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After the FOMC voted to keep interest rates unchanged in January, Christian Salomone says the potential for another rate cut hinges on the labor market taking a stark downturn. That said, recent economic data and comments made by Fed Chair Jerome Powell offer reprieve.
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The Fed held rates firm in its first meeting of 2026 and the market shrugged. Plus, tech earnings heat up.
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Asian currencies mostly strengthened against the dollar in the morning session amid Fed rate-cut prospects.
Singapore's central bank kept monetary-policy settings steady at its first meeting of the year, forecasting hotter inflation and relatively stronger growth.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell reveals American consumers are struggling and looking to "economize" purchases amid stubborn inflation, as central bank holds rates steady.
American Airlines faced the highest cancellation rates from recent winter storms, with a projected Q1 revenue hit of 1.5%. JetBlue and regional carriers also experienced elevated cancellations, but expect minimal full-year financial impact due to contract structures and limited exposure.
Meta, the sixth largest company by market cap on the Nasdaq, hit a high of 742.99 in extended trading.
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday offered up a "cheat sheet" for investors. "Shortages are true north," the "Mad Money" host said.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell may have dodged more questions than he answered at his latest press briefing.
The Fed models are wrong. Growth does not cause inflation.
The currency's decline renews fears that America's position in markets is waning.
The bank's monetary policy committee kept the nation's benchmark rate at 15%, while indicating it may start cutting at its next meeting in March.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shares his advice for whoever is chosen as the next Fed chair.
Jerome Powell advises his successor to stay out of politics and work with Congress as the Fed chair discusses his future at the central bank during a news conference Wednesday.
The dollar snapped higher and Wall Street wobbled on Wednesday, but not before the S&P 500 broke above 7,000 points for the first time, after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold and flagged rising inflation risks.
The Federal Reserve has voted to keep interest rates the same - despite pressure from Donald Trump to make a cut.
Fed Chair Powell said Wednesday that the U.S. economy "once again" surprised the Federal Open Market Committee with its strength. Powell specifically pointed to AI data center buildout and resilient consumer spending.
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As I write on Wednesday afternoon, the Federal Reserve just wrapped up its January FOMC meeting. The decision went exactly as expected – no rate cut.
The Federal Reserve wrapped up a two-day policy meeting Wednesday, delivering pretty much what the market expected.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that the committee was broadly in favor of holding rates steady this time around bloom.bg/3ZEDxg6
SpaceX is reportedly lining up four major Wall Street banks for a 2026 IPO that could provide the reset the market needs.
Powell has just two policy meetings left as chair — in March and April — before his term expires.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said, “The U.S. economy expanded at a solid pace last year and is coming into 2026 on a firm footing."
The Federal Reserve held rates steady on Wednesday, at the central bank's first meeting of the year. “Economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace,” a policy statement released by the Fed board said. “Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization. Inflation remains somewhat elevated.”
The Federal Reserve chose to pause rate cuts, even as it faces relentless attacks from President Trump for not cutting borrowing costs fast enough.
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The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, choosing to stand pat after cutting rates three times at the end of 2025.
The Fed opted to hold rates steady in January. Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave an optimistic outlook on the economy, including AI job gains.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell answers questions following the FOMC's decision to leave rates unchanged in January.
Fed Chair Powell offered a strong defense of central bank independence on Wednesday, arguing it is a cornerstone of modern democracies and a safeguard against the politicization of monetary policy. His comments come as President Trump has gotten increasingly vocal about controlling the Fed.
Markets have thrived despite unprecedented changes from the U.S. It may not last.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discusses the impact tariffs have had on good prices on Wednesday.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell offered his first explanation into his controversial decision to attend Fed Governor Lisa Cook's Supreme Court hearing. He said it was among the most important legal cases that the central bank has ever seen.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he has “nothing for you” on whether he will leave the Fed board when his term as chair is up in May. Powell also wouldn't say more about the DOJ probe launched by the Trump administration against the Fed.
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday. The federal funds rate remains in a range of 3.5% to 3.75% as policymakers paused after months of easing.
Options market activity shows traders are betting heavily on a weaker dollar.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell, faced with a question about the White House's efforts to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook, said his decision to attend the Supreme Court hearing on the case was "precedented," adding that the case is "perhaps the most important legal case in the Fed's 113 year history.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says employment and inflation risks have diminished during a news conference following the central bank's decision to leave interest rates unchanged. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
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The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, a widely expected move, but subtle shifts in the central bank's language signaled growing confidence in the US economy, analysts said. However, Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB pointed to its accompanying statement that, in her opinion, had some “interesting changes” compared to December, which are helping the dollar to recover.
The Federal Reserve just concluded its two-day January Open Market Committee meeting. To perhaps little surprise, policymakers held steady on their benchmark rate.