Markets shift back toward potential Fed rate cut this year with Iran ceasefire in place
A trader works, as a screen broadcasts a press conference by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell following the Fed
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A fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire sparks market relief — but no clear path to lasting peace
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 06: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks alongside Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe (L) and U.S.
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U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
The U.S. labor market bounced back in March, with job creation much stronger than expected though the broader picture of
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The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here’s what to expect
A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., January 25, 2023. Brian Snyder | Reuters Nonfarm
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Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than expected, ADP says
Private sector employment growth was a bit better than expected in March, but health care and construction continued to provide
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Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed interest rate hikes — and could lead to cuts
Gas prices are displayed at a Mobil gas station on March 30, 2026 in Pasadena, California. Mario Tama | Getty
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China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure
Pickleball paddle producer Devi Wei has a message for U.S. shoppers. “Americans will have to pay more,” the Chinese businessman
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New fees, fewer flights: Higher fuel prices pinch consumer budgets beyond the gas pump
USPS and United Airlines. Joe Raedle | Grace Hie Yoon | Anadolu | Getty Images As the U.S.-Iran war enters
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Markets now see the Fed’s next move as a potential rate hike as inflation fears mount
A man walks at a supermarket in Houston, Texas, on March 17, 2026. Ronaldo Schemidt | AFP | Getty Images
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China industrial profits surge 15% to start year, but oil price shock threatens outlook
An oil tanker unloads crude oil at a terminal at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province on
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