February 2026 CPI: Inflation stayed consistent while still exceeding the Fed’s goal
Inflation remained elevated in February as consumer prices continued to surpass the Federal Reserve’s target interest rate, which sparked concerns about affordability among policymakers. On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the prices of everyday items like gasoline, groceries, and rent, increased by 0.3% month-over-month […]
Target lowers prices on 3,000 products as inflation stays higher than the Fed’s goal
Target Announces Price Cuts Amid Ongoing Inflation As inflation persists in the United States, surpassing the Federal Reserve’s 2% target for a fifth consecutive year, major retailers are adapting to sluggish demand and growing competition. On Wednesday, Target revealed it is reducing prices on over 3,000 products. This move aligns with mixed consumer sentiments in […]
feds remove NY judge known for approving the most asylum requests
Justice Department Dismisses Lenient New York Immigration Judge The Justice Department has reportedly let go of Judge Vivian Gordon Uluakpa, known for her leniency in immigration cases, as per a report from the Post. Uluakpa, who had a remarkable 97 percent approval rate for asylum seekers—higher than any other immigration judge in New York—was dismissed […]
As the US economy significantly slows down, the Fed’s favored measure of inflation remains high, probably delaying interest rate cuts.
U.S. Economic Growth Slows as Inflation Concerns Rise The latest economic report suggests a notable deceleration in U.S. economic growth, raising questions about the Federal Reserve’s ability to implement further interest rate cuts. On Friday, new data from the Commerce Department revealed that gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annualized rate of just 1.4% […]
EUR/USD drops under 1.2000 as Fed’s decision and Powell’s comments support the Dollar
The EUR/USD pair dropped over 0.60%, falling below the 1.2000 level on Wednesday, as the US Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged. During this time, Fed Chair Jerome Powell chose not to address political questions and maintained a neutral stance regarding monetary policy. Currently, the exchange rate sits at 1.1955. Euro declines as […]
US Dollar drops to 2022 lows as ‘Sell America’ trend grows ahead of Fed’s decision
Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, January 28th. The market sentiment continues to echo a “Let’s sell America” theme. On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar index (DXY) dipped to its lowest point since February 2022 as investors took a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions slated for Wednesday. Currently, the […]
After the Supreme Court discussions, Fed’s Lisa Cook reaffirms her support for the role.
Federal Reserve President Addresses Trump’s Push for Removal On Wednesday, Federal Reserve President Lisa Cook asserted the significance of her position amid President Donald Trump’s ongoing campaign to oust her. She stressed the need for the Federal Reserve to remain free from political influence. “Both research and experience indicate that the independence of the Federal […]
EUR/USD falls under 1.1650 as robust US data supports Fed’s steady stance
EUR/USD Trends Downward Amid Strong Dollar The EUR/USD pair continued its downward trend for the third straight session, trading at approximately 1.1640 during Asian hours on Thursday. This decline can be attributed to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar, boosted by better-than-expected results in the producer price index (PPI) and retail sales. Additionally, a decrease […]
Australian Dollar falls as US Dollar strengthens with Fed’s neutral position
The Australian dollar (AUD) continued its downward trend against the US dollar (USD) on Wednesday, marking its fifth consecutive day of decline. Still, there’s some speculation in the market that a potential interest rate hike from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could offer some support for the AUD, especially with discussions about a raise […]
EUR/USD stays around 1.1750 as weak US jobs support Fed’s easing stance.
The EUR/USD pair is stable around 1.1750, showing little change, as recent US employment figures suggest the Federal Reserve might continue its easing approach into next year. Currently, the pair has a minor decrease of 0.04%. Euro stays flat while US dollar remains steady following US employment news indicating a slowing labor market. Latest U.S. […]