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The Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Week Brings Fed Minutes
Markets will be closed on Monday to observe Presidents' Day, but the remainder of the holiday-shortened week will be busy, featuring previously delayed economic reports, the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes for January, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, as well as manufacturing and services purchasing managers' index (PMI) readings.
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David Einhorn says the Fed will cut 'substantially more' than two times
David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital anticipates the Federal Reserve will cut more than twice in 2026, which is what traders have priced in.
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Seasonality Indicates an Important Peak in March for the NASDAQ 100
Since price has not moved much since October last year, and given mid-term election-year seasonality, we find that an important high, ideally around $26,600, is due around March 18.
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The jobs picture still looks muddy, even with surprisingly strong January growth
January job gains were better than anything the U.S. economy saw in 2025 but not still enough to sound an all-clear on what has otherwise been a stagnant labor market. "We're heading from a jobless expansion to potentially an income-less expansion, because income is essentially the combination of jobs and wages," said economist Gregory Daco.
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Here's how to trade around the hot jobs report
The Investment Committee debate how to play the hot jobs report pushing stocks higher.
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How Are Investors Dealing With AI Fears These Days? ‘Sell First, Ask Questions Later'
This week it was financials. Last week it was software and legal services.
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10-year Treasury yield moves higher on stronger-than-expected January jobs report
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher Wednesday in response to January job creation that was more than double what Wall Street was expecting.
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ECONOMIC SHOWDOWN: White House says Fed has room to act
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the labor market, the next move by the Federal Reserve and President Donald Trump's remarks on economic growth.
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US Fed to review previously flagged bank shortcomings, memo says
The Federal Reserve plans to review all issues its examiners had previously flagged for banks to address, as the U.S. central bank overhauls its oversight of the nation's financial institutions, according to a memo sent to staff and seen by Reuters.
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Tariff revenue soars more than 300% as U.S. awaits Supreme Court decision
Tariff collections surged in January, with the U.S. collecting some $30 billion in customs duties. This put the year-to-date tally at $124 billion, up 304% from the same period in 2025.
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For Now, Healthcare Powers U.S. Job Market. But Trouble Could Be Ahead
More than half of the U.S. job gains in Labor Department's new employment report came from the healthcare sector, but looming cuts to healthcare spending could change that in the near future.
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Stocks Grind Higher, But Early Signs Of A Defensive Shift Emerging
Overall market momentum still positive as S&P 500 extends its uptrend. Defensive signals are emerging: value stocks and consumer staples showing relative strength.
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Worried About a Stock Selloff? The Economy Isn't.
There are a few times throughout history, such as 1946, 1962, and 1987, when losses in the S&P 500 did little to impede the global economy.
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The latest jobs report is bad news if you're looking for work — except in these fields
January's jobs report easily surpassed Wall Street expectations, giving a temporary boost to stocks Wednesday — but it was downbeat data for many Americans who are unemployed and looking for work.
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Brazil's Triple Macro Alignment Could Trigger A Multi-Year Bull Market
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF is a Strong Buy as Brazil faces a rare alignment of falling interest rates, a weakening dollar, and a commodities supercycle. Brazil's market has historically delivered double-digit gains during rate-cutting cycles, with Ibovespa rising in 100% of cases post-first Selic cut since 2005.
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Trump: I hiked Swiss tariffs because their president was rude to me
Is it a national-security matter if a foreign leader speaks in a way the president doesn't like?
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Here are the five key takeaways from the January jobs report
The January nonfarm payrolls report beat Wall Street expectations in both job creation and the unemployment rate.
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Why investors aren't loving this January jobs report
Volatility is back on Wall Street on Wednesday, this time with a surprisingly strong jobs report for January playing a central role in the day's turbulence.
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Wall Street's Top Brass Try to Soothe Investor Jitters About Software
Executives from firms including Goldman and Blackstone say last week's slide in the sector was overblown.
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Prediction markets head into basketball season on a high from Super Bowl
Prediction markets saw record numbers during the Super Bowl and are looking ahead to other major sports events this year that are expected to drive surging volumes — and profits. Such markets allows users to buy event contracts for a wide swath of financial, weather and pop culture events, but sports have been a main driver.
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