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US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar's value sinks again
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (132+ words) Trader Michael Capolino, left, and Specialist Thomas McArdle work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday. Richard Drew " AP Trader William Lawrence works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. NEW YORK " U.S. stock…...
Stocks edge a bit below their latest records on Wall Street
1+ week, 3+ day ago (164+ words) Former New York Knicks John Starks, center, joined by other Knicks Alumni, gavels trading closed at the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Trader James Conti works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Richard Drew…...
Inflation cooled slightly in December though it remains above Fed's target
1+ week, 6+ day ago (172+ words) Nam Y. Huh " AP A woman checks gas prices before she fills up her vehicle's gas tank at a gas station in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. A cashier rings up groceries in Dallas, Aug. 28, 2025. FILE -American Giant clothing is displayed at…...
December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show
3+ week, 6+ day ago (250+ words) Some Federal Reserve officials who supported cutting a key interest rate earlier this month could have instead backed keeping the rate unchanged, minutes released Tuesday show, underscoring the divisions and uncertainty permeating the central bank. At their December 9-10 meeting Fed…...
Wall Street veers upward after Trump softens his criticism of China
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (169+ words) Traders James Bodner, foreground, and Chris Lagana work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday. Options trader Steven Rodriguez works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Richard Drew " AP NEW YORK " And…...
Powell signals Federal Reserve to move slowly on interest rate cuts
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (223+ words) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday signaled a cautious approach to future interest rate cuts, in sharp contrast with other Fed officials who have called for a more urgent approach. In remarks in Providence, Rhode Island, Powell noted that…...
Federal Reserve official accused of mortgage fraud says she won't be 'bullied' by Trump into resigning
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (191+ words) Manuel Balce Ceneta " AP FILE " Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook, speaks during a conversations with leaders from organizations that include nonprofits, small businesses, manufacturing, supply chain management, the hospitality industry, and the housing and education…...
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged even as Trump demands cuts
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (261+ words) The Federal Reserve is leaving its key short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year, brushing off repeated calls from President Donald Trump for a cut. The Fed's decision Wednesday leaves its key short-term rate at about 4.3%, where…...
Wall Street's winning week ends with more records for US stocks
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (209+ words) U.S. stocks rose to more records as they capped another winning week. The S&P 500 climbed 0.4% to set an all-time high for the fifth time this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite added 0.2% to its own…...
The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on US goods in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (102+ words) PARIS " The European Union will suspend retaliatory'tariffs'on U.S. goods scheduled to take effect Monday in hopes of reaching a trade deal with the Trump administration by the end of the month. PARIS " The European Union will suspend retaliatorytariffson U.S. goods scheduled to…...