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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Tag: Federal Reserve

U.S. Growth Slows, Pressure Builds on Fed to Act

Expectations rise for a Fed interest rate cut amid worsening labor market signs and increased unemployment claims.

Gold Prices Plunge as Iran and Israel Call for Ceasefire

Gold prices fell as geopolitical tensions eased between Israel and Iran, with analysts predicting potential future increases.

Trump Threatens to Fire Powell (Again) as Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady

Trump criticizes Fed Chairman Powell, suggesting firing him over interest rate decisions, claiming it costs the U.S. significantly.

Wall Street Wobbles After Powell Says No Rush on Rate Cuts

U.S. markets closed mixed after the Fed maintained interest rates, with tech stocks like Tesla and Nvidia gaining amid cautious investor sentiment.

Trump, Vance Urge Fed to Cut Rates After CPI Miss

Trump and Vance urge the Fed to cut interest rates after disappointing May CPI data, signaling a deceleration in U.S. inflation.

Trump Pushes Powell to Cut Rates Amid Disappointing Jobs Report

Trump pressures Fed Chair Powell to cut interest rates amid slowing job growth, citing potential recession risks for the U.S. economy.

Powell Just Compared Today’s Risks to the 1970s Oil Crisis

Jerome Powell warns of prolonged high-interest rates, linking them to Trump's tariffs and potential supply shocks impacting the economy.

WTI Oil Dips After Fed’s Unexpected Silence on Rate Cuts

Oil prices fell after the Fed's steady interest rate decision, with Brent crude at $61.12 and WTI at $58.07 per barrel.

Markets Dip as Fed Kicks Off Key Meeting, Trade Talks Gain Steam

U.S. stock indices fell as investors await the Fed's interest rate decisions and trade negotiations, while Tesla and biotech stocks struggled.

Oil Snaps Back: U.S. Sanctions on Iran Fuel Fresh Price Surge

Oil prices surged after U.S. sanctions on Iran, despite previous declines due to market sentiment influenced by Trump’s criticism of the Fed.

Trump-Powell Fallout Roils Markets: Dow Plunges 972 Points, Tesla Drops Nearly 6%

The NYSE faced a major sell-off as doubts about the Fed's independence led to sharp declines in major tech stocks and the dollar.

Semiconductor Rout Sends Nasdaq Down 3%, S&P Falls 2.2%

The New York stock market plunged due to semiconductor export regulations and stagflation concerns, impacting major tech stocks.