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Fed's Waller says swift war end could keep rate cut hopes alive

Fed's Waller says swift war end could keep rate cut hopes alive

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Reopened Strait of Hormuz and falling oil prices may recast Fed's options for future cuts

Reopened Strait of Hormuz and falling oil prices may recast Fed's options for future cuts

By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - Reopened Middle East shipping and plummeting oil prices on Friday boosted bets the U.S.
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Take Five: Warsh, war and worsening conditions?

Take Five: Warsh, war and worsening conditions?

April 17 (Reuters) - Financial markets are in a buoyant mood as U.S. President Donald Trump signals confidence that the war in Iran will end soon, with talks probably on the cards again this weekend.
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Wall St futures climb on Middle East peace hopes as investors eye strong finish to week

Wall St futures climb on Middle East peace hopes as investors eye strong finish to week

April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday, setting the stage for a strong weekly close as investors embraced renewed optimism over de-escalating tensions in the Middle East. Sentiment improved after U.S.
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Fed chair nominee Warsh will have ideas, economy may deliver surprises, Daly says

Fed chair nominee Warsh will have ideas, economy may deliver surprises, Daly says

By Ann Saphir April 17 (Reuters) - Kevin Warsh may have plans for big changes at the U.S. central bank, but like previous Federal Reserve leaders cannot know what economic surprises he may need to deal with once he is in the role, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said on Friday. 
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Analysis-BOJ's hawkish hints keep rate hike on the cards

Analysis-BOJ's hawkish hints keep rate hike on the cards

By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda refrained from pre-committing to an April rate increase as the Iran war muddled the outlook, but left a few hawkish signs after this week's IMF meetings, suggesting a hike remains on the cards in June, if not this
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Fed's Williams Warns Middle East Conflict Driving Inflation Pressures

Fed's Williams Warns Middle East Conflict Driving Inflation Pressures

Fed's Williams Warns Middle East Conflict Driving Inflation Pressures
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Fed's Williams warns war is already driving up inflation pressures

Fed's Williams warns war is already driving up inflation pressures

By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, April 16 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Thursday that the Middle East war is already driving up inflationary pressures, in remarks that noted the central bank is in position to respond to whatever the economy might deliver.
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Fed's Miran may scale back rate-cut outlook again due to 'less favorable' inflation developments

Fed's Miran may scale back rate-cut outlook again due to 'less favorable' inflation developments

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, by far the U.S. central bank's most aggressive advocate for fast and immediate interest rate cuts, said on Thursday he may again scale back the pace at which he thinks rates should fall because inflation is
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Wall Street bank earnings in five charts as volatile markets take center stage

Wall Street bank earnings in five charts as volatile markets take center stage

By Manya Saini April 16 (Reuters) - Major U.S. banks delivered a split picture this week, as Middle East-linked market volatility lifted trading in the first quarter but clouded dealmaking prospects.
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Middle East Conflict Raises Inflation Concerns, Says New York Fed President

Middle East Conflict Raises Inflation Concerns, Says New York Fed President

Middle East Conflict Raises Inflation Concerns, Says New York Fed President
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US weekly jobless claims drop amid labor market stability; Iran war a risk

US weekly jobless claims drop amid labor market stability; Iran war a risk

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting labor market conditions remained stable, though employers are cautious about increasing headcount as the war with Iran casts a shadow over the economy.