debt-fuelled AI binge has sent investors rushing out of stocks and into government bonds, which now seem to
October 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Interview
Fed's Daly says rate hikes likely needed, but not urgently
The Federal Reserve will probably need to increase short-term interest rates further to rein in too-high inflation, San Francisco Federal Reserve
October 15, 2026
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Dollar hits 18-month high, then cools as investors await patient Fed
The US dollar hit an 18-month high on Wednesday after stronger-than-expected US inflation data briefly revived expectations for a Federal Reserve interest
October 14, 2026
Economy|Science|Technology
Trading Day: Tech melt
US stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq clocking its biggest fall in three months, on surprisingly strong inflation data and
October 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas, clothes, and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections
October 14, 2026
Business|Economy
High gasoline prices expected to boost US consumer inflation in September
US consumer prices likely surged in September, driven by rising gasoline and food costs, and adding to a string of unfavorable developments for President Donald Trump
October 14, 2026
Economy|Interview
Fed's Williams sees no need for rate hike in 2027, Bloomberg News reports
By Michael S.
October 14, 2026
Arts
Fed's Collins sees another rate hike on the table before end of 2026
By Michael S.
October 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Big banks post strong Q3 profits, but warn higher rates and inflation could bite
Wall Street’s biggest banks have reported another strong quarter as U.S. consumers continue to pay bills and businesses invest in AI
October 13, 2026
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Goolsbee says AI-induced inflation is 'jumping out of its lane,' Semafor reports
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said on Tuesday that inflation is starting to feel like "aggregate overheating" fueled by spillovers from the artificial
October 13, 2026
Arts
US Treasury yield peak still ahead as Fed likely to tighten again, PIMCO's Ivascyn says
US Treasury yields may have further room to rise, with the Federal Reserve likely to deliver one or two more rate increases before the current
October 13, 2026
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Higher yields revive the case for a new-look 60/40 portfolio
US investors are favourably reassessing the traditional 60% stock, 40% bond portfolio strategy as a selloff in government debt lifts yields to levels
October 13, 2026
Economy|Finance
South Korea's Lee says country cannot avoid raising interest rates
South Korea cannot avoid raising its benchmark interest rate in the near future to narrow a widening yield gap with the United States and align
October 13, 2026
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Fed's Hammack: Hope to cool demand, and inflation, without job market pain
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack said on Monday she hopes the Fed can lower inflation without damaging the job market, but that may
October 13, 2026
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Oil rallies, sending dollar higher on expectations of higher US rates
Oil prices climbed on Monday as attacks on Saudi Arabia overshadowed hopes for supply improvements, and expectations for higher US
October 12, 2026
Business|Economy
Fed's Hammack backs restrictive policy, says better if it comes 'relatively quickly'
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said on Monday the US central bank should move "relatively quickly" to a restrictive monetary policy stance in
October 12, 2026
Arts|Asia|Economy|Finance|MidEast
Dollar holds 18-month high as Gulf tension, US inflation keep investors on edge
The dollar held at an 18-month high on Monday, supported by safe-haven demand as attacks escalated in the Middle East over the weekend, keeping investors
October 12, 2026
Arts
Citi seeks rapid resolution of its US regulatory burdens
Citigroup is seeking to rapidly resolve its efforts to address regulatory demands that have long dogged the third-largest US bank, in
October 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Fed officials are warning of more pain. Many Americans are already feeling it
Fed officials are warning of more pain. Many Americans are already feeling it
October 12, 2026
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Bank earnings, CPI headline busy markets week as S&P 500 hovers near records
Quarterly earnings reports from banks, along with inflation data and other economic releases next week, will offer US stock investors insight into the
October 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Political
Fed's Cook lawyers say hearing will show no mortgage fraud case
Lawyers for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said on Friday that if a planned White House hearing on allegations against her is "anything close to objective," it will demonstrate
October 09, 2026
Business|Finance|Political|US
Trump establishes committee to investigate Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook in latest effort to fire her
President Donald Trump opened another chapter in his effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Friday by establishing a “committee of inquiry” to investigate allegations that she made false statements in mortgage applications
October 09, 2026
Economy|Finance
With midterms approaching, Americans’ confidence in the economy is in a tailspin
With midterms approaching, Americans’ confidence in the economy is in a tailspin
October 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Bonds, bombs and barricades
Could bond market pain be contagious?
October 09, 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as crude prices jump, chip stocks weigh
US stocks dipped on Thursday as crude prices surged on a spike in Middle East tensions and a cut in US output that stoked inflation
October 08, 2026
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US bonds rally after 30-year auction finds solid demand
US Treasuries rose on Thursday, with most yields across the curve falling for just the second time this week, after a 30-year bond auction met
October 08, 2026
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Dollar eases as European yields pull back from highs
The dollar retreated on Thursday as a rise in euro zone bond yields stalled, while expectations for the path of interest rates from the Federal Reserve
October 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
US jobless claims hover near 57-year low for fourth consecutive week
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued labor market stability despite a sharp
October 08, 2026
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Wall Street winces at bond squeeze
Stock markets finally stalled on Wednesday and early Thursday as the bond crunch ground on, with the latest Federal Reserve minutes showing most policymakers in
October 08, 2026
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Fed's Waller: More hikes needed, but there is 'flexibility' about the pace
US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday that additional rate hikes will likely be needed to lower inflation to the Fed's 2%
October 08, 2026
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Asia shares slip, bonds submerged in tide of AI debt
Asian shares slid on Thursday as strains in sovereign bond markets were aggravated by reports some major tech companies were seeking to raise billions in debt
October 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Trading Day: Stocks, bonds in delicate dance
A sea of red swept across global stocks on Wednesday as the bond market selloff picked up again and lifted long-dated US yields to 24-year highs,
October 08, 2026
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Wall Street ends lower, off record highs, as Treasury yields climb
Wall Street closed lower on Wednesday, as long-dated US Treasury yields resumed their climb, reviving fears about inflation and
October 07, 2026
Business|Finance
US bonds selloff eases, yields off highs, after strong 10-year note auction
US Treasuries rose in afternoon trading on Wednesday, with yields backing away from their highs as oil prices fell and a strong $39 billion
October 07, 2026