The move reflected a broad “risk-off” response to concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve.
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POLITICS
Powell Says He’s Under Criminal Probe, Warns of Threat to Fed Independence
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnPowell was first nominated by Trump in 2017, yet their relationship deteriorated as the Fed resisted pressure for faster rate …
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LifeMARKETS
U.S. Inflation Cools More Than Expected in November — But Tariffs Still Bite
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnHeadline CPI undershoots forecasts, yet economists warn the relief may be temporary as trade costs continue to squeeze consumers
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World Markets
S&P 500 Treads Water After Three-Day Slide as Weak Jobs Data Tests Fed-Cut Hopes
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnMixed labor signals and looming inflation data keep Wall Street cautious after a bruising run
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FinanceWorld Markets
Fed Cuts Rates for the Third Straight Meeting — but Issues Stark Warnings About 2026 Inflation, Political Pressure, and Data Blind Spots
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnThe 0.25% reduction offers short-term relief, yet the central bank signals a far more uncertain—and politically fraught—path ahead.
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BUSINESS
Fed set to cut rates again — but signal a possible pause as political and economic pressures collide
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnWith inflation uncertainty, missing data from the shutdown, and Trump pressing for deeper cuts, the December decision could redefine the …
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Investors brace for the year’s final rate move and Powell’s guidance on what comes next
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Futures & CommoditiesMARKETS
Global markets wobble as Fed meeting begins, bond yields surge, and tech battles intensify
As the Fed decision approaches, analysts warn of the ECB’s new challenge: “passive easing” — the risk that falling market …
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MARKETSWorld Markets
Europe opens in wait-and-see mode as markets hold breath for pivotal Fed decision
Flat futures, lighter regulations and fresh corporate moves set the tone for a cautious trading day across the region
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Regional sentiment weakens in lockstep with Wall Street ahead of the U.S. central bank’s final policy decision of 2025