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Fed officials urge patience on rate decisions amid tariff uncertainty

Jerome Powell speaking at a press conference about the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to interest rate decisions

Over recent months, you may have noticed rising concerns from Fed officials about the economic impact of ongoing tariffs. Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic and others emphasize that tariffs are expected to cause a prolonged period of elevated inflation, rather than a brief price spike. As a result, they advise patience with interest rate […]

Dow approaches new record and S&P hits all-time high after stronger-than-expected jobs data

Traders at the New York Stock Exchange celebrating as the Dow Jones Industrial Average hits a new record high.

Serendipity strikes the market as you witness the Dow nearing a new record while the S&P 500 hits an all-time high, fueled by stronger-than-expected job growth. The latest report shows a 147,000 jobs increase in June and a slight drop in unemployment to 4.1%, signaling resilience despite tariff concerns. Yet, you should also note the […]