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Risk assets tumbled as a wave of bearish sentiment gripped markets, with escalating trade tensions, disappointing earnings and signs of economic fragility weighing on investor confidence. President Donald Trump confirmed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, effective March 4, while also...

Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional details. The Federal Reserve's key inflation measure came in in-line with expectations on Friday, with headline PCE inflation marking its first slowdown in four months. The Details: The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index grew by...

The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain its current interest rate policy for the foreseeable future, according to Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, as policymakers continue to evaluate inflation trends and labor market conditions. Hammack emphasized patience on Thursday, stating that while...

The market is coming off a relatively slow week and heading into what looks to be an eventful one. Stocks showed strength throughout the week but sold off sharply on Friday following a weaker consumer confidence report and growing fears of an economic slowdown due to tariffs and DOGE. The spotlight...

The U.S. dollar’s recent slide has less to do with trade and more with the Fed’s indifference to rising inflation expectations, according to JPMorgan analyst Meera Chandan. The sharp drop in U.S. real yields, fueled by the Fed's hands-off approach, has pushed the greenback lower....

Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors' favorite stocks over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories. This week, Wall Street retreated from record highs, influenced by Walmart's (NYSE:WMT) cautious profit outlook and the Federal Reserve's emphasis on persistent...

Wall Street eased from record highs after Walmart's weak outlook raised concerns about consumer spending and economic growth, while investors also assessed signals from the Federal Reserve and trade policy uncertainties. Minutes from the latest Fed meeting confirmed a cautious stance. Officials...

As markets navigate a challenging landscape, George Smith, Portfolio Strategist for LPL Financial, is advocating a recalibrated asset allocation strategy for the next three to five years. His outlook reflects a "higher-for-longer" interest rate environment, subdued economic growth, and inflation...

Minutes from the January Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting released Wednesday showed many of the Federal Reserve's policymakers stressed the need for additional evidence that inflation was cooling before any further interest rate cuts could be considered.  The Details: The January...

All three major U.S. indices are red in Wednesday's midday trading as investors weighed President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on auto imports, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. An official announcement is expected as soon as April 2.  Markets are anticipating the release of the most...

Major U.S. indices are little-changed in Tuesday's midday trading as investors monitor recent geopolitical developments and anticipate the release of the latest FOMC minutes on Wednesday. U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia Tuesday to begin peace negotiations, marking their first high-...

Inflation concerns loom over the U.S. economy, but Wall Street remains resilient as investors focus on optimism surrounding Ukraine peace talks and a tariff plan from President Donald Trump that appears less severe than initially feared—at least for now. In January, the headline Consumer Price...

Consumer spending took a sharp hit in January, with retail sales plunging far more than expected, raising concerns about the strength of economic growth. The Commerce Department data released on Friday signals potential headwinds as the Federal Reserve assesses its next policy moves. What Happened...

Inflation is back in the spotlight as broad-based price pressures hit U.S. producers in January 2025, fueling concerns that businesses will either absorb rising costs or pass them to consumers and dampening hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The Producer Price Index surged 3.5% year...

U.S. stock futures were mixed on Thursday after a hotter-than-expected January inflation print, which was released on Wednesday. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones declined in premarket, whereas Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 were up. Traders await the headline and core producer price index data for...