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Take Five: Sell in May? Let's find out

Take Five: Sell in May? Let's find out

LONDON, May 1(Reuters) - From high oil prices and the conflict in the Middle East to Japan's yen, the latest U.S. jobs data, an Australian rate decision, and a UK local election: there's plenty for traders to mull over in coming days.
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Analysis-Despite change atop the Fed, investor hopes for rate cuts hit hurdles

Analysis-Despite change atop the Fed, investor hopes for rate cuts hit hurdles

By Lewis Krauskopf and Suzanne McGee NEW YORK, April 30 (Reuters) - Investors are turning the page to a newly led U.S. Federal Reserve that has long been expected to have a more dovish bent, but instead faces a bumpier rates path ahead.
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Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates Amid Rising Treasury Yields

Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates Amid Rising Treasury Yields

Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates Amid Rising Treasury Yields
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Federal Reserve Dissenters Oppose Indication of Future Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Dissenters Oppose Indication of Future Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Dissenters Oppose Indication of Future Rate Cuts
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US growth picks up; PCE inflation is higher but in line with expectations

US growth picks up; PCE inflation is higher but in line with expectations

NEW YORK, April 30 (Reuters) - 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 prices and squeezes household budgets.
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Federal Reserve Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh's Policies Raise Concerns for Stock Market

Federal Reserve Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh's Policies Raise Concerns for Stock Market

President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, raising concerns among investors about potential changes in monetary policy. Warsh's approach includes shrinking the Fed's balance sheet and eliminating forward guidance, which could impact the stock market. The Federal Reserve's balance sheet, which expanded significantly during the financial crisis and pandemic, is seen by Warsh as 'fiscal policy in disguise.' His nomination has sparked debate about the future direction of U.S. monetary policy and its implications for financial markets.
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US bond markets diverge as Middle East conflict tests Fed outlook

US bond markets diverge as Middle East conflict tests Fed outlook

By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) - A Middle East conflict now in its ninth week has splintered the U.S. fixed-income market, with investors in corporate credit behaving as if the Iran war is over while those holding Treasuries remain focused on inflation risks that could
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Ford raises profit outlook for 2026 despite nagging aluminum supply costs

Ford raises profit outlook for 2026 despite nagging aluminum supply costs

By Nora Eckert DETROIT, April 29 (Reuters) - Ford Motor lifted its annual guidance on Wednesday by $500 million, aided by significant tariff refunds, but said it still faces rising materials costs as it works to source aluminum for its lucrative F-150 pickup trucks. A U.S.
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Fed holds rates steady, but board vote is most divided since 1992

Fed holds rates steady, but board vote is most divided since 1992

NEW YORK, April 29 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve held its policy rate steady on Wednesday, as was widely expected, citing rising concerns about inflation in what is likely to be Jay Powell's last meeting as chair.
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Fed likely to hold rates steady at what may be last meeting of Powell era

Fed likely to hold rates steady at what may be last meeting of Powell era

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday as officials debate whether to flag risks of rising inflation in a policy statement issued after what may be Jerome Powell's final meeting as head of the U.S. central bank.
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Kevin Warsh Nominated as Fed Chair, Signals Potential Shift in Monetary Policy

Kevin Warsh Nominated as Fed Chair, Signals Potential Shift in Monetary Policy

Kevin Warsh Nominated as Fed Chair, Signals Potential Shift in Monetary Policy
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Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Criticizes Jerome Powell's Policies, Signals Potential Shift at Federal Reserve

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Criticizes Jerome Powell's Policies, Signals Potential Shift at Federal Reserve

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Criticizes Jerome Powell's Policies, Signals Potential Shift at Federal Reserve