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Today: June 17, 2026
Today: June 17, 2026

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US retail sales beat expectations in May

U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in May, but a slowdown is likely as the cushion from larger tax refunds against higher prices diminishes.

US retail sales beat expectations in May
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Container imports soar at busiest US port in May as buyers try to outrun rising fuel costs

Imports to the busiest U.S. container port in Los Angeles hit the second-highest level in history during May, as retailers rushed in products like

Container imports soar at busiest US port in May as buyers try to outrun rising fuel costs
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Dollar on edge ahead of Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair

The dollar inched higher against most major peers on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's first policy decision under chair Kevin

Dollar on edge ahead of Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair
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What to expect from Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Fed chairman

What to expect from Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Fed chairman

What to expect from Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Fed chairman
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Nvidia's Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas

Nvidia is betting on artificial intelligence to revive U.S. manufacturing

Nvidia's Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas
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All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates

Ever since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame inflation or cut them as Trump has long demanded

All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates
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'Let the oil flow'

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Global stocks surged and oil prices slid on Monday after

'Let the oil flow'
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Warsh's debut Fed press conference may reveal his strategy for inflation, rates

New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has talked at length in recent years about the U.S. central bank's balance sheet, the need to say less

Warsh's debut Fed press conference may reveal his strategy for inflation, rates
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US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge

U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in May, leading to the largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as the Middle East conflict boosted the

US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge
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'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices rise amid Iran war

President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to embrace data showing inflation has risen more than 4%, telling reporters that he "loved"

'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices rise amid Iran war
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The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire

Unless Congress acts, 1 in 5 Americans who receive Social Security could see an across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% starting in 2032.

The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire
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S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes fell on Tuesday as a rebound in technology shares faded and as President Donald Trump said the U.S. must

S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter
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US wholesale inventories increase for third straight month in April

U.S. wholesale inventories increased more than initially thought in April, likely reflecting stock building to hedge against shortages and high prices stemming from the

US wholesale inventories increase for third straight month in April
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S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as tech, chipmakers rebound

U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Monday, led by gains in the Nasdaq and chipmakers as investors sought bargains after Friday's sharp

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as tech, chipmakers rebound
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Swiss firms invest $27 billion in US after tariff deal, NZZ am Sonntag reports

Swiss companies invested $27 billion in the United States between January and April, as Switzerland moves to fulfil a pledge to sharply increase investment following a

Swiss firms invest $27 billion in US after tariff deal, NZZ am Sonntag reports
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US job report strikes a hawkish note as Fed's Warsh takes the baton

The blowout U.S. job report released on Friday is likely to further ease concerns among Federal Reserve officials about labor market weakness and

US job report strikes a hawkish note as Fed's Warsh takes the baton
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Warsh pledges to follow best of Fed's traditions, while also looking for change

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh pledged to follow "the best of the Fed's traditions" in an opening note to the central bank's more than 20,000

Warsh pledges to follow best of Fed's traditions, while also looking for change
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Fed's Hammack says rates may need to rise if rising inflation does not abate

By Michael S.

Fed's Hammack says rates may need to rise if rising inflation does not abate
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Fed Chair Warsh's preferred inflation measure is cooling. A big pinch of salt is advised

One of new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's favorite inflation measures came in cool again on Thursday, offering evidence for his belief that inflation is

Fed Chair Warsh's preferred inflation measure is cooling. A big pinch of salt is advised
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Trump and Warsh's fates are now tied, for better or worse

Former U.S.

Trump and Warsh's fates are now tied, for better or worse
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Fed's Barkin: Policy in good place to respond to ongoing shocks

How businesses and consumers respond to ongoing economic shocks will determine if the U.S.

Fed's Barkin: Policy in good place to respond to ongoing shocks
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Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busiest time of the year

Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months
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Lowe's sticks to forecasts amid muted US housing market, flags cost pressures

Lowe's on Wednesday joined larger rival Home Depot in signaling a squeeze from the subdued U.S. housing market, and said elevated oil prices were fueling

Lowe's sticks to forecasts amid muted US housing market, flags cost pressures
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Powell, the most battle-tested Fed chair, finishes his term

Powell, the most battle-tested Fed chair, finishes his term

Powell, the most battle-tested Fed chair, finishes his term