Ryan and others point to higher yields on U.S. government bonds, seen as risk-free if held to term, as one factor dimming the allure of stocks. The benchmark 10-year yield is around 4.5%, well above ...

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US Markets Rattled Amid Trump's Firing Federal Chief Confusion

President Donald Trump sent the US stock market on a jagged round trip Wednesday after saying he had "talked about the concept of firing" the head of the Federal Reserve.

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US stock markets hit buying opportunities on the data release

Emini S&P SEPTEMBER made a low for the day exactly at support at 6245/35 & longs worked perfectly on the recovery to 6308. Last session high & low were: 6241 - 6308. (To compare the spread to the ...

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US stock markets bounce back as Trump backtracks on Jerome Powell firing threat: What led to the turn of events?

US stocks recover after Trump calls Powell firing unlikely, easing Fed independence fears. Details on market swings, renovation scandal, and interest-rate battle.

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Markets could freak out if Trump tries to fire Powell

There could be a revolt in global markets, including a possible collapse in the dollar and US bonds, if President Donald Trump were to take the unprecedented step of removing Federal Reserve Chair ...

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