The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busiest time of the year
May 21, 2026
Some U.S.
May 21, 2026
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to labor market resilience and giving the Federal Reserve room
May 21, 2026
The U.S.
May 21, 2026
The U.S. dollar retreated from a six-week high on Wednesday on rising hopes that the U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East.
May 20, 2026
The rate on the most popular U.S. home loan rose last week to its highest in seven weeks, as concerns about inflation from higher oil prices and an uncertain outlook for the Iran
May 20, 2026
President Donald Trump was incensed on February 20 when the U.S.
May 20, 2026
U.S.
May 20, 2026
The bond market is making noise again
May 19, 2026
The latest sharp selloff in U.S. Treasuries may be far from over.
May 19, 2026
After eight years of friction with the White House, a global pandemic, and a fight with high inflation, the U.S.
May 18, 2026
Is it a problem if the Fed speaks too much?
May 17, 2026
When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs
May 15, 2026
Powell, the most battle-tested Fed chair, finishes his term
May 15, 2026
By Michael S.
May 15, 2026
By Michael S.
May 15, 2026
U.S.
May 15, 2026
The dollar climbed for a fourth straight day on Thursday, as economic data continued to shift market expectations away from a potential rate cut from
May 14, 2026
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve
May 14, 2026
The U.S.
May 13, 2026
What to know about incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, in one resume
January 30, 2026
Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell
May 14, 2026
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve
May 13, 2026
Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said on Wednesday the U.S. central bank may need to raise interest rates if inflation pressures do not abate.
May 13, 2026
U.S. producer prices posted their biggest increase in four years in April, boosted by soaring costs for goods and services, the latest sign of
May 13, 2026
The S&P 500 was subdued at the open on Wednesday, as hotter-than-anticipated producer prices reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve would keep monetary policy restrictive all
May 13, 2026
Kevin Warsh will face a key moment in his first weeks as U.S.
May 13, 2026
The dollar held near a one-week high on Wednesday on renewed uncertainty in the Middle East and as traders digested a hotter-than-expected
May 13, 2026
The U.S.
May 12, 2026
U.S. consumer inflation increased further in April, with the annual rate posting its largest gain in three years, heightening political risks for
May 12, 2026
Kevin Warsh has come under scrutiny for his ties to finance, but that background may also bolster more independence once he’s confirmed as Federal Reserve chairman.
May 12, 2026
U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher
May 12, 2026
U.S. consumer prices rose at a brisk clip for a second straight month in April, posting the largest
May 12, 2026
The U.S. dollar climbed for a second straight session on Tuesday, after U.S. economic data showed inflation continued to increase, while uncertainty
May 12, 2026
U.S. stock index futures held on to their losses on Tuesday as investors assessed April inflation data and its impact on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path.
May 12, 2026
Kevin Warsh, U.S.
May 12, 2026
BofA Global Research and Goldman Sachs are the latest brokerages to revise their U.S.
May 11, 2026
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched record highs on Friday, boosted by gains in Nvidia, Sandisk and other AI-related stocks, while a stronger-than-expected jobs
May 08, 2026
The ongoing war with Iran and its shock to oil prices and supplies have rocketed to the top of the list of concerns for financial stability, according
May 09, 2026
U.S. employment increased more than expected in April while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, pointing to labor market resilience and reinforcing expectations that
May 08, 2026
By Michael S.
May 08, 2026
U.S. job growth likely slowed in April as the boost from warmer weather and return of striking health workers faded, but that would not signal a
May 08, 2026
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Thursday that she hears concerns from businesses that an inflationary mindset is starting to become
May 08, 2026
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Thursday said she was committed to returning inflation to the Fed’s 2% target, adding that there’s no indication yet that the
May 07, 2026
By Michael S.
May 07, 2026
Wall Street banks will push again to shrink capital charges on credit card lines and globally important U.S. lenders as they make a final bid to win
May 07, 2026
Fed officials are growing anxious about the Iran war
May 07, 2026
Even if artificial intelligence is as transformative as advertised the U.S.
May 07, 2026
Rising productivity won't necessarily lower inflation and could actually increase it if businesses and households anticipate future gains and begin to
May 06, 2026
The dollar slipped across the board on Wednesday as investors grew optimistic about a possible end to the Iran war, while a sudden jump in the Japanese
May 06, 2026
Developments in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran will steer the dollar in the near term, said FX strategists in a Reuters poll, who held on to their
May 06, 2026
The release of transcripts of Federal Reserve rate-setting meetings, a cornerstone of its transparency for more than 30 years, undermines the debate
May 06, 2026
The release of the U.S. employment report later this week will serve as a test of whether the economy remains resilient enough to keep the Federal Reserve's
May 05, 2026
U.S. job openings slipped in March, but a surge in hiring suggested the labor market was regaining its footing after struggling last year.
May 05, 2026
By Michael S.
May 04, 2026
Oil prices jumped 6% on Monday and stocks fell as Iran escalated its military campaign, hitting several ships in the Strait of Hormuz and setting
May 04, 2026
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Monday that there’s more agreement on the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee than last week’s policy
May 04, 2026
U.S. equity fund inflows ebbed to a six-week low in the week through April 29 as investors concerned over a surge in crude oil prices exercised caution ahead of a monetary policy
May 04, 2026
Barclays on Monday joined a growing list of brokerages to bet on no policy easing from the U.S.
May 04, 2026
By Michael S.
May 03, 2026
US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell
May 04, 2026
By Michael S.
May 03, 2026
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said stress in private credit could spark "psychological contagion" leading to a broader credit crunch, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.
May 03, 2026
Inflation data last week was "bad news" for the U.S.
May 03, 2026
The Fed subtly signaled that only rate cuts are on the table. Some Fed officials are crying foul
May 02, 2026
U.S. manufacturing activity held steady in April, but supplier delivery performance worsened as the war in the Middle East disrupted shipping in the
May 01, 2026
By Michael S.
May 01, 2026
By Michael S.
May 01, 2026
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!
May 01, 2026
Global bond prices and stocks rose on Thursday as oil prices retreated from four-year highs, while the yen jumped after
April 30, 2026
President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, has said he wants to bring “regime change” to the central bank, but if confirmed by the Senate he will find a Fed already transformed by the White House’s attacks
May 01, 2026
Americans are paying for the war in Iran with every visit to the gas station, but some of the damage to the U.S. economy is being offset — for now anyway — by big tax refunds and an investment boom driven by artificial intelligence
April 30, 2026
U.S. economic growth regained speed in the first quarter as businesses boosted investment in artificial intelligence and government spending
April 30, 2026
U.S. economic growth picked up in the first quarter on a rebound in government spending, but the increase is likely temporary as the war with Iran drives up gasoline
April 30, 2026
Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room
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