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Analysis: Markets heard a dovish Kevin Warsh. The Fed chairman’s own words suggest a rate hike
Investors saw Warsh’s press conference as dovish, but a closer reading of the Fed chair’s prepared remarks suggests he may be close to raising interest rates.
Trump says U.S. has ‘not agreed to’ grant Ukraine Patriot missile licenses
President Donald Trump said the U.S. hasn’t agreed to grant Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot missile systems.
Hamas says Trump’s Gaza ‘disarmament’ claim depends on Israel honoring commitments
Hamas says it will only disarm after Israel meets previous ceasefire commitments, despite President Donald Trump’s announcement of a breakthrough U.S.-brokered agreement.
Iran targets strategic U.S. assets in Kuwait, Bahrain after Egypt drone attack
Iran’s army said it launched attacks on strategic U.S. assets and military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Trump says sanctions bill should include tariffs on Iran, despite ‘trivial’ trade with U.S.
Trump said he’d “like to see tariffs on Iran” added to a bill that would impose economic sanctions on Russia and those supporting its war against Ukraine.
Trump floats pulling Blanche’s AG nomination until after GOP holdouts leave office
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is open to “temporarily withdrawing” Todd Blanche’s nomination as U.S. attorney general until after two Republican holdouts, Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, leave office next year. Read more Wealth managers face a new challenger: their clients’ AI chatbots Trump floated that possibility in a Truth Social post […]
Trump promised a ‘golden age’ for agriculture. Farmers in Iowa say they’re still waiting
President Donald Trump has promised a “golden age” for agriculture, but farmers in Iowa and elsewhere are struggling with tariffs and the Iran war.
Loeffler’s financial disclosure reveals husband’s ties to exclusive Trump Jr.-backed private club
The Executive Branch club, where members include Trump administration officials, investors and business leaders, charges a $500,000 entry fee.
U.S. strikes Iran after surprise missile attack, dashing hopes of de-escalation
The U.S. forces began launching strikes against Iran Wednesday stateside, plunging the two sides back into open conflict after a days-long pause.
Analysis: Fed Chairman Warsh’s credibility in question after leaving interest rates unchanged
The Fed held interest rates steady, but long-term Treasury yields jumped. Investors are questioning whether he will act forcefully enough on inflation.