Powell urges patience as oil shocks test the Fed’s hand
Jerome Powell is signaling the Fed should be patient when oil prices spike, focusing on whether shocks spill into broader inflation rather than reacting immedia...
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Dow in Correction as Big Tech Selloff Deepens: What’s Next
The Dow has slipped into “correction” territory as continued selling in mega-cap tech weighs on broader markets. This matters now because investors are reassess...
Wholesale Inflation Jumps in February, Rattling Markets
Wholesale inflation unexpectedly rose in February, signaling renewed price pressures in the supply chain. It matters now because stubborn input costs can delay ...
Fed Holds Rates 11–1 as War Clouds Inflation Outlook
The Federal Reserve voted 11–1 to keep interest rates unchanged, signaling patience as policymakers weigh sticky inflation against rising geopolitical risk. It ...
The Numbers to Watch This Week: Data That Moves Markets
“The numbers to watch this week” spotlights the most market-moving data releases—think inflation, jobs, rates, and major earnings—that shape sentiment fast. It ...
Job Openings Rise as Layoffs Fall—What It Signals Next
January data shows job openings ticking up while layoffs declined, suggesting the labor market remains resilient despite broader economic uncertainty. This matt...