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Fed's Williams: Inflation still too high, rate policy 'well positioned' to lower price pressures

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams: Inflation still too high, rate policy 'well positioned' to lower price pressures
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US weekly jobless claims drop more than expected

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, consistent with labor market resilience.

US weekly jobless claims drop more than expected
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Fed expected to hold rates steady in July, hike in September

The Federal Reserve won't raise interest rates next month even after a government report showed inflation based on the U.S. central bank's targeted measure was the

Fed expected to hold rates steady in July, hike in September
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US current account deficit widens more than expected in first quarter

The U.S. current account deficit widened more than expected in the first quarter amid a shortfall on the primary income balance, government data showed on Wednesday.

US current account deficit widens more than expected in first quarter
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Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections

President Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania, for a speech meant to focusing on the economy

Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections
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AI boom's US employment, wage impact muted so far, ECB study finds

A boom in the use of artificial intelligence may displace some workers, but the overall effect on aggregate employment or wages in the U.S. has been muted so far,

AI boom's US employment, wage impact muted so far, ECB study finds
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Warsh brings a skinny Fed approach to a complex, information-hungry world

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Warsh brings a skinny Fed approach to a complex, information-hungry world
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Stocks climb on chips, Brent gains on Iran deal doubts

Major stock indexes climbed on Thursday as semiconductor shares jumped, while Brent oil touched its lowest level in weeks before finishing

Stocks climb on chips, Brent gains on Iran deal doubts
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Citi delays outlook for Fed-cut timeline; data, speeches in focus after Warsh policy reform

Citigroup has pushed back its expectation for the U.S.

Citi delays outlook for Fed-cut timeline; data, speeches in focus after Warsh policy reform
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Warsh kicks off Fed chief era with sweeping review as rates remain unchanged

By Howard Schneider, Ann Saphir and Michael S.

Warsh kicks off Fed chief era with sweeping review as rates remain unchanged
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Warsh Fed holds rates steady. Trump says 'It's all right. Whatever.'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed confidence in Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh after the new central bank chief concluded his first rate-setting meeting with a

Warsh Fed holds rates steady. Trump says 'It's all right. Whatever.'
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Fed chief Warsh skips rate-path 'dot,' launches communications review

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh did not submit an interest-rate path projection as part of the central bank’s quarterly publication of economic projections on

Fed chief Warsh skips rate-path 'dot,' launches communications review
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Warsh promises a new vision for the Fed, as his colleagues eye a rate hike instead of a cut

Warsh promises a new vision for the Fed, as his colleagues eye a rate hike instead of a cut

Warsh promises a new vision for the Fed, as his colleagues eye a rate hike instead of a cut
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Strong US retail sales showcase economy's resilience despite Iran war

U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in May, with households boosting purchases of motor vehicles even as they paid more for gasoline, but a

Strong US retail sales showcase economy's resilience despite Iran war
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Dollar jumps as Fed holds rates but projects one hike later this year

The dollar strengthened across the board on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest rate steady and the Fed's statement

Dollar jumps as Fed holds rates but projects one hike later this year
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Container imports soar at busiest US port in May as buyers try to outrun rising fuel costs

Imports to the busiest U.S. container port in Los Angeles hit the second-highest level in history during May, as retailers rushed in products like

Container imports soar at busiest US port in May as buyers try to outrun rising fuel costs
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Nvidia's Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas

Nvidia is betting on artificial intelligence to revive U.S. manufacturing

Nvidia's Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas
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All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates

Ever since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame inflation or cut them as Trump has long demanded

All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates
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'Let the oil flow'

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Global stocks surged and oil prices slid on Monday after

'Let the oil flow'
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Warsh's debut Fed press conference may reveal his strategy for inflation, rates

New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has talked at length in recent years about the U.S. central bank's balance sheet, the need to say less

Warsh's debut Fed press conference may reveal his strategy for inflation, rates
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US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge

U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in May, leading to the largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as the Middle East conflict boosted the

US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge
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'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices rise amid Iran war

President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to embrace data showing inflation has risen more than 4%, telling reporters that he "loved"

'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices rise amid Iran war
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The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire

Unless Congress acts, 1 in 5 Americans who receive Social Security could see an across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% starting in 2032.

The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire
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S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes fell on Tuesday as a rebound in technology shares faded and as President Donald Trump said the U.S. must

S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter