First Financial News Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/first-financial-news First Financial News gives listeners a fast, clear audio briefing on the economy, markets, the Federal Reserve, inflation, jobs, and major global financial moves. Each episode turns the latest FirstFinancialNews.com stories into concise, easy-to-follow audio so listeners know what happened, why it matters, and what to watch next. © 2026 First Financial News. All rights reserved. 2dad1dd4-78ce-58b7-8137-315a8dd8a69d yes en Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:07:39 -0700 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:08:15 -0700 https://firstfinancialnews.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/rmGn0KJesVGeS97Mo4D9XUJJjTUXycfDx08LwX3i7-U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yMzZk/MWM5ZDE2ZGU4MWI4/NDQzMWMyNGY4NDUz/Y2ExYS5wbmc.jpg First Financial News https://firstfinancialnews.com episodic First Financial News Desk First Financial News gives listeners a fast, clear audio briefing on the economy, markets, the Federal Reserve, inflation, jobs, and major global financial moves. Each episode turns the latest FirstFinancialNews.com stories into concise, easy-to-follow audio so listeners know what happened, why it matters, and what to watch next. First Financial News gives listeners a fast, clear audio briefing on the economy, markets, the Federal Reserve, inflation, jobs, and major global financial moves. financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news First Financial News No No S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Rise After Strong Nvidia Earnings Report S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Rise After Strong Nvidia Earnings Report full c7a61b71-bfe9-4077-bcd3-15c49808f8da https://share.transistor.fm/s/eff46fa3 U.S. equity futures pointed higher for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 in early trading after chipmaker Nvidia posted results that beat market expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures...

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]]> U.S. equity futures pointed higher for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 in early trading after chipmaker Nvidia posted results that beat market expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures...

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]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:07:38 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 177 U.S. equity futures pointed higher for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 in early trading after chipmaker Nvidia posted results that beat market expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures... U.S. equity futures pointed higher for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 in early trading after chipmaker Nvidia posted results that beat market expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Global Markets Face a Crowded Risk Calendar as September Approaches Global Markets Face a Crowded Risk Calendar as September Approaches full 70d1a14f-a643-42ca-8563-589d3a447c66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a41679e1 A confluence of geopolitical tensions, central bank decisions, and slowing growth signals is setting up September as a potentially turbulent month for investors worldwide. As summer trading winds down, global...

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]]> A confluence of geopolitical tensions, central bank decisions, and slowing growth signals is setting up September as a potentially turbulent month for investors worldwide. As summer trading winds down, global...

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]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:46:25 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 184 A confluence of geopolitical tensions, central bank decisions, and slowing growth signals is setting up September as a potentially turbulent month for investors worldwide. As summer trading winds down, global... A confluence of geopolitical tensions, central bank decisions, and slowing growth signals is setting up September as a potentially turbulent month for investors worldwide. As summer trading winds down, global... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Fed’s Annual Jackson Hole Conference Returns: What It Is and Why Markets Watch It Closely Fed’s Annual Jackson Hole Conference Returns: What It Is and Why Markets Watch It Closely full ff0b0ef8-d8db-4ec8-90b2-d2ba4d989d74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39d0a8ee The Federal Reserve's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is drawing attention from investors and analysts worldwide. The gathering has a long history of producing market-moving signals about the...

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]]> The Federal Reserve's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is drawing attention from investors and analysts worldwide. The gathering has a long history of producing market-moving signals about the...

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]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:28:24 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 The Federal Reserve's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is drawing attention from investors and analysts worldwide. The gathering has a long history of producing market-moving signals about the... The Federal Reserve's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is drawing attention from investors and analysts worldwide. The gathering has a long history of producing market-moving signals about the... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No IMF Projects World Economy to Surpass $150 Trillion by 2030 IMF Projects World Economy to Surpass $150 Trillion by 2030 full a348a15b-0c01-4112-9842-44153ce01585 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1161248 The International Monetary Fund expects global economic output to cross the $150 trillion mark before the end of the decade, according to its latest projections. The forecast points to continued...

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]]> The International Monetary Fund expects global economic output to cross the $150 trillion mark before the end of the decade, according to its latest projections. The forecast points to continued...

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]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:50:32 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 189 The International Monetary Fund expects global economic output to cross the $150 trillion mark before the end of the decade, according to its latest projections. The forecast points to continued... The International Monetary Fund expects global economic output to cross the $150 trillion mark before the end of the decade, according to its latest projections. The forecast points to continued... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Global Economy Faces Triple Pressure From Trade Tensions, Middle East Conflict, and Rising Yields Global Economy Faces Triple Pressure From Trade Tensions, Middle East Conflict, and Rising Yields full a063cff8-b4b6-4061-955a-497d5edc369e https://share.transistor.fm/s/64ecb68d The world economy is navigating a rare combination of headwinds: an unresolved trade war, renewed conflict involving Iran, and a surge in government borrowing costs that is unsettling bond markets...

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]]> The world economy is navigating a rare combination of headwinds: an unresolved trade war, renewed conflict involving Iran, and a surge in government borrowing costs that is unsettling bond markets...

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]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:51:33 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 186 The world economy is navigating a rare combination of headwinds: an unresolved trade war, renewed conflict involving Iran, and a surge in government borrowing costs that is unsettling bond markets... The world economy is navigating a rare combination of headwinds: an unresolved trade war, renewed conflict involving Iran, and a surge in government borrowing costs that is unsettling bond markets... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Bank of England Weighs Further Rate Hikes as UK Inflation Shows Signs of Cooling Bank of England Weighs Further Rate Hikes as UK Inflation Shows Signs of Cooling full f7b09dbf-a92c-4670-905c-5fe2eafe866d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b5ce671 The Bank of England is monitoring signs that inflation in the United Kingdom may be easing, even as policymakers consider whether additional interest rate increases are needed to bring price...

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]]> The Bank of England is monitoring signs that inflation in the United Kingdom may be easing, even as policymakers consider whether additional interest rate increases are needed to bring price...

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]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:03:17 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 184 The Bank of England is monitoring signs that inflation in the United Kingdom may be easing, even as policymakers consider whether additional interest rate increases are needed to bring price... The Bank of England is monitoring signs that inflation in the United Kingdom may be easing, even as policymakers consider whether additional interest rate increases are needed to bring price... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Jobs Report and Corporate Earnings Set to Test the Stock Market’s Recent Gains Jobs Report and Corporate Earnings Set to Test the Stock Market’s Recent Gains full 9d2373ab-8886-42a2-9d0a-9c42b03ad1fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/250c4621 U.S. equity markets face a pair of significant tests in the days ahead, with the latest monthly jobs report and a closely watched set of corporate earnings results due to...

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]]> U.S. equity markets face a pair of significant tests in the days ahead, with the latest monthly jobs report and a closely watched set of corporate earnings results due to...

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]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:30:17 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 180 U.S. equity markets face a pair of significant tests in the days ahead, with the latest monthly jobs report and a closely watched set of corporate earnings results due to... U.S. equity markets face a pair of significant tests in the days ahead, with the latest monthly jobs report and a closely watched set of corporate earnings results due to... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Stocks Fall as Fed Chair Warsh Vows to Keep Fighting Inflation Stocks Fall as Fed Chair Warsh Vows to Keep Fighting Inflation full d42a63bf-909e-43cd-96ad-ed5765bbd043 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3327cd5 U.S. stocks closed lower after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled that the central bank remains focused on bringing inflation fully under control, dampening hopes for near-term interest rate cuts....

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]]> U.S. stocks closed lower after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled that the central bank remains focused on bringing inflation fully under control, dampening hopes for near-term interest rate cuts....

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]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:27:46 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 177 U.S. stocks closed lower after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled that the central bank remains focused on bringing inflation fully under control, dampening hopes for near-term interest rate cuts.... U.S. stocks closed lower after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled that the central bank remains focused on bringing inflation fully under control, dampening hopes for near-term interest rate cuts.... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Fed Chair Warsh flags inflation concern but stays silent on rate path Fed Chair Warsh flags inflation concern but stays silent on rate path full fffd9e74-fc2e-4cac-b251-aa7527cfb74f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ed13dc2 Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh described inflation as 'concerning' in recent remarks, while declining to signal where interest rates are headed next. The comments are being watched closely by investors...

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]]> Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh described inflation as 'concerning' in recent remarks, while declining to signal where interest rates are headed next. The comments are being watched closely by investors...

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]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:03:55 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 169 Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh described inflation as 'concerning' in recent remarks, while declining to signal where interest rates are headed next. The comments are being watched closely by investors... Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh described inflation as 'concerning' in recent remarks, while declining to signal where interest rates are headed next. The comments are being watched closely by investors... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Trump Eyes New Tariff on Chinese Goods While Trying to Preserve Trade Truce Trump Eyes New Tariff on Chinese Goods While Trying to Preserve Trade Truce full b3aed7dc-89e7-4c5e-a2d2-524eac5b173c https://share.transistor.fm/s/604f0672 The Trump administration is working to impose a fresh round of tariffs on Chinese exports, aiming to curb a surge of low-cost goods entering the U.S. market without triggering a...

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]]> The Trump administration is working to impose a fresh round of tariffs on Chinese exports, aiming to curb a surge of low-cost goods entering the U.S. market without triggering a...

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]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:26:23 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 184 The Trump administration is working to impose a fresh round of tariffs on Chinese exports, aiming to curb a surge of low-cost goods entering the U.S. market without triggering a... The Trump administration is working to impose a fresh round of tariffs on Chinese exports, aiming to curb a surge of low-cost goods entering the U.S. market without triggering a... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Wall Street Holds Steady as Investors Brace for a Week Packed With Market-Moving Data Wall Street Holds Steady as Investors Brace for a Week Packed With Market-Moving Data full 3808822c-8b8a-4555-9b56-a4ddc60469dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b06c401 U.S. stocks traded in a narrow range as investors held back ahead of a stretch of economic releases and events that could shift the direction of both equities and bonds....

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]]> U.S. stocks traded in a narrow range as investors held back ahead of a stretch of economic releases and events that could shift the direction of both equities and bonds....

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]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:22:34 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 172 U.S. stocks traded in a narrow range as investors held back ahead of a stretch of economic releases and events that could shift the direction of both equities and bonds.... U.S. stocks traded in a narrow range as investors held back ahead of a stretch of economic releases and events that could shift the direction of both equities and bonds.... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. Futures Edge Higher After a Mixed Regular Session on Wall Street U.S. Futures Edge Higher After a Mixed Regular Session on Wall Street full 49af81ff-99b1-4978-963d-2ff051987d7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2414b560 Futures contracts tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in after-hours trading, signaling a cautiously optimistic opening after a session that saw uneven performance across the broader market. Futures...

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]]> Futures contracts tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in after-hours trading, signaling a cautiously optimistic opening after a session that saw uneven performance across the broader market. Futures...

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]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:19:03 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 188 Futures contracts tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in after-hours trading, signaling a cautiously optimistic opening after a session that saw uneven performance across the broader market. Futures... Futures contracts tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in after-hours trading, signaling a cautiously optimistic opening after a session that saw uneven performance across the broader market. Futures... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Global Markets Weekly Wrap: Key Themes Shaping the Economic Outlook Global Markets Weekly Wrap: Key Themes Shaping the Economic Outlook full d7abb1ac-6ff0-48a9-983f-25f70e5febd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e59368fe A week of shifting signals across currencies, bonds, and equities has kept investors focused on the pace of global growth and where major central banks are headed next. Markets around...

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]]> A week of shifting signals across currencies, bonds, and equities has kept investors focused on the pace of global growth and where major central banks are headed next. Markets around...

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]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:38:26 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 184 A week of shifting signals across currencies, bonds, and equities has kept investors focused on the pace of global growth and where major central banks are headed next. Markets around... A week of shifting signals across currencies, bonds, and equities has kept investors focused on the pace of global growth and where major central banks are headed next. Markets around... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No India Faces Rising Rate Hike Pressure as Global Inflation Concerns Persist India Faces Rising Rate Hike Pressure as Global Inflation Concerns Persist full dc184d1a-7dd0-4a9c-88c9-4fa376efe356 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0096413c The risk of an interest rate increase in India is growing, adding to a broader global picture where central banks continue to grapple with stubborn inflation. Markets worldwide are watching...

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]]> The risk of an interest rate increase in India is growing, adding to a broader global picture where central banks continue to grapple with stubborn inflation. Markets worldwide are watching...

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]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:35:31 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 183 The risk of an interest rate increase in India is growing, adding to a broader global picture where central banks continue to grapple with stubborn inflation. Markets worldwide are watching... The risk of an interest rate increase in India is growing, adding to a broader global picture where central banks continue to grapple with stubborn inflation. Markets worldwide are watching... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No UK Payrolls Fall While Inflation Climbs, Putting Bank of England in a Tight Spot UK Payrolls Fall While Inflation Climbs, Putting Bank of England in a Tight Spot full 5723f465-c902-4e82-af96-033c17391105 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86061810 The United Kingdom is facing a difficult combination of shrinking payrolls and rising inflation, a mix that complicates the Bank of England's path on interest rates. New data out of...

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]]> The United Kingdom is facing a difficult combination of shrinking payrolls and rising inflation, a mix that complicates the Bank of England's path on interest rates. New data out of...

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]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:29:21 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 183 The United Kingdom is facing a difficult combination of shrinking payrolls and rising inflation, a mix that complicates the Bank of England's path on interest rates. New data out of... The United Kingdom is facing a difficult combination of shrinking payrolls and rising inflation, a mix that complicates the Bank of England's path on interest rates. New data out of... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Markets Brace for Key Data and Nvidia Results U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Markets Brace for Key Data and Nvidia Results full 3c0a009d-c689-47a0-b114-d1fa05d24dff https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b1713ce Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes slipped as investors positioned cautiously ahead of a week packed with economic data releases and closely watched earnings from chipmaker Nvidia. U.S. equity...

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]]> Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes slipped as investors positioned cautiously ahead of a week packed with economic data releases and closely watched earnings from chipmaker Nvidia. U.S. equity...

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]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:28:18 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 173 Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes slipped as investors positioned cautiously ahead of a week packed with economic data releases and closely watched earnings from chipmaker Nvidia. U.S. equity... Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes slipped as investors positioned cautiously ahead of a week packed with economic data releases and closely watched earnings from chipmaker Nvidia. U.S. equity... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Tech Stocks Weigh on Nasdaq Futures as Dow and S&P 500 Point to Flat Open Tech Stocks Weigh on Nasdaq Futures as Dow and S&P 500 Point to Flat Open full 3c81f884-0e6f-48db-b3bd-14f2f62bfe3a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a64fea9 U.S. stock futures pointed to a subdued open in recent trading, with Nasdaq contracts slipping while Dow and S&P 500 futures held roughly steady — a sign that pressure in...

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]]> U.S. stock futures pointed to a subdued open in recent trading, with Nasdaq contracts slipping while Dow and S&P 500 futures held roughly steady — a sign that pressure in...

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]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:35:38 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 177 U.S. stock futures pointed to a subdued open in recent trading, with Nasdaq contracts slipping while Dow and S&P 500 futures held roughly steady — a sign that pressure in... U.S. stock futures pointed to a subdued open in recent trading, with Nasdaq contracts slipping while Dow and S&P 500 futures held roughly steady — a sign that pressure in... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Wall Street Futures Slip as Tech Selloff, Rising Yields, and Iran Tensions Combine Wall Street Futures Slip as Tech Selloff, Rising Yields, and Iran Tensions Combine full eb61f85d-de0c-4938-b80a-e7e6d39c7769 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad9e12f0 U.S. stock futures fell in early trading as investors pulled back from technology shares, bond yields climbed, and concerns about tensions involving Iran added to the cautious mood on Wall...

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]]> U.S. stock futures fell in early trading as investors pulled back from technology shares, bond yields climbed, and concerns about tensions involving Iran added to the cautious mood on Wall...

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]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:23:30 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 181 U.S. stock futures fell in early trading as investors pulled back from technology shares, bond yields climbed, and concerns about tensions involving Iran added to the cautious mood on Wall... U.S. stock futures fell in early trading as investors pulled back from technology shares, bond yields climbed, and concerns about tensions involving Iran added to the cautious mood on Wall... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Rising Oil Prices Stoke Rate Hike Fears, Leaving Wall Street Split Rising Oil Prices Stoke Rate Hike Fears, Leaving Wall Street Split full dbfd4e54-29e6-45f6-a96d-9c46715a8b26 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b6f3922 A climb in crude oil prices is feeding concerns that inflation could stay elevated longer, deepening disagreement on Wall Street about the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates. Oil...

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]]> A climb in crude oil prices is feeding concerns that inflation could stay elevated longer, deepening disagreement on Wall Street about the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates. Oil...

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]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:27:57 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 178 A climb in crude oil prices is feeding concerns that inflation could stay elevated longer, deepening disagreement on Wall Street about the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates. Oil... A climb in crude oil prices is feeding concerns that inflation could stay elevated longer, deepening disagreement on Wall Street about the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates. Oil... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Chief Sees Inflation Cooling Toward Target Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Chief Sees Inflation Cooling Toward Target full 4beeb83d-0c67-4e13-8771-a03394e765df https://share.transistor.fm/s/e101b952 Sri Lanka's central bank governor has signaled that the country's inflation rate is on track to slow toward the bank's official goal, offering a cautiously optimistic outlook for an economy...

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]]> Sri Lanka's central bank governor has signaled that the country's inflation rate is on track to slow toward the bank's official goal, offering a cautiously optimistic outlook for an economy...

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]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:22:03 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 183 Sri Lanka's central bank governor has signaled that the country's inflation rate is on track to slow toward the bank's official goal, offering a cautiously optimistic outlook for an economy... Sri Lanka's central bank governor has signaled that the country's inflation rate is on track to slow toward the bank's official goal, offering a cautiously optimistic outlook for an economy... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No ECB Makes History as First Major Central Bank to Raise Rates in New Inflation Fight ECB Makes History as First Major Central Bank to Raise Rates in New Inflation Fight full cfe9e7be-b11a-45d8-bec4-216940517cec https://share.transistor.fm/s/d915f1d3 The European Central Bank has raised interest rates, becoming the first major central bank to tighten monetary policy since inflation re-emerged as a significant economic threat. The move signals a...

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]]> The European Central Bank has raised interest rates, becoming the first major central bank to tighten monetary policy since inflation re-emerged as a significant economic threat. The move signals a...

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]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:22:40 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 181 The European Central Bank has raised interest rates, becoming the first major central bank to tighten monetary policy since inflation re-emerged as a significant economic threat. The move signals a... The European Central Bank has raised interest rates, becoming the first major central bank to tighten monetary policy since inflation re-emerged as a significant economic threat. The move signals a... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No US Inflation Cools While UK Economy Posts Solid Growth US Inflation Cools While UK Economy Posts Solid Growth full 0502cabd-8bce-46cf-aaa5-2e79b73eb827 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b400328b Two closely watched economic reports landed this week with encouraging signals: US consumer prices rose more slowly than in recent months, and the British economy expanded at a healthy pace....

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]]> Two closely watched economic reports landed this week with encouraging signals: US consumer prices rose more slowly than in recent months, and the British economy expanded at a healthy pace....

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]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:28:59 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 178 Two closely watched economic reports landed this week with encouraging signals: US consumer prices rose more slowly than in recent months, and the British economy expanded at a healthy pace.... Two closely watched economic reports landed this week with encouraging signals: US consumer prices rose more slowly than in recent months, and the British economy expanded at a healthy pace.... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Fed Faces a Delicate Balance as Markets Watch for Rate Signals Fed Faces a Delicate Balance as Markets Watch for Rate Signals full a93a5f36-14a1-4f34-b5d4-ebcd5c3a3e1b https://share.transistor.fm/s/08690bcf The Federal Reserve is navigating a narrow path between controlling inflation and keeping the economy on solid footing — and financial markets are paying close attention to every step. The...

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]]> The Federal Reserve is navigating a narrow path between controlling inflation and keeping the economy on solid footing — and financial markets are paying close attention to every step. The...

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]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:24:40 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 178 The Federal Reserve is navigating a narrow path between controlling inflation and keeping the economy on solid footing — and financial markets are paying close attention to every step. The... The Federal Reserve is navigating a narrow path between controlling inflation and keeping the economy on solid footing — and financial markets are paying close attention to every step. The... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Asian Stocks Stall as Rising Oil Prices Stoke Inflation Concerns Asian Stocks Stall as Rising Oil Prices Stoke Inflation Concerns full a25739b1-9986-4984-b2f4-5aaa2ffbc08a https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec6e086b Asian equity markets traded in a narrow range as elevated oil prices renewed concerns about inflation across the region, keeping investors cautious. Stock markets across Asia moved little in recent...

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]]> Asian equity markets traded in a narrow range as elevated oil prices renewed concerns about inflation across the region, keeping investors cautious. Stock markets across Asia moved little in recent...

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]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:24:13 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 184 Asian equity markets traded in a narrow range as elevated oil prices renewed concerns about inflation across the region, keeping investors cautious. Stock markets across Asia moved little in recent... Asian equity markets traded in a narrow range as elevated oil prices renewed concerns about inflation across the region, keeping investors cautious. Stock markets across Asia moved little in recent... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No All Four Major U.S. Stock Indexes Hit Record Highs in Broad Market Rally All Four Major U.S. Stock Indexes Hit Record Highs in Broad Market Rally full e6640bd3-86f1-4126-add5-aa9541199b7a https://share.transistor.fm/s/705b3879 Wall Street posted a sweeping advance, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite, and Russell 2000 all closing at record levels. The across-the-board strength signals broad investor...

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]]> Wall Street posted a sweeping advance, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite, and Russell 2000 all closing at record levels. The across-the-board strength signals broad investor...

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]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:20:57 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 187 Wall Street posted a sweeping advance, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite, and Russell 2000 all closing at record levels. The across-the-board strength signals broad investor... Wall Street posted a sweeping advance, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite, and Russell 2000 all closing at record levels. The across-the-board strength signals broad investor... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. Stocks Post Strong Weekly Gains as Dow and Nasdaq Rally More Than 1,300 Points U.S. Stocks Post Strong Weekly Gains as Dow and Nasdaq Rally More Than 1,300 Points full b5bfced2-b618-4587-bb8c-c57c4c8e2b75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c0e2096 U.S. equity markets closed out a strong week with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq each climbing more than 1,300 points. The broad rally lifted investor sentiment after...

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]]> U.S. equity markets closed out a strong week with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq each climbing more than 1,300 points. The broad rally lifted investor sentiment after...

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]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:25:06 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 179 U.S. equity markets closed out a strong week with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq each climbing more than 1,300 points. The broad rally lifted investor sentiment after... U.S. equity markets closed out a strong week with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq each climbing more than 1,300 points. The broad rally lifted investor sentiment after... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No India’s 10-Year Bond Yields Show Resilience as Global Markets Churn India’s 10-Year Bond Yields Show Resilience as Global Markets Churn full 9be41007-b71c-44e0-8395-d9a2ab5e387e https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d7fc9d3 Indian government bond yields have held largely steady in recent sessions, even as turbulence in global debt markets has rattled investors elsewhere. The stability signals a degree of insulation in...

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]]> Indian government bond yields have held largely steady in recent sessions, even as turbulence in global debt markets has rattled investors elsewhere. The stability signals a degree of insulation in...

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]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:18:51 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 186 Indian government bond yields have held largely steady in recent sessions, even as turbulence in global debt markets has rattled investors elsewhere. The stability signals a degree of insulation in... Indian government bond yields have held largely steady in recent sessions, even as turbulence in global debt markets has rattled investors elsewhere. The stability signals a degree of insulation in... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. Stock Futures Point Higher as New Trading Week Gets Under Way U.S. Stock Futures Point Higher as New Trading Week Gets Under Way full 280d3ee9-eac2-4455-a935-df5fd8dbc011 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf290383 Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes are trading in positive territory ahead of the opening bell, signaling a cautiously optimistic start to the week on Wall Street. Futures contracts...

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]]> Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes are trading in positive territory ahead of the opening bell, signaling a cautiously optimistic start to the week on Wall Street. Futures contracts...

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]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:28:43 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 180 Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes are trading in positive territory ahead of the opening bell, signaling a cautiously optimistic start to the week on Wall Street. Futures contracts... Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes are trading in positive territory ahead of the opening bell, signaling a cautiously optimistic start to the week on Wall Street. Futures contracts... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Japan Bond Yields Climb as Investors Price In Faster BOJ Rate Hikes Japan Bond Yields Climb as Investors Price In Faster BOJ Rate Hikes full ce40d0f7-47e5-4ecc-bde2-7cc438186c49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a82b4d59 Japanese government bond yields moved higher as traders increased their bets that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates sooner and more aggressively than previously expected, driven in part...

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]]> Japanese government bond yields moved higher as traders increased their bets that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates sooner and more aggressively than previously expected, driven in part...

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]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:51:52 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 181 Japanese government bond yields moved higher as traders increased their bets that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates sooner and more aggressively than previously expected, driven in part... Japanese government bond yields moved higher as traders increased their bets that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates sooner and more aggressively than previously expected, driven in part... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Armenia’s Central Bank Flags Export Risks as Income Pressures Mount Armenia’s Central Bank Flags Export Risks as Income Pressures Mount full dda3db0b-d008-4edb-a587-cf421e45bb93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/397bf020 Armenia's central bank has raised concerns that weakness in key export markets could weigh on household and business incomes, posing a broader risk to the country's economic outlook. The Central...

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]]> Armenia's central bank has raised concerns that weakness in key export markets could weigh on household and business incomes, posing a broader risk to the country's economic outlook. The Central...

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]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:26:03 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 Armenia's central bank has raised concerns that weakness in key export markets could weigh on household and business incomes, posing a broader risk to the country's economic outlook. The Central... Armenia's central bank has raised concerns that weakness in key export markets could weigh on household and business incomes, posing a broader risk to the country's economic outlook. The Central... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. Stocks Rise After Softer Jobs Data Eases Rate Pressure U.S. Stocks Rise After Softer Jobs Data Eases Rate Pressure full ff6ca2b2-fbae-4513-96de-08f3db00deb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3c29ea4 U.S. equities moved higher after a softer-than-expected jobs report gave investors reason to believe the Federal Reserve may have more room to ease interest rates. The data shifted market sentiment...

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]]> U.S. equities moved higher after a softer-than-expected jobs report gave investors reason to believe the Federal Reserve may have more room to ease interest rates. The data shifted market sentiment...

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]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:23:55 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 178 U.S. equities moved higher after a softer-than-expected jobs report gave investors reason to believe the Federal Reserve may have more room to ease interest rates. The data shifted market sentiment... U.S. equities moved higher after a softer-than-expected jobs report gave investors reason to believe the Federal Reserve may have more room to ease interest rates. The data shifted market sentiment... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Brace for Major Earnings Reports U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Brace for Major Earnings Reports full b99fbcf7-02b2-4c5c-993e-f8f0619b3912 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66c66faf U.S. equity futures climbed in early trading, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors look ahead to a wave of high-profile corporate earnings results. Futures tied to...

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]]> U.S. equity futures climbed in early trading, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors look ahead to a wave of high-profile corporate earnings results. Futures tied to...

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]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:26:14 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 178 U.S. equity futures climbed in early trading, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors look ahead to a wave of high-profile corporate earnings results. Futures tied to... U.S. equity futures climbed in early trading, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors look ahead to a wave of high-profile corporate earnings results. Futures tied to... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Treasury Yields Rise as Strong U.S. Economy Tests Fed’s Rate Strategy Treasury Yields Rise as Strong U.S. Economy Tests Fed’s Rate Strategy full d193ab70-8509-4d87-b8e0-87d78b06f956 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3aeeb51f Bond markets are under pressure as persistent economic strength in the United States raises questions about whether the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy is doing enough to slow activity and...

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]]> Bond markets are under pressure as persistent economic strength in the United States raises questions about whether the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy is doing enough to slow activity and...

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]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:50:51 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 185 Bond markets are under pressure as persistent economic strength in the United States raises questions about whether the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy is doing enough to slow activity and... Bond markets are under pressure as persistent economic strength in the United States raises questions about whether the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy is doing enough to slow activity and... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Edge Higher as Earnings Season Lifts Sentiment S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Edge Higher as Earnings Season Lifts Sentiment full 4ea158a6-60ab-452b-912e-7c03d03fb747 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa9c41e8 U.S. stock index futures pointed higher in early trading, with technology-heavy Nasdaq futures outpacing the broader market as quarterly earnings results from major companies gave investors reason for optimism. Futures...

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]]> U.S. stock index futures pointed higher in early trading, with technology-heavy Nasdaq futures outpacing the broader market as quarterly earnings results from major companies gave investors reason for optimism. Futures...

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]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:45:31 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 189 U.S. stock index futures pointed higher in early trading, with technology-heavy Nasdaq futures outpacing the broader market as quarterly earnings results from major companies gave investors reason for optimism. Futures... U.S. stock index futures pointed higher in early trading, with technology-heavy Nasdaq futures outpacing the broader market as quarterly earnings results from major companies gave investors reason for optimism. Futures... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Dow Surges 1,000 Points as Chip Stocks Rally; Retail and Consumer Names Lag Dow Surges 1,000 Points as Chip Stocks Rally; Retail and Consumer Names Lag full c77452c3-57d1-4d83-836a-cb5fbea917ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/702ff368 U.S. stocks posted a sharp rally in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing roughly 1,000 points. Technology and semiconductor shares led the advance, while major retailers and...

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]]> U.S. stocks posted a sharp rally in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing roughly 1,000 points. Technology and semiconductor shares led the advance, while major retailers and...

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]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:48:18 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 188 U.S. stocks posted a sharp rally in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing roughly 1,000 points. Technology and semiconductor shares led the advance, while major retailers and... U.S. stocks posted a sharp rally in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing roughly 1,000 points. Technology and semiconductor shares led the advance, while major retailers and... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No European Central Bank Warns Climate Change Poses Growing Risk to Global Financial Stability European Central Bank Warns Climate Change Poses Growing Risk to Global Financial Stability full cd239dea-9ea7-4250-a7e6-e7ba013888e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a704784b The European Central Bank has issued a warning that climate change represents a significant and rising threat to the global economy, even as equity markets continue to climb. The caution...

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]]> The European Central Bank has issued a warning that climate change represents a significant and rising threat to the global economy, even as equity markets continue to climb. The caution...

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]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:39:51 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 194 The European Central Bank has issued a warning that climate change represents a significant and rising threat to the global economy, even as equity markets continue to climb. The caution... The European Central Bank has issued a warning that climate change represents a significant and rising threat to the global economy, even as equity markets continue to climb. The caution... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Tech fragmentation risks splitting the global economy into rival digital blocs Tech fragmentation risks splitting the global economy into rival digital blocs full c4c4d3cf-5e8a-4a00-89ef-73e50fc4409b https://share.transistor.fm/s/3885afa6 A deepening divide between competing technology ecosystems is raising fresh concerns about the long-term health of the global economy. Analysts warn that a fracturing of digital infrastructure along geopolitical lines...

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]]> A deepening divide between competing technology ecosystems is raising fresh concerns about the long-term health of the global economy. Analysts warn that a fracturing of digital infrastructure along geopolitical lines...

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]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:11:32 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 190 A deepening divide between competing technology ecosystems is raising fresh concerns about the long-term health of the global economy. Analysts warn that a fracturing of digital infrastructure along geopolitical lines... A deepening divide between competing technology ecosystems is raising fresh concerns about the long-term health of the global economy. Analysts warn that a fracturing of digital infrastructure along geopolitical lines... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No China’s Central Bank Pledges Policy Flexibility, Boosts Panda Bond Market China’s Central Bank Pledges Policy Flexibility, Boosts Panda Bond Market full e14bcb30-cfbc-4796-8bbe-95d22591f943 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8162b47b China's central bank signaled it stands ready to adjust monetary policy as conditions warrant, while also announcing support for the country's panda bond market — a move that could draw...

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]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:24:21 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 China's central bank signaled it stands ready to adjust monetary policy as conditions warrant, while also announcing support for the country's panda bond market — a move that could draw... China's central bank signaled it stands ready to adjust monetary policy as conditions warrant, while also announcing support for the country's panda bond market — a move that could draw... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Markets Face a Busy Week: Earnings and the Jobs Report Set the Tone Markets Face a Busy Week: Earnings and the Jobs Report Set the Tone full aa1df6c3-cc81-49fd-98fc-bcdf61172d65 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d994585 A string of high-profile earnings releases and a closely watched U.S. jobs report are set to test the durability of the stock market's recent gains in the days ahead. U.S....

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]]> A string of high-profile earnings releases and a closely watched U.S. jobs report are set to test the durability of the stock market's recent gains in the days ahead. U.S....

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]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:41 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 185 A string of high-profile earnings releases and a closely watched U.S. jobs report are set to test the durability of the stock market's recent gains in the days ahead. U.S.... A string of high-profile earnings releases and a closely watched U.S. jobs report are set to test the durability of the stock market's recent gains in the days ahead. U.S.... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Bond traders warn of rising yield risk as Fed outlook stays murky Bond traders warn of rising yield risk as Fed outlook stays murky full a48d2980-0a75-4624-a100-a8e32144cd69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f5cd3d0 U.S. Treasury market participants say uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's next moves is making it harder to price bonds — and some warn that yields could push higher if the...

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]]> U.S. Treasury market participants say uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's next moves is making it harder to price bonds — and some warn that yields could push higher if the...

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]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:11:56 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 179 U.S. Treasury market participants say uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's next moves is making it harder to price bonds — and some warn that yields could push higher if the... U.S. Treasury market participants say uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's next moves is making it harder to price bonds — and some warn that yields could push higher if the... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No US Stock Futures Rise, Pointing to a Higher Open for Wall Street US Stock Futures Rise, Pointing to a Higher Open for Wall Street full 45a8ed07-7e0b-4fd2-8dc3-d082fb35088e https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a2004a9 Futures tied to major US stock indexes moved higher in early trading, signaling that investors may be in a buying mood when markets open. The gains come after a period...

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]]> Futures tied to major US stock indexes moved higher in early trading, signaling that investors may be in a buying mood when markets open. The gains come after a period...

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]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:22:32 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 171 Futures tied to major US stock indexes moved higher in early trading, signaling that investors may be in a buying mood when markets open. The gains come after a period... Futures tied to major US stock indexes moved higher in early trading, signaling that investors may be in a buying mood when markets open. The gains come after a period... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady at 1% as Policymakers Weigh Uncertain Outlook Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady at 1% as Policymakers Weigh Uncertain Outlook full 67f1e006-fd69-42c1-9104-a81818db6122 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e7f5430 The Bank of Japan left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1% at its latest policy meeting, a decision that aligned with what most market participants had expected. The hold...

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]]> The Bank of Japan left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1% at its latest policy meeting, a decision that aligned with what most market participants had expected. The hold...

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]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:25:14 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 177 The Bank of Japan left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1% at its latest policy meeting, a decision that aligned with what most market participants had expected. The hold... The Bank of Japan left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1% at its latest policy meeting, a decision that aligned with what most market participants had expected. The hold... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Stocks Rally Led by Tech Gains, But Bond Market Signals Lingering Inflation Concern Stocks Rally Led by Tech Gains, But Bond Market Signals Lingering Inflation Concern full bfe99690-d3ab-4712-bc19-3e94ae3db4cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/62589298 U.S. stocks climbed in recent trading, with a surge in technology shares driving major indexes higher. At the same time, the bond market sent a cautionary note, with yields reflecting...

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]]> U.S. stocks climbed in recent trading, with a surge in technology shares driving major indexes higher. At the same time, the bond market sent a cautionary note, with yields reflecting...

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]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:11:15 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 178 U.S. stocks climbed in recent trading, with a surge in technology shares driving major indexes higher. At the same time, the bond market sent a cautionary note, with yields reflecting... U.S. stocks climbed in recent trading, with a surge in technology shares driving major indexes higher. At the same time, the bond market sent a cautionary note, with yields reflecting... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Tech Stocks Power Nasdaq Higher as Broader Wall Street Holds Steady Tech Stocks Power Nasdaq Higher as Broader Wall Street Holds Steady full 37dd9ec6-e4d1-436f-9f40-2816435958ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/5964d43c U.S. technology stocks rallied in recent trading, lifting the Nasdaq composite more than 1.5% while the broader market largely treaded water. The divergence underscores continued investor appetite for large-cap tech...

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]]> U.S. technology stocks rallied in recent trading, lifting the Nasdaq composite more than 1.5% while the broader market largely treaded water. The divergence underscores continued investor appetite for large-cap tech...

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]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:08:57 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 178 U.S. technology stocks rallied in recent trading, lifting the Nasdaq composite more than 1.5% while the broader market largely treaded water. The divergence underscores continued investor appetite for large-cap tech... U.S. technology stocks rallied in recent trading, lifting the Nasdaq composite more than 1.5% while the broader market largely treaded water. The divergence underscores continued investor appetite for large-cap tech... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Tech Earnings Lift Mood Ahead of Key Inflation Report U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Tech Earnings Lift Mood Ahead of Key Inflation Report full 99fbb951-1a2a-4800-b453-bb813701e5b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0e4cf60 U.S. equity futures climbed in early trading, with technology shares leading gains after a strong earnings report from a major software company helped ease nerves ahead of a closely watched...

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]]> U.S. equity futures climbed in early trading, with technology shares leading gains after a strong earnings report from a major software company helped ease nerves ahead of a closely watched...

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]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:24:18 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 177 U.S. equity futures climbed in early trading, with technology shares leading gains after a strong earnings report from a major software company helped ease nerves ahead of a closely watched... U.S. equity futures climbed in early trading, with technology shares leading gains after a strong earnings report from a major software company helped ease nerves ahead of a closely watched... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Traders Await Delayed Jobs Report U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Traders Await Delayed Jobs Report full 6781875d-6c93-4924-b83e-c702945b3b1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ad1585c Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in early trading as investors positioned ahead of a closely watched jobs report whose release has been pushed back. The mood...

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]]> Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in early trading as investors positioned ahead of a closely watched jobs report whose release has been pushed back. The mood...

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]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:08:48 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 180 Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in early trading as investors positioned ahead of a closely watched jobs report whose release has been pushed back. The mood... Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in early trading as investors positioned ahead of a closely watched jobs report whose release has been pushed back. The mood... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Taiwan’s Central Bank Pushes Back on ‘K-Shaped Economy’ Concerns, Cites Resilience Amid Dual Pressures Taiwan’s Central Bank Pushes Back on ‘K-Shaped Economy’ Concerns, Cites Resilience Amid Dual Pressures full 73bccaec-3faf-4842-ad6f-0cd11361a4ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ac98200 Taiwan's central bank has challenged the narrative that its economy is splitting sharply between winners and losers, even as traditional industries face mounting pressure from both China and the United...

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]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:52:23 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 195 Taiwan's central bank has challenged the narrative that its economy is splitting sharply between winners and losers, even as traditional industries face mounting pressure from both China and the United... Taiwan's central bank has challenged the narrative that its economy is splitting sharply between winners and losers, even as traditional industries face mounting pressure from both China and the United... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. Tariffs May Be Quietly Reshaping Global Trade Flows — Away From America U.S. Tariffs May Be Quietly Reshaping Global Trade Flows — Away From America full 0faa0104-e52e-46ed-a5cd-240afc492df8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/943fc07c A wave of U.S. tariffs is prompting emerging-market economies to deepen trade ties with one another, potentially accelerating a long-run shift in how global commerce is organized. For decades, the...

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]]> A wave of U.S. tariffs is prompting emerging-market economies to deepen trade ties with one another, potentially accelerating a long-run shift in how global commerce is organized. For decades, the...

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]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:25:33 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 189 A wave of U.S. tariffs is prompting emerging-market economies to deepen trade ties with one another, potentially accelerating a long-run shift in how global commerce is organized. For decades, the... A wave of U.S. tariffs is prompting emerging-market economies to deepen trade ties with one another, potentially accelerating a long-run shift in how global commerce is organized. For decades, the... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Economists See Stubborn Inflation Lingering Across the Global Economy Economists See Stubborn Inflation Lingering Across the Global Economy full 4ea50078-0641-41d5-b770-9246e6f969b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3799438 A broad survey of economists points to persistently elevated inflation remaining a key challenge for the world economy in the months ahead, complicating the path for central banks weighing when...

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]]> A broad survey of economists points to persistently elevated inflation remaining a key challenge for the world economy in the months ahead, complicating the path for central banks weighing when...

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]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:17:19 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 183 A broad survey of economists points to persistently elevated inflation remaining a key challenge for the world economy in the months ahead, complicating the path for central banks weighing when... A broad survey of economists points to persistently elevated inflation remaining a key challenge for the world economy in the months ahead, complicating the path for central banks weighing when... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Dow Sets a New Record While Nasdaq Falls as Jobs Data and a Tesla Selloff Split Wall Street Dow Sets a New Record While Nasdaq Falls as Jobs Data and a Tesla Selloff Split Wall Street full b68bdc3f-5e03-4494-af45-958b1ca27c8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/67e0a150 U.S. stocks posted a divided session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average touching a fresh record while the Nasdaq slipped after weaker-than-expected jobs figures and a sharp drop in Tesla...

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]]> U.S. stocks posted a divided session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average touching a fresh record while the Nasdaq slipped after weaker-than-expected jobs figures and a sharp drop in Tesla...

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]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:55:25 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 178 U.S. stocks posted a divided session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average touching a fresh record while the Nasdaq slipped after weaker-than-expected jobs figures and a sharp drop in Tesla... U.S. stocks posted a divided session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average touching a fresh record while the Nasdaq slipped after weaker-than-expected jobs figures and a sharp drop in Tesla... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No A Busy Week Ahead: Fed Decision, Inflation Data, and Major Earnings Converge A Busy Week Ahead: Fed Decision, Inflation Data, and Major Earnings Converge full 08dac96e-3478-477b-badb-3e34a9629374 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d209e36e Markets are entering one of the most data-heavy stretches of the year, with a Federal Reserve interest rate decision, a key inflation reading, and a wave of large technology company...

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]]> Markets are entering one of the most data-heavy stretches of the year, with a Federal Reserve interest rate decision, a key inflation reading, and a wave of large technology company...

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]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:16:17 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 183 Markets are entering one of the most data-heavy stretches of the year, with a Federal Reserve interest rate decision, a key inflation reading, and a wave of large technology company... Markets are entering one of the most data-heavy stretches of the year, with a Federal Reserve interest rate decision, a key inflation reading, and a wave of large technology company... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No AI Boom Adds Complexity to Central Banks’ Inflation Forecasts AI Boom Adds Complexity to Central Banks’ Inflation Forecasts full cddc3513-17f3-4a66-8227-32bd453397eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e1f8044 The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence across the global economy is making it harder for central banks to judge inflation and set interest rates. Policymakers are wrestling with whether AI...

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]]> The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence across the global economy is making it harder for central banks to judge inflation and set interest rates. Policymakers are wrestling with whether AI...

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]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:14:04 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 184 The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence across the global economy is making it harder for central banks to judge inflation and set interest rates. Policymakers are wrestling with whether AI... The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence across the global economy is making it harder for central banks to judge inflation and set interest rates. Policymakers are wrestling with whether AI... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Oil and Treasury Yields Slide as Iran-U.S. Tensions Ease; Stocks Finish Mixed Oil and Treasury Yields Slide as Iran-U.S. Tensions Ease; Stocks Finish Mixed full af68bb2e-9d8c-4f46-af2f-736bec277157 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6dbbd290 Oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields fell after the United States and Iran signaled a pause in their standoff, easing some of the geopolitical pressure that had been weighing on...

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]]> Oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields fell after the United States and Iran signaled a pause in their standoff, easing some of the geopolitical pressure that had been weighing on...

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]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:46:03 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 178 Oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields fell after the United States and Iran signaled a pause in their standoff, easing some of the geopolitical pressure that had been weighing on... Oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields fell after the United States and Iran signaled a pause in their standoff, easing some of the geopolitical pressure that had been weighing on... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No ECB analysts credit China with cushioning the global economy from a deeper slowdown ECB analysts credit China with cushioning the global economy from a deeper slowdown full 64b7e18f-77a0-4a74-b8d1-af97445184ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5efbc39 Analysts at the European Central Bank argue that China's economic activity has played a meaningful role in supporting global growth at a time when other major economies have faced significant...

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]]> Analysts at the European Central Bank argue that China's economic activity has played a meaningful role in supporting global growth at a time when other major economies have faced significant...

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]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:57:24 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 184 Analysts at the European Central Bank argue that China's economic activity has played a meaningful role in supporting global growth at a time when other major economies have faced significant... Analysts at the European Central Bank argue that China's economic activity has played a meaningful role in supporting global growth at a time when other major economies have faced significant... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Wall Street Holds Its Breath Ahead of Fed Decision and Key AI Earnings Wall Street Holds Its Breath Ahead of Fed Decision and Key AI Earnings full 325c2729-ce84-4a84-b5be-c3bae9bf50ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/69aa5923 Investors are bracing for a pivotal stretch as a Federal Reserve policy decision and a wave of major technology earnings converge, adding layers of uncertainty to an already cautious market....

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]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:10:23 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 Investors are bracing for a pivotal stretch as a Federal Reserve policy decision and a wave of major technology earnings converge, adding layers of uncertainty to an already cautious market.... Investors are bracing for a pivotal stretch as a Federal Reserve policy decision and a wave of major technology earnings converge, adding layers of uncertainty to an already cautious market.... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Rising Oil Prices Stoke Rate-Hike Fears, Leaving Wall Street Split on Fed’s Next Move Rising Oil Prices Stoke Rate-Hike Fears, Leaving Wall Street Split on Fed’s Next Move full 5ea357ad-3ff9-4277-b040-bf297d7fc2e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e03c2983 A climb in crude oil prices is renewing concerns about inflation and pushing some investors to price in a higher chance of further interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve,...

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]]> A climb in crude oil prices is renewing concerns about inflation and pushing some investors to price in a higher chance of further interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve,...

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]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:45:01 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 180 A climb in crude oil prices is renewing concerns about inflation and pushing some investors to price in a higher chance of further interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve,... A climb in crude oil prices is renewing concerns about inflation and pushing some investors to price in a higher chance of further interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve,... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Rising Oil and Bond Yields Put Wall Street on Edge Amid Middle East Unrest Rising Oil and Bond Yields Put Wall Street on Edge Amid Middle East Unrest full 86690a9e-64a6-4ff1-8ade-e08dde84ed48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa569d5f A combination of climbing oil prices and higher Treasury yields is testing the durability of the recent U.S. stock market rally, as renewed tensions in the Middle East add a...

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]]> A combination of climbing oil prices and higher Treasury yields is testing the durability of the recent U.S. stock market rally, as renewed tensions in the Middle East add a...

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]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:13:45 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 180 A combination of climbing oil prices and higher Treasury yields is testing the durability of the recent U.S. stock market rally, as renewed tensions in the Middle East add a... A combination of climbing oil prices and higher Treasury yields is testing the durability of the recent U.S. stock market rally, as renewed tensions in the Middle East add a... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. Payrolls Fall 92,000 in February as Federal Cuts and Strike Activity Weigh on Jobs U.S. Payrolls Fall 92,000 in February as Federal Cuts and Strike Activity Weigh on Jobs full 177d13f5-46dd-43a2-aea1-800d934642d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27af42a3 The U.S. economy shed 92,000 payroll jobs in February, a rare decline that signals softening in the labor market. The unemployment rate held at 4.4 percent, but the headline drop...

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]]> The U.S. economy shed 92,000 payroll jobs in February, a rare decline that signals softening in the labor market. The unemployment rate held at 4.4 percent, but the headline drop...

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]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:19:00 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 180 The U.S. economy shed 92,000 payroll jobs in February, a rare decline that signals softening in the labor market. The unemployment rate held at 4.4 percent, but the headline drop... The U.S. economy shed 92,000 payroll jobs in February, a rare decline that signals softening in the labor market. The unemployment rate held at 4.4 percent, but the headline drop... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No AI enthusiasm lifts a broad set of winners beyond traditional chipmakers AI enthusiasm lifts a broad set of winners beyond traditional chipmakers full ff1e3421-ac85-4552-aa58-8d7c98d4ffd2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3228068 The surge in artificial intelligence investment is producing outsized stock gains across a wider range of companies than many investors expected, with some non-chip technology firms posting dramatic multi-year returns....

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]]> The surge in artificial intelligence investment is producing outsized stock gains across a wider range of companies than many investors expected, with some non-chip technology firms posting dramatic multi-year returns....

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]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:22:25 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 186 The surge in artificial intelligence investment is producing outsized stock gains across a wider range of companies than many investors expected, with some non-chip technology firms posting dramatic multi-year returns.... The surge in artificial intelligence investment is producing outsized stock gains across a wider range of companies than many investors expected, with some non-chip technology firms posting dramatic multi-year returns.... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Fed’s Beige Book Points to Modest Improvement but Flags Tariff and Fuel Cost Pressures Fed’s Beige Book Points to Modest Improvement but Flags Tariff and Fuel Cost Pressures full 596ba6de-0312-4e0d-ba33-f15d2fd7a012 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0441c1ed The Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book survey found economic conditions edging higher across much of the country, even as businesses flagged tariffs and rising fuel costs as lingering headwinds. The...

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]]> The Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book survey found economic conditions edging higher across much of the country, even as businesses flagged tariffs and rising fuel costs as lingering headwinds. The...

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]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:53:22 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 184 The Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book survey found economic conditions edging higher across much of the country, even as businesses flagged tariffs and rising fuel costs as lingering headwinds. The... The Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book survey found economic conditions edging higher across much of the country, even as businesses flagged tariffs and rising fuel costs as lingering headwinds. The... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No ECB Rate Decision, Flash PMIs, and Major Tech Earnings Set to Drive Markets This Week ECB Rate Decision, Flash PMIs, and Major Tech Earnings Set to Drive Markets This Week full b1421a00-50cc-42a0-b755-2444f82171f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17979765 A packed week of economic events lies ahead, headlined by an interest-rate decision from the European Central Bank, a round of global business activity surveys, and a wave of corporate...

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]]> A packed week of economic events lies ahead, headlined by an interest-rate decision from the European Central Bank, a round of global business activity surveys, and a wave of corporate...

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]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:11:13 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 190 A packed week of economic events lies ahead, headlined by an interest-rate decision from the European Central Bank, a round of global business activity surveys, and a wave of corporate... A packed week of economic events lies ahead, headlined by an interest-rate decision from the European Central Bank, a round of global business activity surveys, and a wave of corporate... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No ECB and PBoC Rate Decisions Headline a Busy Week for Global Monetary Policy ECB and PBoC Rate Decisions Headline a Busy Week for Global Monetary Policy full 6d2459d1-3dfa-4d0b-bce0-e94fb66bb46d https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d5eb3e1 Two of the world's most influential central banks are set to announce interest rate decisions in the coming days, keeping investors focused on the global path of borrowing costs. The...

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]]> Two of the world's most influential central banks are set to announce interest rate decisions in the coming days, keeping investors focused on the global path of borrowing costs. The...

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]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:48:23 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 Two of the world's most influential central banks are set to announce interest rate decisions in the coming days, keeping investors focused on the global path of borrowing costs. The... Two of the world's most influential central banks are set to announce interest rate decisions in the coming days, keeping investors focused on the global path of borrowing costs. The... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Prediction markets lean toward a weaker-than-expected jobs report this week Prediction markets lean toward a weaker-than-expected jobs report this week full 71d48187-20ae-458e-9f6d-bd8ae13548e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a14d534c Traders on a major prediction market platform are betting the upcoming U.S. monthly jobs report will fall short of Wall Street forecasts. The signal adds to broader uncertainty about the...

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]]> Traders on a major prediction market platform are betting the upcoming U.S. monthly jobs report will fall short of Wall Street forecasts. The signal adds to broader uncertainty about the...

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]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:57:39 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 178 Traders on a major prediction market platform are betting the upcoming U.S. monthly jobs report will fall short of Wall Street forecasts. The signal adds to broader uncertainty about the... Traders on a major prediction market platform are betting the upcoming U.S. monthly jobs report will fall short of Wall Street forecasts. The signal adds to broader uncertainty about the... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No IEA Warns Global Economy Has Weeks to Avert Hormuz Shipping Crisis IEA Warns Global Economy Has Weeks to Avert Hormuz Shipping Crisis full f375a110-f72e-4acb-9a0b-0afefc915c80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ece6dee The International Energy Agency is sounding an urgent alarm: the global economy has only a matter of weeks to prevent a serious shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, one...

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]]> The International Energy Agency is sounding an urgent alarm: the global economy has only a matter of weeks to prevent a serious shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, one...

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]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:10:48 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 183 The International Energy Agency is sounding an urgent alarm: the global economy has only a matter of weeks to prevent a serious shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, one... The International Energy Agency is sounding an urgent alarm: the global economy has only a matter of weeks to prevent a serious shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, one... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Analysts weigh in on a broad mix of U.S. companies, from discount retail to aerospace Analysts weigh in on a broad mix of U.S. companies, from discount retail to aerospace full 01554cfe-029c-4da9-aa28-dc3b19357d7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f36c3b9 Wall Street research desks issued a fresh round of ratings and price-target changes across a wide range of sectors this week, touching companies in retail, technology, logistics, and industrial manufacturing....

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]]> Wall Street research desks issued a fresh round of ratings and price-target changes across a wide range of sectors this week, touching companies in retail, technology, logistics, and industrial manufacturing....

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]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:26:45 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 199 Wall Street research desks issued a fresh round of ratings and price-target changes across a wide range of sectors this week, touching companies in retail, technology, logistics, and industrial manufacturing.... Wall Street research desks issued a fresh round of ratings and price-target changes across a wide range of sectors this week, touching companies in retail, technology, logistics, and industrial manufacturing.... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Eurozone Inflation Eases to 2.8% as ECB Weighs Its Next Rate Move Eurozone Inflation Eases to 2.8% as ECB Weighs Its Next Rate Move full f5bda16a-8f26-484e-9283-3972e2b2f3ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ea25c4a Consumer price growth in the eurozone slowed to 2.8% in the latest reading, a sign that the European Central Bank's rate campaign continues to bear fruit — and a key...

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]]> Consumer price growth in the eurozone slowed to 2.8% in the latest reading, a sign that the European Central Bank's rate campaign continues to bear fruit — and a key...

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]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:57:20 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 178 Consumer price growth in the eurozone slowed to 2.8% in the latest reading, a sign that the European Central Bank's rate campaign continues to bear fruit — and a key... Consumer price growth in the eurozone slowed to 2.8% in the latest reading, a sign that the European Central Bank's rate campaign continues to bear fruit — and a key... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Markets Climb Despite Rising Treasury Yields and Global Uncertainty Markets Climb Despite Rising Treasury Yields and Global Uncertainty full d708d7a9-07a3-4fc3-ad89-af9f9fa15de2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84147d11 U.S. stocks pushed higher in early trading even as Treasury yields rose and global instability kept investors on edge. The resilience suggests equity markets are, for now, absorbing pressures that...

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]]> U.S. stocks pushed higher in early trading even as Treasury yields rose and global instability kept investors on edge. The resilience suggests equity markets are, for now, absorbing pressures that...

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]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:18:27 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 U.S. stocks pushed higher in early trading even as Treasury yields rose and global instability kept investors on edge. The resilience suggests equity markets are, for now, absorbing pressures that... U.S. stocks pushed higher in early trading even as Treasury yields rose and global instability kept investors on edge. The resilience suggests equity markets are, for now, absorbing pressures that... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No IMF Calls on Bank of England to Hold Rates Steady Amid Iran Conflict Risks IMF Calls on Bank of England to Hold Rates Steady Amid Iran Conflict Risks full f13ad51f-093f-4d6e-becd-4af0b105341f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e8b47c5 The International Monetary Fund is urging the Bank of England to keep interest rates on hold, citing ongoing risks from the conflict involving Iran as a reason for caution. The...

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]]> The International Monetary Fund is urging the Bank of England to keep interest rates on hold, citing ongoing risks from the conflict involving Iran as a reason for caution. The...

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]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:30:27 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 The International Monetary Fund is urging the Bank of England to keep interest rates on hold, citing ongoing risks from the conflict involving Iran as a reason for caution. The... The International Monetary Fund is urging the Bank of England to keep interest rates on hold, citing ongoing risks from the conflict involving Iran as a reason for caution. The... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Treasury Yields Climb as Middle East Tensions Weigh on Markets Treasury Yields Climb as Middle East Tensions Weigh on Markets full e2f3249b-30b4-4345-8c33-2024e6955ca7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/260b103d U.S. Treasury yields moved higher in recent trading as investors tracked escalating tensions in the Middle East. The move reflects a familiar pattern where geopolitical uncertainty pushes money into and...

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]]> U.S. Treasury yields moved higher in recent trading as investors tracked escalating tensions in the Middle East. The move reflects a familiar pattern where geopolitical uncertainty pushes money into and...

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]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:55:35 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 177 U.S. Treasury yields moved higher in recent trading as investors tracked escalating tensions in the Middle East. The move reflects a familiar pattern where geopolitical uncertainty pushes money into and... U.S. Treasury yields moved higher in recent trading as investors tracked escalating tensions in the Middle East. The move reflects a familiar pattern where geopolitical uncertainty pushes money into and... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Markets See Little Chance of a Fed Rate Hike at July Meeting Markets See Little Chance of a Fed Rate Hike at July Meeting full 1415cc50-942f-4af8-a9b6-348d67afe802 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1dbd0a72 Traders are pricing in a very low probability that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its upcoming July meeting, according to market-based expectations. The cautious outlook reflects a...

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]]> Traders are pricing in a very low probability that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its upcoming July meeting, according to market-based expectations. The cautious outlook reflects a...

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]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:27:18 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 163 Traders are pricing in a very low probability that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its upcoming July meeting, according to market-based expectations. The cautious outlook reflects a... Traders are pricing in a very low probability that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its upcoming July meeting, according to market-based expectations. The cautious outlook reflects a... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Markets Face a High-Stakes Tuesday as CPI, Bank Earnings, and Fed Signals Arrive Together Markets Face a High-Stakes Tuesday as CPI, Bank Earnings, and Fed Signals Arrive Together full c0ed1ae3-d2fc-4f8d-8f82-4b3165e0c636 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30e267c5 Investors are bracing for an unusually compressed stretch of market-moving events, with a key inflation reading, major bank earnings, and Federal Reserve commentary all expected to land within a narrow...

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]]> Investors are bracing for an unusually compressed stretch of market-moving events, with a key inflation reading, major bank earnings, and Federal Reserve commentary all expected to land within a narrow...

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]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:48:44 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 188 Investors are bracing for an unusually compressed stretch of market-moving events, with a key inflation reading, major bank earnings, and Federal Reserve commentary all expected to land within a narrow... Investors are bracing for an unusually compressed stretch of market-moving events, with a key inflation reading, major bank earnings, and Federal Reserve commentary all expected to land within a narrow... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Fed Warns of Renewed Inflation Pressure From Tariffs, Energy Costs, and AI Spending Fed Warns of Renewed Inflation Pressure From Tariffs, Energy Costs, and AI Spending full 3059270c-4a06-4638-be15-aab7c9d86c8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/07bc2d9f Federal Reserve officials are flagging a pickup in inflation, pointing to tariffs, rising energy costs, and surging investment in artificial intelligence as forces pushing prices higher. The warning signals that...

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]]> Federal Reserve officials are flagging a pickup in inflation, pointing to tariffs, rising energy costs, and surging investment in artificial intelligence as forces pushing prices higher. The warning signals that...

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]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:06:38 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 180 Federal Reserve officials are flagging a pickup in inflation, pointing to tariffs, rising energy costs, and surging investment in artificial intelligence as forces pushing prices higher. The warning signals that... Federal Reserve officials are flagging a pickup in inflation, pointing to tariffs, rising energy costs, and surging investment in artificial intelligence as forces pushing prices higher. The warning signals that... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Futures Slip as US-Iran Tensions, Rising Oil, and Key Data Weigh on Markets Futures Slip as US-Iran Tensions, Rising Oil, and Key Data Weigh on Markets full 7ddfdc40-2584-47ee-82f7-9517379f307f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1638367f U.S. stock futures declined as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and investors braced for a busy week of inflation data and major bank...

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]]> U.S. stock futures declined as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and investors braced for a busy week of inflation data and major bank...

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]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:20:42 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 177 U.S. stock futures declined as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and investors braced for a busy week of inflation data and major bank... U.S. stock futures declined as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and investors braced for a busy week of inflation data and major bank... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Dow Jones Tops 53,000 for First Time as Chip Stocks Lift Nasdaq Dow Jones Tops 53,000 for First Time as Chip Stocks Lift Nasdaq full 0c89f09b-a11e-4bf2-b509-d385d4deea46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a24067b U.S. stocks pushed higher in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossing 53,000 for the first time and semiconductor shares driving strong gains on the Nasdaq. The Dow...

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]]> U.S. stocks pushed higher in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossing 53,000 for the first time and semiconductor shares driving strong gains on the Nasdaq. The Dow...

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]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:42:30 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 179 U.S. stocks pushed higher in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossing 53,000 for the first time and semiconductor shares driving strong gains on the Nasdaq. The Dow... U.S. stocks pushed higher in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossing 53,000 for the first time and semiconductor shares driving strong gains on the Nasdaq. The Dow... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. Economy Added 178,000 Jobs in March; Unemployment Holds at 4.3% U.S. Economy Added 178,000 Jobs in March; Unemployment Holds at 4.3% full 90711d9f-f4bc-4684-9598-e03f8c4ba28e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ed16892 The U.S. labor market remained broadly stable in March, with employers adding 178,000 jobs and the unemployment rate holding near recent levels at 4.3%. The report points to continued hiring...

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]]> The U.S. labor market remained broadly stable in March, with employers adding 178,000 jobs and the unemployment rate holding near recent levels at 4.3%. The report points to continued hiring...

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]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:09:20 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 The U.S. labor market remained broadly stable in March, with employers adding 178,000 jobs and the unemployment rate holding near recent levels at 4.3%. The report points to continued hiring... The U.S. labor market remained broadly stable in March, with employers adding 178,000 jobs and the unemployment rate holding near recent levels at 4.3%. The report points to continued hiring... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No IMF Trims Global Growth Forecast to 3%, Citing Persistent Risks IMF Trims Global Growth Forecast to 3%, Citing Persistent Risks full 23efbff1-484a-4350-a8b6-88efea808954 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1a35d94 The International Monetary Fund projects the world economy will expand at a 3% pace, a rate that, while steady, sits below the historical average and reflects a landscape of lingering...

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]]> The International Monetary Fund projects the world economy will expand at a 3% pace, a rate that, while steady, sits below the historical average and reflects a landscape of lingering...

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]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:18:10 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 186 The International Monetary Fund projects the world economy will expand at a 3% pace, a rate that, while steady, sits below the historical average and reflects a landscape of lingering... The International Monetary Fund projects the world economy will expand at a 3% pace, a rate that, while steady, sits below the historical average and reflects a landscape of lingering... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Dow Reaches Record High After Soft Jobs Data Ease Rate Worries; Chip Stocks Drag on Broader Indexes Dow Reaches Record High After Soft Jobs Data Ease Rate Worries; Chip Stocks Drag on Broader Indexes full 8e1dfb88-07ee-4ef0-9e9d-55fd0557d85c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c7434ac The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high after a weaker-than-expected jobs report cooled fears that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further. Semiconductor stocks, however, pulled...

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]]> The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high after a weaker-than-expected jobs report cooled fears that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further. Semiconductor stocks, however, pulled...

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]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:29:07 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 183 The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high after a weaker-than-expected jobs report cooled fears that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further. Semiconductor stocks, however, pulled... The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high after a weaker-than-expected jobs report cooled fears that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further. Semiconductor stocks, however, pulled... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. stocks climb as chip shares recover and oil prices pull back U.S. stocks climb as chip shares recover and oil prices pull back full f741dba7-42db-4feb-9593-7d439de67216 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82489069 American equity indexes advanced in the latest session, lifted by a broad rebound in semiconductor stocks and falling oil prices that eased cost pressures across the economy. The Dow Jones...

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]]> American equity indexes advanced in the latest session, lifted by a broad rebound in semiconductor stocks and falling oil prices that eased cost pressures across the economy. The Dow Jones...

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]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:12:44 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 183 American equity indexes advanced in the latest session, lifted by a broad rebound in semiconductor stocks and falling oil prices that eased cost pressures across the economy. The Dow Jones... American equity indexes advanced in the latest session, lifted by a broad rebound in semiconductor stocks and falling oil prices that eased cost pressures across the economy. The Dow Jones... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Global Economy Holds Steady Despite Middle East Conflict, But Major Risks Remain, Top Institutions Warn Global Economy Holds Steady Despite Middle East Conflict, But Major Risks Remain, Top Institutions Warn full 8158780a-e5cd-4741-9d5f-6d1fed49faba https://share.transistor.fm/s/25c23cf6 The world's leading economic institutions say the global economy has shown surprising resilience in the face of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but they are united in warning that...

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]]> The world's leading economic institutions say the global economy has shown surprising resilience in the face of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but they are united in warning that...

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]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:23:03 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 The world's leading economic institutions say the global economy has shown surprising resilience in the face of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but they are united in warning that... The world's leading economic institutions say the global economy has shown surprising resilience in the face of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but they are united in warning that... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Wall Street’s Favorite Trade Loses Steam After Stronger-Than-Expected Jobs Data Wall Street’s Favorite Trade Loses Steam After Stronger-Than-Expected Jobs Data full 08a79721-5bff-460a-9741-9922cd1d57b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b161754 A widely held trade on Wall Street is showing signs of fatigue following a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report, according to market observers. The surprise in the labor market data has...

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]]> A widely held trade on Wall Street is showing signs of fatigue following a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report, according to market observers. The surprise in the labor market data has...

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]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:49:46 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 A widely held trade on Wall Street is showing signs of fatigue following a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report, according to market observers. The surprise in the labor market data has... A widely held trade on Wall Street is showing signs of fatigue following a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report, according to market observers. The surprise in the labor market data has... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Oil prices, bond yields, and central bank signals dominate global markets amid Iran tensions Oil prices, bond yields, and central bank signals dominate global markets amid Iran tensions full 3337c83f-995f-4d04-90e5-46bc60f0f687 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec390c39 A convergence of geopolitical risk, uncertain Federal Reserve policy, and widening gaps between major central banks is pulling world markets in multiple directions this week, keeping investors cautious and volatility...

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]]> A convergence of geopolitical risk, uncertain Federal Reserve policy, and widening gaps between major central banks is pulling world markets in multiple directions this week, keeping investors cautious and volatility...

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]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:49:08 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 178 A convergence of geopolitical risk, uncertain Federal Reserve policy, and widening gaps between major central banks is pulling world markets in multiple directions this week, keeping investors cautious and volatility... A convergence of geopolitical risk, uncertain Federal Reserve policy, and widening gaps between major central banks is pulling world markets in multiple directions this week, keeping investors cautious and volatility... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No IMF Flags Persistent Inflation as a Central Risk to the World Economy IMF Flags Persistent Inflation as a Central Risk to the World Economy full 906b55b7-c03a-415f-ad1d-d532beb634c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1342ed1c The International Monetary Fund has issued a fresh warning that inflation remains a significant threat to the global economy, signaling that the battle to bring prices under control is not...

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]]> The International Monetary Fund has issued a fresh warning that inflation remains a significant threat to the global economy, signaling that the battle to bring prices under control is not...

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]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:18:41 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 183 The International Monetary Fund has issued a fresh warning that inflation remains a significant threat to the global economy, signaling that the battle to bring prices under control is not... The International Monetary Fund has issued a fresh warning that inflation remains a significant threat to the global economy, signaling that the battle to bring prices under control is not... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Stocks Rise as Soft Jobs Data Cools Rate-Hike Fears Stocks Rise as Soft Jobs Data Cools Rate-Hike Fears full 75ef0ccb-dbfc-47ce-95e2-abc9e8af10ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/797eabff U.S. stocks moved higher after a weaker-than-expected jobs report eased investor concerns that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further. Softer labor market data tends to reduce pressure on...

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]]> U.S. stocks moved higher after a weaker-than-expected jobs report eased investor concerns that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further. Softer labor market data tends to reduce pressure on...

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]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:06:13 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 181 U.S. stocks moved higher after a weaker-than-expected jobs report eased investor concerns that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further. Softer labor market data tends to reduce pressure on... U.S. stocks moved higher after a weaker-than-expected jobs report eased investor concerns that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further. Softer labor market data tends to reduce pressure on... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Japan’s Rising Bond Yields Cast a Shadow Over U.S. Markets Japan’s Rising Bond Yields Cast a Shadow Over U.S. Markets full ba50325a-c3df-4c5e-a834-63bde7a3f918 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a1e3e29 Bond yields in Japan have been climbing sharply, and the ripple effects are reaching well beyond Tokyo — including into U.S. stocks and Treasuries. Here is why it matters. Japan's...

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]]> Bond yields in Japan have been climbing sharply, and the ripple effects are reaching well beyond Tokyo — including into U.S. stocks and Treasuries. Here is why it matters. Japan's...

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]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:45:30 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 180 Bond yields in Japan have been climbing sharply, and the ripple effects are reaching well beyond Tokyo — including into U.S. stocks and Treasuries. Here is why it matters. Japan's... Bond yields in Japan have been climbing sharply, and the ripple effects are reaching well beyond Tokyo — including into U.S. stocks and Treasuries. Here is why it matters. Japan's... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Rise Ahead of Key Jobs Report S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Rise Ahead of Key Jobs Report full f6f7739d-e04d-4090-8460-4fbb6bb470cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0da3376 U.S. stock index futures pointed in different directions in recent trading, with technology-heavy benchmarks edging higher while blue-chip futures slipped — all ahead of a jobs report that could shape...

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]]> U.S. stock index futures pointed in different directions in recent trading, with technology-heavy benchmarks edging higher while blue-chip futures slipped — all ahead of a jobs report that could shape...

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]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:09:08 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 179 U.S. stock index futures pointed in different directions in recent trading, with technology-heavy benchmarks edging higher while blue-chip futures slipped — all ahead of a jobs report that could shape... U.S. stock index futures pointed in different directions in recent trading, with technology-heavy benchmarks edging higher while blue-chip futures slipped — all ahead of a jobs report that could shape... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No IMF Cuts India’s Growth Forecast, Raising Questions About Its Fast-Growth Status IMF Cuts India’s Growth Forecast, Raising Questions About Its Fast-Growth Status full 638d3797-115d-406a-839a-7bfdfd37ae9a https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad173792 The International Monetary Fund has lowered its GDP growth forecast for India, putting fresh pressure on Asia's third-largest economy as it tries to maintain its standing as the world's fastest-growing...

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]]> The International Monetary Fund has lowered its GDP growth forecast for India, putting fresh pressure on Asia's third-largest economy as it tries to maintain its standing as the world's fastest-growing...

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]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:20:43 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 180 The International Monetary Fund has lowered its GDP growth forecast for India, putting fresh pressure on Asia's third-largest economy as it tries to maintain its standing as the world's fastest-growing... The International Monetary Fund has lowered its GDP growth forecast for India, putting fresh pressure on Asia's third-largest economy as it tries to maintain its standing as the world's fastest-growing... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Egypt’s Central Bank Holds Rates as Inflation Eases Toward Single-Digit Goal Egypt’s Central Bank Holds Rates as Inflation Eases Toward Single-Digit Goal full 66050591-47f8-4e0b-a7da-6d4b08beeb7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/81706434 Egypt's central bank left its benchmark interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting, citing a slowdown in inflation and setting its sights on bringing price growth into single-digit territory...

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]]> Egypt's central bank left its benchmark interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting, citing a slowdown in inflation and setting its sights on bringing price growth into single-digit territory...

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]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:15:58 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 188 Egypt's central bank left its benchmark interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting, citing a slowdown in inflation and setting its sights on bringing price growth into single-digit territory... Egypt's central bank left its benchmark interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting, citing a slowdown in inflation and setting its sights on bringing price growth into single-digit territory... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No S&P 500 and Nasdaq Give Back Jobs Report Gains as Semiconductor Stocks Drag S&P 500 and Nasdaq Give Back Jobs Report Gains as Semiconductor Stocks Drag full 353d9061-eae9-4a9e-a123-f3bc6e2dea43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a62fd61b U.S. stocks turned lower in recent trading after an early surge tied to the latest jobs report faded, with weakness in semiconductor shares pulling major indexes back into the red....

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]]> U.S. stocks turned lower in recent trading after an early surge tied to the latest jobs report faded, with weakness in semiconductor shares pulling major indexes back into the red....

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]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:35:22 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 177 U.S. stocks turned lower in recent trading after an early surge tied to the latest jobs report faded, with weakness in semiconductor shares pulling major indexes back into the red.... U.S. stocks turned lower in recent trading after an early surge tied to the latest jobs report faded, with weakness in semiconductor shares pulling major indexes back into the red.... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Dow Reaches Record High While Chip Stocks Drag Nasdaq Lower Dow Reaches Record High While Chip Stocks Drag Nasdaq Lower full f2042e46-7e8d-4e6d-8d3f-ab64d72ca510 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81b21bc2 U.S. stocks sent a mixed signal in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing to an all-time high even as a sharp drop in semiconductor shares pulled the...

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]]> U.S. stocks sent a mixed signal in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing to an all-time high even as a sharp drop in semiconductor shares pulled the...

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]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:12:32 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 185 U.S. stocks sent a mixed signal in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing to an all-time high even as a sharp drop in semiconductor shares pulled the... U.S. stocks sent a mixed signal in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing to an all-time high even as a sharp drop in semiconductor shares pulled the... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No BIS Warns of Growing Global Risks From Debt, Stubborn Inflation, and AI Uncertainty BIS Warns of Growing Global Risks From Debt, Stubborn Inflation, and AI Uncertainty full 9e4c1b01-022f-4c21-a398-f1308c8bc439 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f9af93e The Bank for International Settlements, a central bank for the world's central banks, has flagged a cluster of threats to the global economy, pointing to high government debt, persistent inflation...

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]]> The Bank for International Settlements, a central bank for the world's central banks, has flagged a cluster of threats to the global economy, pointing to high government debt, persistent inflation...

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]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:58:06 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 186 The Bank for International Settlements, a central bank for the world's central banks, has flagged a cluster of threats to the global economy, pointing to high government debt, persistent inflation... The Bank for International Settlements, a central bank for the world's central banks, has flagged a cluster of threats to the global economy, pointing to high government debt, persistent inflation... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Await Key Jobs Report U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Await Key Jobs Report full c0b327e6-7746-4285-9c97-8a0e322873e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6c843b8 Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in early trading, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a closely watched monthly employment report that could shape expectations for Federal...

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]]> Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in early trading, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a closely watched monthly employment report that could shape expectations for Federal...

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]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:08:24 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in early trading, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a closely watched monthly employment report that could shape expectations for Federal... Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in early trading, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a closely watched monthly employment report that could shape expectations for Federal... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Nasdaq Futures Dip as Semiconductor Stocks Slide Ahead of Jobs Report Nasdaq Futures Dip as Semiconductor Stocks Slide Ahead of Jobs Report full ea4b06a1-abfc-4a09-8847-e52c3dcacbe7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5ef7527 U.S. technology futures edged lower in early trading as semiconductor stocks extended recent losses, while investors braced for the monthly jobs report — a key reading on the health of...

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]]> U.S. technology futures edged lower in early trading as semiconductor stocks extended recent losses, while investors braced for the monthly jobs report — a key reading on the health of...

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]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:58:58 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 174 U.S. technology futures edged lower in early trading as semiconductor stocks extended recent losses, while investors braced for the monthly jobs report — a key reading on the health of... U.S. technology futures edged lower in early trading as semiconductor stocks extended recent losses, while investors braced for the monthly jobs report — a key reading on the health of... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Wall Street on track for best week in nearly two months as bond yields ease Wall Street on track for best week in nearly two months as bond yields ease full 438a0b24-67fb-4809-a213-fbda62514e51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bd1f1c1 U.S. stocks climbed in recent trading, putting major indexes on course for their strongest weekly gain in roughly two months, as a pullback in bond yields gave investors room to...

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]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:48:13 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 174 U.S. stocks climbed in recent trading, putting major indexes on course for their strongest weekly gain in roughly two months, as a pullback in bond yields gave investors room to... U.S. stocks climbed in recent trading, putting major indexes on course for their strongest weekly gain in roughly two months, as a pullback in bond yields gave investors room to... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Global Markets Slip as Tech Shares Weigh on Sentiment Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report Global Markets Slip as Tech Shares Weigh on Sentiment Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report full 544e8b41-561e-4600-9390-499bd1851a78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a7612aa Stock markets around the world moved lower in recent trading, dragged down by weakness in technology shares, as investors held back ahead of a closely watched U.S. jobs report that...

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]]> Stock markets around the world moved lower in recent trading, dragged down by weakness in technology shares, as investors held back ahead of a closely watched U.S. jobs report that...

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]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:13:21 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 178 Stock markets around the world moved lower in recent trading, dragged down by weakness in technology shares, as investors held back ahead of a closely watched U.S. jobs report that... Stock markets around the world moved lower in recent trading, dragged down by weakness in technology shares, as investors held back ahead of a closely watched U.S. jobs report that... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Wall Street Splits After Jobs Data: Dow Surges 400 Points While Nasdaq Lags Wall Street Splits After Jobs Data: Dow Surges 400 Points While Nasdaq Lags full f1ecaa72-c224-4ea4-a446-a097090fa409 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6fba5d8 U.S. stocks turned in a mixed performance after the release of fresh labor market data, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing roughly 400 points while the tech-heavy Nasdaq struggled...

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]]> U.S. stocks turned in a mixed performance after the release of fresh labor market data, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing roughly 400 points while the tech-heavy Nasdaq struggled...

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]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:49:44 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 174 U.S. stocks turned in a mixed performance after the release of fresh labor market data, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing roughly 400 points while the tech-heavy Nasdaq struggled... U.S. stocks turned in a mixed performance after the release of fresh labor market data, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing roughly 400 points while the tech-heavy Nasdaq struggled... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Wall Street Trades Cautiously Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Report Wall Street Trades Cautiously Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Report full 463cedc5-731f-4adf-81ca-bad5682c36d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d13cafb1 U.S. stock futures and major indexes moved tentatively as investors held back ahead of the closely watched monthly jobs report. The data is expected to offer the clearest recent signal...

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]]> U.S. stock futures and major indexes moved tentatively as investors held back ahead of the closely watched monthly jobs report. The data is expected to offer the clearest recent signal...

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]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:24:52 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 181 U.S. stock futures and major indexes moved tentatively as investors held back ahead of the closely watched monthly jobs report. The data is expected to offer the clearest recent signal... U.S. stock futures and major indexes moved tentatively as investors held back ahead of the closely watched monthly jobs report. The data is expected to offer the clearest recent signal... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Dollar Strengthens, Putting Pressure on Global Currencies and Markets Dollar Strengthens, Putting Pressure on Global Currencies and Markets full 8029f69e-cba8-480b-ba6d-b2f2a0b72a6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/35cff685 The U.S. dollar has extended a notable rally, sending ripple effects through currency markets worldwide. Emerging-market currencies and commodities priced in dollars are feeling the strain. A strengthening dollar is...

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]]> The U.S. dollar has extended a notable rally, sending ripple effects through currency markets worldwide. Emerging-market currencies and commodities priced in dollars are feeling the strain. A strengthening dollar is...

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]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:09:40 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 185 The U.S. dollar has extended a notable rally, sending ripple effects through currency markets worldwide. Emerging-market currencies and commodities priced in dollars are feeling the strain. A strengthening dollar is... The U.S. dollar has extended a notable rally, sending ripple effects through currency markets worldwide. Emerging-market currencies and commodities priced in dollars are feeling the strain. A strengthening dollar is... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No PCE Inflation Data Arrives With Fed Rate Decisions in Focus PCE Inflation Data Arrives With Fed Rate Decisions in Focus full a410459f-ab9b-4729-b335-7f61089e3530 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8f60328 The latest Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation — is drawing close attention from investors and policymakers watching for clues about the timing...

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]]> The latest Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation — is drawing close attention from investors and policymakers watching for clues about the timing...

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]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:46:24 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 174 The latest Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation — is drawing close attention from investors and policymakers watching for clues about the timing... The latest Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation — is drawing close attention from investors and policymakers watching for clues about the timing... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Asian Stocks Rally on Strong Chip Earnings as Wall Street Futures Point Higher Asian Stocks Rally on Strong Chip Earnings as Wall Street Futures Point Higher full e625d7e9-4374-4653-ba86-243798ffd2aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/628e5f06 Equity markets across Asia moved higher in early trading, led by gains in Japan and South Korea, after a major U.S. memory chipmaker posted results that beat expectations and boosted...

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]]> Equity markets across Asia moved higher in early trading, led by gains in Japan and South Korea, after a major U.S. memory chipmaker posted results that beat expectations and boosted...

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]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:08:24 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 177 Equity markets across Asia moved higher in early trading, led by gains in Japan and South Korea, after a major U.S. memory chipmaker posted results that beat expectations and boosted... Equity markets across Asia moved higher in early trading, led by gains in Japan and South Korea, after a major U.S. memory chipmaker posted results that beat expectations and boosted... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No AI Growth, Oil Prices, and Interest Rates Set to Shape Global Economy in Second Half of 2026 AI Growth, Oil Prices, and Interest Rates Set to Shape Global Economy in Second Half of 2026 full 6e36c8a7-02ac-4486-b943-19c64d4be2e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/338a956f A major international economic research body sees artificial intelligence as a key driver of global growth in the months ahead, while flagging elevated oil prices, a strong U.S. dollar, and...

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]]> A major international economic research body sees artificial intelligence as a key driver of global growth in the months ahead, while flagging elevated oil prices, a strong U.S. dollar, and...

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]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:38:15 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 188 A major international economic research body sees artificial intelligence as a key driver of global growth in the months ahead, while flagging elevated oil prices, a strong U.S. dollar, and... A major international economic research body sees artificial intelligence as a key driver of global growth in the months ahead, while flagging elevated oil prices, a strong U.S. dollar, and... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Dow Leads Broad Stock Gains as Earnings, GDP, and Jobs Data Drive Markets Higher Dow Leads Broad Stock Gains as Earnings, GDP, and Jobs Data Drive Markets Higher full acc4a712-7440-4200-a12c-610f1a290945 https://share.transistor.fm/s/584fcf7f U.S. stocks moved higher in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average leading the advance as investors absorbed a busy stretch of corporate earnings reports alongside fresh readings on...

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]]> U.S. stocks moved higher in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average leading the advance as investors absorbed a busy stretch of corporate earnings reports alongside fresh readings on...

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]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:23:36 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 180 U.S. stocks moved higher in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average leading the advance as investors absorbed a busy stretch of corporate earnings reports alongside fresh readings on... U.S. stocks moved higher in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average leading the advance as investors absorbed a busy stretch of corporate earnings reports alongside fresh readings on... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 1% in Continued Fight Against Inflation Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 1% in Continued Fight Against Inflation full a5c2062a-0b6c-4291-a29f-9e0bc73dde81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f23baa4 Japan's central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate to 1%, marking another step in the country's gradual move away from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy as it works to...

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]]> Japan's central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate to 1%, marking another step in the country's gradual move away from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy as it works to...

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]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:50:55 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 175 Japan's central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate to 1%, marking another step in the country's gradual move away from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy as it works to... Japan's central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate to 1%, marking another step in the country's gradual move away from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy as it works to... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Global Markets Turn Mixed as Fed Rate-Hike Signals Offset US-Iran Deal Optimism Global Markets Turn Mixed as Fed Rate-Hike Signals Offset US-Iran Deal Optimism full df12688d-2ed7-4300-8628-20263ebac1df https://share.transistor.fm/s/2168d55c World markets traded in mixed territory as investors weighed fresh signals from the Federal Reserve that interest rates could move higher against a lift in sentiment tied to progress on...

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]]> World markets traded in mixed territory as investors weighed fresh signals from the Federal Reserve that interest rates could move higher against a lift in sentiment tied to progress on...

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]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:38:54 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 184 World markets traded in mixed territory as investors weighed fresh signals from the Federal Reserve that interest rates could move higher against a lift in sentiment tied to progress on... World markets traded in mixed territory as investors weighed fresh signals from the Federal Reserve that interest rates could move higher against a lift in sentiment tied to progress on... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Chip Stocks Rally Lifts Wall Street as Fed Holds Rates Steady Chip Stocks Rally Lifts Wall Street as Fed Holds Rates Steady full e6887f9f-1394-44fd-a2a2-d0f620193b16 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5dff9a5 U.S. stock indexes moved higher in recent trading, driven by a broad rally in semiconductor shares and reinforced by the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates unchanged. Wall Street...

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]]> U.S. stock indexes moved higher in recent trading, driven by a broad rally in semiconductor shares and reinforced by the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates unchanged. Wall Street...

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]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:14:29 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 183 U.S. stock indexes moved higher in recent trading, driven by a broad rally in semiconductor shares and reinforced by the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates unchanged. Wall Street... U.S. stock indexes moved higher in recent trading, driven by a broad rally in semiconductor shares and reinforced by the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates unchanged. Wall Street... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Citing Persistent Uncertainty Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Citing Persistent Uncertainty full c17c39bf-147c-40ec-8ed7-2c9121180f1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1053fe8d The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, signaling that policymakers remain cautious as they weigh the path of inflation and the health of...

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]]> The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, signaling that policymakers remain cautious as they weigh the path of inflation and the health of...

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]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:29:37 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 171 The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, signaling that policymakers remain cautious as they weigh the path of inflation and the health of... The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, signaling that policymakers remain cautious as they weigh the path of inflation and the health of... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Fed Holds Rates Steady, Projects Fewer Cuts as Inflation Stays Stubborn Fed Holds Rates Steady, Projects Fewer Cuts as Inflation Stays Stubborn full 84d7a921-9706-41ef-984a-8f033f7dc16f https://share.transistor.fm/s/09d1af10 Federal Reserve officials released their latest economic projections after wrapping up a two-day policy meeting, signaling continued caution on interest rates as inflation proves slower to cool than hoped. The...

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]]> Federal Reserve officials released their latest economic projections after wrapping up a two-day policy meeting, signaling continued caution on interest rates as inflation proves slower to cool than hoped. The...

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]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:07:56 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 174 Federal Reserve officials released their latest economic projections after wrapping up a two-day policy meeting, signaling continued caution on interest rates as inflation proves slower to cool than hoped. The... Federal Reserve officials released their latest economic projections after wrapping up a two-day policy meeting, signaling continued caution on interest rates as inflation proves slower to cool than hoped. The... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Brazil’s Central Bank Set to Cut Interest Rates Again as Easing Cycle Continues Brazil’s Central Bank Set to Cut Interest Rates Again as Easing Cycle Continues full 7279b84b-c4d3-4367-a05d-d3f3cef9476f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1ebffbe Brazil's central bank is widely expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, extending a gradual easing cycle as policymakers look to support economic...

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]]> Brazil's central bank is widely expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, extending a gradual easing cycle as policymakers look to support economic...

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]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:26:11 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 179 Brazil's central bank is widely expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, extending a gradual easing cycle as policymakers look to support economic... Brazil's central bank is widely expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, extending a gradual easing cycle as policymakers look to support economic... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Global stocks climb as tech rally lifts Nasdaq futures, Nikkei, and European markets Global stocks climb as tech rally lifts Nasdaq futures, Nikkei, and European markets full 0154713d-217c-4f4a-ab77-2b2e8604a611 https://share.transistor.fm/s/edc4f0c8 Equity markets advanced broadly, with Asian stocks leading the way and U.S. futures pointing higher as a technology-driven rally extended into a new session. European indexes also edged up, suggesting...

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]]> Equity markets advanced broadly, with Asian stocks leading the way and U.S. futures pointing higher as a technology-driven rally extended into a new session. European indexes also edged up, suggesting...

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]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:29:19 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 177 Equity markets advanced broadly, with Asian stocks leading the way and U.S. futures pointing higher as a technology-driven rally extended into a new session. European indexes also edged up, suggesting... Equity markets advanced broadly, with Asian stocks leading the way and U.S. futures pointing higher as a technology-driven rally extended into a new session. European indexes also edged up, suggesting... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No UAE Central Bank Holds Rates at 3.65% in Step With Fed UAE Central Bank Holds Rates at 3.65% in Step With Fed full 6c2a8011-268e-46a6-8937-778d4dc9126d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d364b80 The United Arab Emirates central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.65%, a move that closely tracks the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy decision under new Fed Chair...

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]]> The United Arab Emirates central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.65%, a move that closely tracks the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy decision under new Fed Chair...

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]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:40:25 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 181 The United Arab Emirates central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.65%, a move that closely tracks the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy decision under new Fed Chair... The United Arab Emirates central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.65%, a move that closely tracks the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy decision under new Fed Chair... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No US Stocks Tread Water as Markets Wait on Fed Rate Decision US Stocks Tread Water as Markets Wait on Fed Rate Decision full 0f78d32b-8007-404c-a59b-9f3435afbb94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c35802e4 American stocks moved in a narrow range as investors held back from big bets ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate announcement. The cautious mood reflects how much weight...

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]]> American stocks moved in a narrow range as investors held back from big bets ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate announcement. The cautious mood reflects how much weight...

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]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:17:21 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 172 American stocks moved in a narrow range as investors held back from big bets ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate announcement. The cautious mood reflects how much weight... American stocks moved in a narrow range as investors held back from big bets ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate announcement. The cautious mood reflects how much weight... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. Stocks Fall as Investors Weigh Risk of a Fed Rate Hike This Year U.S. Stocks Fall as Investors Weigh Risk of a Fed Rate Hike This Year full d102fd95-735e-42e7-b4b6-bd5deb54b8a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a77dd1a6 U.S. equities declined in recent trading as concerns grew that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates before the year is out. The prospect of higher borrowing costs rattled investors...

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]]> U.S. equities declined in recent trading as concerns grew that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates before the year is out. The prospect of higher borrowing costs rattled investors...

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]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:37:10 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 179 U.S. equities declined in recent trading as concerns grew that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates before the year is out. The prospect of higher borrowing costs rattled investors... U.S. equities declined in recent trading as concerns grew that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates before the year is out. The prospect of higher borrowing costs rattled investors... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Wall Street Near Record Highs as Markets Brace for May Inflation Data Wall Street Near Record Highs as Markets Brace for May Inflation Data full 7f88d5b3-d124-45c9-9697-93c036fb2e2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfdef956 U.S. stocks have pushed toward record territory in recent sessions, even as investors prepare for a closely watched inflation report that could reshape expectations for interest rates under a new...

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]]> U.S. stocks have pushed toward record territory in recent sessions, even as investors prepare for a closely watched inflation report that could reshape expectations for interest rates under a new...

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]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:47:22 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 174 U.S. stocks have pushed toward record territory in recent sessions, even as investors prepare for a closely watched inflation report that could reshape expectations for interest rates under a new... U.S. stocks have pushed toward record territory in recent sessions, even as investors prepare for a closely watched inflation report that could reshape expectations for interest rates under a new... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Wall Street Futures Slip as Middle East Tensions Rise and Jobs Report Looms Wall Street Futures Slip as Middle East Tensions Rise and Jobs Report Looms full 296e05cc-4903-4474-80ba-b3e56c3aafc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28a59bf2 U.S. stock futures pulled back as Hezbollah's rejection of a ceasefire proposal added geopolitical uncertainty to markets already on edge ahead of a closely watched U.S. jobs report. Futures tied...

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]]> U.S. stock futures pulled back as Hezbollah's rejection of a ceasefire proposal added geopolitical uncertainty to markets already on edge ahead of a closely watched U.S. jobs report. Futures tied...

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]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:04:31 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 180 U.S. stock futures pulled back as Hezbollah's rejection of a ceasefire proposal added geopolitical uncertainty to markets already on edge ahead of a closely watched U.S. jobs report. Futures tied... U.S. stock futures pulled back as Hezbollah's rejection of a ceasefire proposal added geopolitical uncertainty to markets already on edge ahead of a closely watched U.S. jobs report. Futures tied... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Strong Jobs Report Sends Stocks Lower as Rate-Cut Hopes Fade Strong Jobs Report Sends Stocks Lower as Rate-Cut Hopes Fade full 761f0e81-70b2-4a7f-9c7b-979cedfce923 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a4cac9d U.S. stock indexes fell after a stronger-than-expected jobs report raised doubts about how soon the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates. Good news for workers is proving to be complicated...

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]]> U.S. stock indexes fell after a stronger-than-expected jobs report raised doubts about how soon the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates. Good news for workers is proving to be complicated...

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:06:43 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 177 U.S. stock indexes fell after a stronger-than-expected jobs report raised doubts about how soon the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates. Good news for workers is proving to be complicated... U.S. stock indexes fell after a stronger-than-expected jobs report raised doubts about how soon the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates. Good news for workers is proving to be complicated... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Nasdaq and S&P 500 Futures Rise as Chip Stocks Lead, Oil Pulls Back Nasdaq and S&P 500 Futures Rise as Chip Stocks Lead, Oil Pulls Back full d90eadbd-95a3-46ff-bc55-19e3ba3c657b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d2abf6d U.S. equity futures extended a recent winning streak, driven by strength in semiconductor stocks, while oil prices edged lower in the latest session. Futures tied to the Nasdaq and S&P...

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]]> U.S. equity futures extended a recent winning streak, driven by strength in semiconductor stocks, while oil prices edged lower in the latest session. Futures tied to the Nasdaq and S&P...

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]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:37:12 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 177 U.S. equity futures extended a recent winning streak, driven by strength in semiconductor stocks, while oil prices edged lower in the latest session. Futures tied to the Nasdaq and S&P... U.S. equity futures extended a recent winning streak, driven by strength in semiconductor stocks, while oil prices edged lower in the latest session. Futures tied to the Nasdaq and S&P... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Rising Treasury Yields Put Stock Market Rally Under Pressure Rising Treasury Yields Put Stock Market Rally Under Pressure full e8082b5f-3373-4be5-9270-6ea5d22f85cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/761cb42b Treasury yields have climbed in recent sessions, raising concerns that higher borrowing costs could weigh on the stock market's recent advance. When bonds offer more attractive returns, stocks face stiffer...

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]]> Treasury yields have climbed in recent sessions, raising concerns that higher borrowing costs could weigh on the stock market's recent advance. When bonds offer more attractive returns, stocks face stiffer...

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]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:22:14 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 177 Treasury yields have climbed in recent sessions, raising concerns that higher borrowing costs could weigh on the stock market's recent advance. When bonds offer more attractive returns, stocks face stiffer... Treasury yields have climbed in recent sessions, raising concerns that higher borrowing costs could weigh on the stock market's recent advance. When bonds offer more attractive returns, stocks face stiffer... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Bond market pressure builds on the Fed as semiconductor stocks hold their ground Bond market pressure builds on the Fed as semiconductor stocks hold their ground full 42c9ee20-451d-4f2a-a0ae-5618e5bd8a27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62d4aa03 Rising pressure in the bond market is fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may be pushed toward interest rate cuts sooner than planned. At the same time, some on Wall...

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]]> Rising pressure in the bond market is fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may be pushed toward interest rate cuts sooner than planned. At the same time, some on Wall...

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]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:04:45 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 Rising pressure in the bond market is fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may be pushed toward interest rate cuts sooner than planned. At the same time, some on Wall... Rising pressure in the bond market is fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may be pushed toward interest rate cuts sooner than planned. At the same time, some on Wall... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Indian Stocks Drop Sharply in Early Trade as Sensex Falls 700 Points Indian Stocks Drop Sharply in Early Trade as Sensex Falls 700 Points full 50d8f9e4-c907-452b-9f3d-7ca017092030 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c07c7265 Indian equity markets opened under heavy selling pressure, with the benchmark Sensex index shedding around 700 points in early trade. The broad-based decline reflects a cautious global mood among investors....

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]]> Indian equity markets opened under heavy selling pressure, with the benchmark Sensex index shedding around 700 points in early trade. The broad-based decline reflects a cautious global mood among investors....

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]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:06 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 Indian equity markets opened under heavy selling pressure, with the benchmark Sensex index shedding around 700 points in early trade. The broad-based decline reflects a cautious global mood among investors.... Indian equity markets opened under heavy selling pressure, with the benchmark Sensex index shedding around 700 points in early trade. The broad-based decline reflects a cautious global mood among investors.... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Japan Economy Grows While UK Joblessness and Canadian Prices Edge Higher Japan Economy Grows While UK Joblessness and Canadian Prices Edge Higher full cb3a582d-b4e0-41eb-8309-04a7dc0b55b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2ed87b9 A batch of international economic data released this week pointed in several directions at once: Japan's economy expanded, while the United Kingdom and Canada each dealt with fresh signs of...

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]]> A batch of international economic data released this week pointed in several directions at once: Japan's economy expanded, while the United Kingdom and Canada each dealt with fresh signs of...

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]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:49:41 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 179 A batch of international economic data released this week pointed in several directions at once: Japan's economy expanded, while the United Kingdom and Canada each dealt with fresh signs of... A batch of international economic data released this week pointed in several directions at once: Japan's economy expanded, while the United Kingdom and Canada each dealt with fresh signs of... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Wall Street Extends Rally as Markets Eye Jobs Data and Earnings Wall Street Extends Rally as Markets Eye Jobs Data and Earnings full 60d6c858-8c0b-4b19-8557-132f538cd55b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a999d31e U.S. stocks pushed higher in recent trading, building on a broader market advance as investors look ahead to key employment data and corporate earnings reports that could shape the next...

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]]> U.S. stocks pushed higher in recent trading, building on a broader market advance as investors look ahead to key employment data and corporate earnings reports that could shape the next...

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]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:33:54 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 184 U.S. stocks pushed higher in recent trading, building on a broader market advance as investors look ahead to key employment data and corporate earnings reports that could shape the next... U.S. stocks pushed higher in recent trading, building on a broader market advance as investors look ahead to key employment data and corporate earnings reports that could shape the next... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Global Inflation Trends Drive Diverging Central Bank Policies Global Inflation Trends Drive Diverging Central Bank Policies full 25e1eb66-bfbb-4d14-a0e9-e4f4ba19005f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c61eb69b Inflation is cooling at different speeds across the world's major economies, pushing central banks in opposite directions on interest rates. The gap between countries cutting rates and those holding firm...

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]]> Inflation is cooling at different speeds across the world's major economies, pushing central banks in opposite directions on interest rates. The gap between countries cutting rates and those holding firm...

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]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:25:12 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 186 Inflation is cooling at different speeds across the world's major economies, pushing central banks in opposite directions on interest rates. The gap between countries cutting rates and those holding firm... Inflation is cooling at different speeds across the world's major economies, pushing central banks in opposite directions on interest rates. The gap between countries cutting rates and those holding firm... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Wall Street Futures Pull Back as AI Trade Draws Focus Wall Street Futures Pull Back as AI Trade Draws Focus full 0d85dfe0-3227-4f89-b164-9d504e2ff1a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac87c1c4 U.S. stock futures edged lower in early trading, as investor attention shifted toward moves in the artificial intelligence sector and what they may signal for the broader market. Wall Street...

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]]> U.S. stock futures edged lower in early trading, as investor attention shifted toward moves in the artificial intelligence sector and what they may signal for the broader market. Wall Street...

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]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:59:30 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 U.S. stock futures edged lower in early trading, as investor attention shifted toward moves in the artificial intelligence sector and what they may signal for the broader market. Wall Street... U.S. stock futures edged lower in early trading, as investor attention shifted toward moves in the artificial intelligence sector and what they may signal for the broader market. Wall Street... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Chip stocks rally in after-hours trading as Credo Technology tumbles Chip stocks rally in after-hours trading as Credo Technology tumbles full b1a9e193-4f42-4dd2-8231-a06fb02da11e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f151529 Shares of several major semiconductor companies moved higher in after-hours futures trading, while networking chip maker Credo Technology bucked the trend with a sharp decline. Semiconductor stocks dominated after-hours market...

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]]> Shares of several major semiconductor companies moved higher in after-hours futures trading, while networking chip maker Credo Technology bucked the trend with a sharp decline. Semiconductor stocks dominated after-hours market...

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]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:04:14 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 189 Shares of several major semiconductor companies moved higher in after-hours futures trading, while networking chip maker Credo Technology bucked the trend with a sharp decline. Semiconductor stocks dominated after-hours market... Shares of several major semiconductor companies moved higher in after-hours futures trading, while networking chip maker Credo Technology bucked the trend with a sharp decline. Semiconductor stocks dominated after-hours market... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Jobs Report and Fed Signals Loom Over Wall Street’s Recent Gains Jobs Report and Fed Signals Loom Over Wall Street’s Recent Gains full b3ca68da-579b-4438-8b5b-60117e617cfe https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a13ff17 Stocks have rallied in recent weeks, but two major forces are now testing that momentum: the upcoming U.S. jobs report and shifting expectations around Federal Reserve interest rate policy. Wall...

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]]> Stocks have rallied in recent weeks, but two major forces are now testing that momentum: the upcoming U.S. jobs report and shifting expectations around Federal Reserve interest rate policy. Wall...

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]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:37:56 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 173 Stocks have rallied in recent weeks, but two major forces are now testing that momentum: the upcoming U.S. jobs report and shifting expectations around Federal Reserve interest rate policy. Wall... Stocks have rallied in recent weeks, but two major forces are now testing that momentum: the upcoming U.S. jobs report and shifting expectations around Federal Reserve interest rate policy. Wall... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Jobs Report and AI Earnings Set to Test Wall Street’s Recent Rally Jobs Report and AI Earnings Set to Test Wall Street’s Recent Rally full 782b17a5-5ab4-4eb4-90cc-d273449eee4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a02c9a43 U.S. stocks head into a pivotal stretch with fresh jobs data and a wave of technology earnings on the horizon, giving investors two major signals that could either extend the...

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]]> U.S. stocks head into a pivotal stretch with fresh jobs data and a wave of technology earnings on the horizon, giving investors two major signals that could either extend the...

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]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:52:46 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 184 U.S. stocks head into a pivotal stretch with fresh jobs data and a wave of technology earnings on the horizon, giving investors two major signals that could either extend the... U.S. stocks head into a pivotal stretch with fresh jobs data and a wave of technology earnings on the horizon, giving investors two major signals that could either extend the... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Jobs Report Looms as Stocks Rally and Bond Yields Signal Caution Jobs Report Looms as Stocks Rally and Bond Yields Signal Caution full ec0ed322-64e3-4b6f-9ee8-3e70c122c62a https://share.transistor.fm/s/98b5b3d1 U.S. stocks have climbed sharply in recent sessions, but an upcoming jobs report could test the rally as investors watch interest rate expectations and rising bond yields closely. American equity...

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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:24:39 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 174 U.S. stocks have climbed sharply in recent sessions, but an upcoming jobs report could test the rally as investors watch interest rate expectations and rising bond yields closely. American equity... U.S. stocks have climbed sharply in recent sessions, but an upcoming jobs report could test the rally as investors watch interest rate expectations and rising bond yields closely. American equity... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No U.S. stock futures hold steady as inflation concerns keep investors cautious U.S. stock futures hold steady as inflation concerns keep investors cautious full 67ac0810-c4b4-42fc-8328-4aa8ef899a4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/74a04f8f Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes traded near flat in recent sessions, as persistent inflation worries gave investors little reason to push markets in either direction. Futures contracts for...

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]]> Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes traded near flat in recent sessions, as persistent inflation worries gave investors little reason to push markets in either direction. Futures contracts for...

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]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 15:56:30 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 183 Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes traded near flat in recent sessions, as persistent inflation worries gave investors little reason to push markets in either direction. Futures contracts for... Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes traded near flat in recent sessions, as persistent inflation worries gave investors little reason to push markets in either direction. Futures contracts for... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Markets sell off as Middle East tensions raise questions about central bank paths Markets sell off as Middle East tensions raise questions about central bank paths full d134d10e-6fde-4d70-82fa-b20ac8c02ad0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3ccf3b5 Global stocks fell and government bond yields rose in recent trading as an escalating conflict involving Iran prompted investors to reconsider how major central banks might respond to fresh economic...

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]]> Global stocks fell and government bond yields rose in recent trading as an escalating conflict involving Iran prompted investors to reconsider how major central banks might respond to fresh economic...

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]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 13:28:07 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 182 Global stocks fell and government bond yields rose in recent trading as an escalating conflict involving Iran prompted investors to reconsider how major central banks might respond to fresh economic... Global stocks fell and government bond yields rose in recent trading as an escalating conflict involving Iran prompted investors to reconsider how major central banks might respond to fresh economic... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Trump’s Fed Chair Pick Adds Uncertainty as Markets Watch Monetary Policy Closely Trump’s Fed Chair Pick Adds Uncertainty as Markets Watch Monetary Policy Closely full f6bdf875-0088-433a-90e1-cb1c192da3a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60d1a238 President Trump's reported move to identify a preferred candidate to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is drawing fresh attention to the future direction of U.S. monetary policy — and...

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]]> President Trump's reported move to identify a preferred candidate to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is drawing fresh attention to the future direction of U.S. monetary policy — and...

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]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 10:37:23 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 181 President Trump's reported move to identify a preferred candidate to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is drawing fresh attention to the future direction of U.S. monetary policy — and... President Trump's reported move to identify a preferred candidate to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is drawing fresh attention to the future direction of U.S. monetary policy — and... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Fed’s Updated Inflation Forecast Signals a Bumpier Road Ahead Fed’s Updated Inflation Forecast Signals a Bumpier Road Ahead full 804c7025-b6dd-4ed6-af30-c293ee4cde0e https://share.transistor.fm/s/77859753 The Federal Reserve has revised its near-term inflation outlook upward, a shift that suggests policymakers see prices staying elevated longer than previously expected — and that complicates the path to...

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]]> The Federal Reserve has revised its near-term inflation outlook upward, a shift that suggests policymakers see prices staying elevated longer than previously expected — and that complicates the path to...

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]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 16:51:21 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 186 The Federal Reserve has revised its near-term inflation outlook upward, a shift that suggests policymakers see prices staying elevated longer than previously expected — and that complicates the path to... The Federal Reserve has revised its near-term inflation outlook upward, a shift that suggests policymakers see prices staying elevated longer than previously expected — and that complicates the path to... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Fed’s updated inflation forecast signals a bumpier path ahead for prices Fed’s updated inflation forecast signals a bumpier path ahead for prices full 6792dbb3-ad7b-43fe-a088-ee87d7fe83ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/46da5df9 The Federal Reserve has revised its inflation outlook upward for May, suggesting price pressures are proving more stubborn than policymakers had hoped. The change complicates the central bank's path toward...

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]]> The Federal Reserve has revised its inflation outlook upward for May, suggesting price pressures are proving more stubborn than policymakers had hoped. The change complicates the central bank's path toward...

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]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 14:17:40 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 178 The Federal Reserve has revised its inflation outlook upward for May, suggesting price pressures are proving more stubborn than policymakers had hoped. The change complicates the central bank's path toward... The Federal Reserve has revised its inflation outlook upward for May, suggesting price pressures are proving more stubborn than policymakers had hoped. The change complicates the central bank's path toward... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Fed Holds Rates Steady as Inflation Outlook Grows Cloudier Fed Holds Rates Steady as Inflation Outlook Grows Cloudier full 5db750af-7319-4777-b25e-0150ebc8b21f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9568342a The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, citing rising uncertainty over where inflation is headed. The decision signals that policymakers are in a...

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]]> The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, citing rising uncertainty over where inflation is headed. The decision signals that policymakers are in a...

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]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 11:07:08 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 176 The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, citing rising uncertainty over where inflation is headed. The decision signals that policymakers are in a... The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, citing rising uncertainty over where inflation is headed. The decision signals that policymakers are in a... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Stocks Slide at Midday as Bond Yields Climb and Inflation Worries Resurface Stocks Slide at Midday as Bond Yields Climb and Inflation Worries Resurface full 736972e0-904f-4e4d-9e8b-e47be9e7d218 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cdf0464 U.S. stocks fell in midday trading as rising bond yields and renewed concern about stubborn inflation pressured equities. The retreat reflects a familiar tension: when borrowing costs climb, the appeal...

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]]> U.S. stocks fell in midday trading as rising bond yields and renewed concern about stubborn inflation pressured equities. The retreat reflects a familiar tension: when borrowing costs climb, the appeal...

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]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 15:51:27 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 179 U.S. stocks fell in midday trading as rising bond yields and renewed concern about stubborn inflation pressured equities. The retreat reflects a familiar tension: when borrowing costs climb, the appeal... U.S. stocks fell in midday trading as rising bond yields and renewed concern about stubborn inflation pressured equities. The retreat reflects a familiar tension: when borrowing costs climb, the appeal... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Treasury Yields and Dollar Rise as Inflation Concerns Grow; Japan’s Producer Prices Surge Treasury Yields and Dollar Rise as Inflation Concerns Grow; Japan’s Producer Prices Surge full 2b1a948f-e925-4292-ba01-e5318e65c1b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5569c60 U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar moved higher in recent trading as investors grew more cautious about the inflation outlook, while a sharp jump in Japanese producer prices added to...

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]]> U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar moved higher in recent trading as investors grew more cautious about the inflation outlook, while a sharp jump in Japanese producer prices added to...

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]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 13:19:41 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 180 U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar moved higher in recent trading as investors grew more cautious about the inflation outlook, while a sharp jump in Japanese producer prices added to... U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar moved higher in recent trading as investors grew more cautious about the inflation outlook, while a sharp jump in Japanese producer prices added to... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Global Markets Pull Back as Oil Prices, Inflation Fears, and Rising Bond Yields Weigh on Sentiment Global Markets Pull Back as Oil Prices, Inflation Fears, and Rising Bond Yields Weigh on Sentiment full d87c0667-b721-4ee6-a418-f574864c6a93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41e7b911 Equity markets around the world finished the week in the red, pressured by a combination of rising oil prices, persistent inflation concerns, and higher government bond yields that collectively dimmed...

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]]> Equity markets around the world finished the week in the red, pressured by a combination of rising oil prices, persistent inflation concerns, and higher government bond yields that collectively dimmed...

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]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 10:44:52 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 185 Equity markets around the world finished the week in the red, pressured by a combination of rising oil prices, persistent inflation concerns, and higher government bond yields that collectively dimmed... Equity markets around the world finished the week in the red, pressured by a combination of rising oil prices, persistent inflation concerns, and higher government bond yields that collectively dimmed... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No Global Bond Selloff Puts Pressure on Stocks as Inflation Fears Resurface Global Bond Selloff Puts Pressure on Stocks as Inflation Fears Resurface full e2822479-7a2c-47dc-b086-e1c22240e4a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae693f11 A broad selloff in government bonds around the world has pushed yields higher, raising fresh concerns that persistent inflation could slow the rally in equities — including the technology-heavy run...

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]]> A broad selloff in government bonds around the world has pushed yields higher, raising fresh concerns that persistent inflation could slow the rally in equities — including the technology-heavy run...

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]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 22:17:12 -0700 First Financial News Desk First Financial News Desk 183 A broad selloff in government bonds around the world has pushed yields higher, raising fresh concerns that persistent inflation could slow the rally in equities — including the technology-heavy run... A broad selloff in government bonds around the world has pushed yields higher, raising fresh concerns that persistent inflation could slow the rally in equities — including the technology-heavy run... financial news, markets, stock market, Federal Reserve, Fed, inflation, economy, jobs, business news, investing, Wall Street, interest rates, global economy, market update, economic news No