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Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Signals Cautious Path Toward Further Cuts in 2026

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged at 4.25%-4.50% but Chair Powell indicated at least two more quarter-point reductions could come before year-end, citing continued progress on inflation and a resilient but moderating labor market.

Michael Torres·18m ago

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Wall Street Posts Best Week Since November as Earnings Season Beats Expectations

U.S. stocks closed sharply higher for a fifth consecutive session, with the S&P 500 gaining 2.8% for the week. Over 78% of reporting companies beat earnings estimates, the highest rate in six quarters, led by financials and industrials.

Robert Kim·2h ago

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Japan's Nikkei Surges to New Record as Yen Weakness Boosts Export Giants

The Nikkei 225 index surpassed 42,000 for the first time, driven by a weakening yen that has turbocharged earnings at Toyota, Sony, and other major exporters. The Bank of Japan faces mounting pressure to intervene in currency markets.

Yuki Nakamura·3h ago

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Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Signals Cautious Path Toward Further Cuts in 2026

Wall Street Posts Best Week Since November as Earnings Season Beats Expectations

Japan's Nikkei Surges to New Record as Yen Weakness Boosts Export Giants

Dollar Index Slides to 14-Month Low as ECB Holds Rates, Divergence Widens

Gold Breaks $2,500 Barrier as Central Banks Accelerate Reserve Diversification

Crude Oil Spikes Above $85 After OPEC+ Announces Deeper Production Cuts Through Q4