Pace of Inflation Held Steady in December; Consumer Prices Up 2.7% on Year
Groceries and restaurant meals had large price increases over the month, while gasoline costs and used car prices declined.
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Jamie Dimon Warns Political Interference With Fed Would Push Up Rates
The JPMorgan chief reiterated his support of the Fed after the DOJ investigation.
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Global Central Bankers Rush to Defend Fed's Powell
The statement from the European Central Bank and others is an unprecedented step that underlines how seriously they view the threat to the Fed's independence.
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U.S. Small-Business Confidence Rises Amid Brighter Outlook Expectations
Small-business confidence in the U.S. rose in December, driven by a jump in those expecting better business conditions going forward.
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Oil Hits 7-Week High. Trump Tariffs Threat Sparks Concern Over Iran Supply.
President Donald Trump has said he will tariff buyers of Iranian crude, sending prices higher
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Dow Futures Inch Down Ahead of Inflation Data, Bank Earnings
U.S. stock futures inched lower amid bank earnings and ahead of inflation data.
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An Isolated Iran Finds China's Friendship Has Limits
Beijing denounced Trump's 25% tariff on countries that do business with Tehran, but seems reluctant to offer more support.
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Trump Allies and Officials Fear Blowback From Powell Probe
They are concerned that the DOJ's criminal investigation could imperil the president's nominees in the Senate and rattle markets.
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Eurozone's Household Saving Rate Declined in Third Quarter
The eurozone's saving rate fell in the third quarter of last year, helping support the economy as spending modestly recovered.
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This Earnings Season Is Still All About AI. That Won't Last.
A wider range of companies are likely to contribute to 2026's market gains as the economy holds steady and investors exit riskier artificial intelligence bets.
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Japan Stock Index Hits New Record on Hopes for General Election
Expectations are growing for a general election next month that could solidify Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's political standing and allow her to take bolder steps to boost the economy.
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Expect a Busy Year in Obesity Drugs as New Pills Hit the Market
Pill versions of the successful GLP1 drugs from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly will likely be on the market in 2026's first half.
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He's Their Daddy. Meme-Stock Traders Rush to Powell's Defense.
Individual investors took to social media to cheer on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who accused the White House of using a criminal probe to pressure the central bank.
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U.S. to Impose 25% Tariff on Countries Doing Business With Iran, Trump Says
The move comes as the White House weighs a response to protests in Iran that have rocked its government.
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Bitcoin, XRP Prices Rise. Why This 'Big Week for Crypto' Can Spark a Rally.
Bitcoin and other digital assets were rising early Tuesday as traders assessed the progress of long-awaited crypto legislation.
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