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Growth1 min read
Americans Keep Spending Despite High Rates. And That May Force the Fed to Hike Again
Americans kept spending in May despite surging costs, with income growth absorbing the pressure but the resilience that supports economic growth is the same force keeping a Fed rate hike firmly on the table.
By Shanthi RexalineJun 25, 2026, 2:36 PM ET
Energy1 min read
US Stock Futures Climb as Trump-Xi Summit Opens; Retail Sales, Jobless Claims in Focus
S&P 500 and Dow futures point higher in early trade; oil volatile on Hormuz risk while gold eases and the dollar flat ahead of the 8:30 a.m. retail sales print.
By MarketFramework StaffMay 14, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
Futures Trading1 min read
Hot ISM manufacturing data lifts rate hike expectations, leaving ES balanced at 7,000
Stronger-than-expected manufacturing data shifts focus to higher yields and a firmer dollar, pressuring rate-sensitive and commodity futures.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 2, 2026, 2:12 PM ET
Futures Trading1 min read
Dimon Warns Surging US Debt Could Hit Crisis Levels as Iran Oil Shock Worsens Inflation Outlook
Jamie Dimon warns geopolitical tensions and supply shocks may drive persistent inflation and higher rates, while urging policy reforms, stronger alliances, and investment to boost U.S. economic growth.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 6, 2026, 9:21 AM ET
Agricultural Commodities1 min read
US Stock Futures Edge Higher as Traders Brace for Fed Decision, Mag 7 Earnings; Crude Tops $103
Equity contracts edge higher after Tuesday's pullback; oil extends rally on Hormuz risk and UAE's OPEC+ exit, gold slips and dollar softens.
By MarketFramework StaffApr 29, 2026, 7:52 AM ET
Energy1 min read
Crude Steadies Near $73: Is the Floor Holding, and What Does It Mean for Inflation and Interest Rates?
With inventory deficits deep, supply recovery slow, and second-round inflation entrenched, the Fed's hawkish stance has room to run.
By Shanthi RexalineJun 23, 2026, 3:21 PM ET
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
US Labor Market Softens While Consumer Confidence Edges Up, Even as Iran War Drives Inflation Expectations Higher
The labor market showed early signs of cooling in February, with job openings declining and hiring slowing but consumer confidence edged up in March, accompanied by rising inflation expectations and growing recession fears.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 31, 2026, 11:36 AM ET
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
Iran Conflict Clouds US Services Growth in April; Labor Market Signals Stability Ahead of Friday’s Jobs Report
U.S. services activity expanded in April but missed forecasts, while job openings held steady in March and hiring rose, signaling a cooling yet resilient labor market amid geopolitical uncertainty.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 5, 2026, 11:47 AM ET
Energy1 min read
Crude Heads Toward Lowest In Nearly 2 Months, Rate-Hike Fears Fade, but Inflation Keeps Markets Guessing
Oil fell despite renewed Middle East tensions as traders focused on uninterrupted supply flows and mixed U.S. inflation data. With the FOMC looming and rate-hike risks lingering, bearish technicals kept crude under pressure.
By Shanthi RexalineJun 12, 2026, 3:19 PM ET
Energy1 min read
Strong Inventory Draw, Weak Price: Crude's $70 Battle Exposes a Market Losing Faith in the Demand Story
Despite 9 straight weeks of inventory draws, WTI crude cracked below $73 as dollar strength, Fed rate hike fears, and Hormuz reopening hopes overwhelmed bullish supply data.
By Shanthi RexalineJun 24, 2026, 3:21 PM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
Yuan Retreats Further from 3-Year High After China’s Central Bank Stands Pat on Rates Despite Iran Conflict Fears
China kept loan prime rates unchanged, encouraged by the better-than-expected GDP data reported last week.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 19, 2026, 11:34 PM ET
Energy1 min read
US Stock Futures Higher as Big Tech Beats, Oil Retreats from 4-Year Highs; ECB, Q1 GDP and Apple on Deck
Alphabet, and Amazon shares rally following first-quarter earnings, thanks to the ongoing AI momentum, although Meta's capex shock tempered the mood, and crude oil pulled back from a four-year high.
By MarketFramework StaffApr 30, 2026, 7:30 AM ET