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The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday invalidated a significant part of President Donald Trump’s expansive tariff program, ruling that the law used to justify many of the duties does not grant the president authority to impose tariffs. The decision, delivered in a 6–3 ruling, marks a major setback for one …

Comments from Mary Daly reinforced the view that US monetary policy is on solid footing, with current settings seen as appropriate for prevailing economic conditions. Recent progress on inflation, alongside signs of a healthier balance in the labor market, has reduced the need for urgent policy changes.Inflation progress supports patienceDaly …

Global financial markets have experienced sharp volatility in recent weeks, driven by a combination of intertwined factors. Chief among them are concerns over disruptions in artificial‑intelligence–related stocks, a surge in technology spending, and a noticeable decline in investor appetite for riskier, actively traded assets. These themes form the core of …

The British Pound weakened against the US Dollar following the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75%. This “dovish hold” came after a split vote of 5–4, indicating the possibility of further easing ahead as inflation is expected to undershoot the target. Despite weak US labor …

Lionsgate Studios has appointed Steven T. Mnuchin, the former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, to its board of directors as the company looks to accelerate growth following its separation from Starz last year. The studio said Mnuchin’s financial and regulatory expertise will be a key asset as Lionsgate expands as …

President Donald Trump signaled fresh uncertainty over the future leadership of the Federal Reserve after expressing reluctance to nominate Kevin Hassett as the next central bank chair, a move that could significantly reshape the succession race.Speaking Friday, Trump suggested that keeping Hassett in his current role as head of the …

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled on Thursday that President Donald Trump is expected to make a decision on the next Federal Reserve Chair later this month, a move that could shape U.S. monetary policy for years to come.Trump is scheduled to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from …

With Jerome Powell’s term ending in May, the race to lead the US Federal Reserve has reached a critical moment. President Donald Trump is expected to reveal his nominee soon, a choice that will shape interest-rate policy, investor confidence, and the delicate balance between politics and central banking for years …

Financial markets ended last week in a state of uncertainty following the release of what were arguably the most consequential U.S. data sets for global trading: employment figures and inflation readings. These developments are the focus of this week’s market summary. U.S. labor‑market data reflected a continued deterioration over the …

The U.S. stock market experienced a notable pullback on Monday, December 8, as the holiday season’s optimistic rally met the sobering reality of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year. The S&P 500 slipped 0.5%, retreating from all-time highs as traders adopted a “wait-and-see” approach ahead of the …