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Richmond Fed’s Tom Barkin Flags Potential Inflation Re-Acceleration, Labor Supply Risks; Hawkish Lean Pressures Risky Bets
Barkin signals rate cuts have cushioned jobs and inflation is cooling but still above target, keeping the Fed ready to act.
Gold, Silver and other Metal Futures Extend Losses as ‘Sell America’ Trade reverses after Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair
Warsh’s hawkish Fed nomination strengthened dollar, lifted yields, crushed gold and silver, while weak China PMIs also added pressure on commodities.
Chicago Gauge Breaks A 25-Month Slump, Signaling Fresh Life In U.S. Manufacturing
Regional manufacturing surveys surged into expansion in January, signaling economic momentum, stronger orders, easing prices, and growing optimism ahead of ISM’s national data.
U.S. trade deficit hit a 34-year high in November As Tech Exports Surge; Atlanta Fed GDPNow Q4 Growth Forecast Lowered
Artificial intelligence (AI)-related demand perked up tech exports in November as the monthly trade deficit hit the highest level in about two-and-a-half decades.
Jobless Claims Data Sends a Message: The Fed Isn’t Cutting Anytime Soon
The jobless claims report for the week ended Jan. 24 showed that the underlying labor market trend remained fairly resilient.
Tradovate Outage Sparks Trader Backlash — Firm Says Services Restored
The futures trading firm faced a disruption, impacting simulated accounts and reportedly live users, sparking trader frustration despite the firm reporting services restored.
Consumer Confidence Shock Hits Market As Dollar Slides Ahead Of Fed Decision
U.S. consumer confidence slumps to lowest in nearly 12 years, increasing pressure on the dollar ahead of Fed decision.
USD/JPY Nosedives As Market Reassesses Central Bank Paths And Intervention Risk — What A Weaker Greenback Means For US
Yen surged on intervention rumors, dragging the dollar lower, while strategists see higher odds of coordinated action as policy divergence supports JPY.
Strong Durable Goods Orders Data Ignites Risk-on Mood As Traders Eye Fed Pause
U.S. durable goods surge as transportation orders drove gains, core investment improved, as markets await a likely dovish Fed pause decision.
Consumer Sentiment Edges Up, Inflation Still a Worry—What Will the Fed Do Next?
January consumer sentiment beat expectations but remains below last year as inflation worries and labor market uncertainty persist.
Yen Jumps on Hawkish BoJ Hold; USD/JPY Rally Fades Ahead of Fed Risk Event
BoJ held rates but sounded hawkish, boosting yen; dollar weakened ahead of Fed decision amid geopolitical and tariff uncertainties.
China Regulatory Clampdown Adds New Pressure As Copper, Aluminum And Platinum Futures Extend Losses
Metals slid as dollar strength, China’s clampdown on high-frequency trading, and hawkish Fed signals pressured prices, offsetting strong industrial demand and keeping markets cautious globally.