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The US Federal Reserve is expected to deliver its second straight interest rate cut, lowering the benchmark rate to 3.75%–4.00% amid easing inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty.

Gold surged past $4,300/oz in a record rally, stoking fears about the US economy and sending global markets scrambling for safe-havens amid mounting credit and Fed uncertainty.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of a possible 2026 recession, challenging Wall Street's optimism despite strong US GDP growth and low unemployment. His remarks spotlight inflation, geopolitics, and fiscal instability as potential triggers.

US equity indexes soared a day after the US Fed hinted at more rate cuts this year after lowering the federal funds rate by 25 bps to 4% to 4.25%.

While some fixed-rate loans are unlikely to be immediately affected by the rate cuts, variable-rate debts like credit cards could see an immediate impact.

Mortgage applications, especially for refinancing, soared in the week ended 12th Sept. and as rates hover at the lowest in a year.

These stocks soared as US equity indexes declined markedly ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate-cut decision on Wednesday afternoon.

Jerome Powell, appointed by Trump, faces firing threats. Legal limits and market risks loom. Legal hurdles and recent backtrack suggest it's unlikely, but tensions remain.

Experts believe US President Donald Trump could introduce unprecedented losses to US equities and the devaluation of the greenback if he ousts US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Bernie Sanders hopes that Donald Trump will fulfil his promise to impose a temporary credit card interest rate cap of 10% to help Americans repay existing debt and improve personal finances.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon thinks the odds of a recession are higher than people think despite markets reaching record highs and the consensus rooting for a sustained bull run.

Since the failure of SVB, Bitcoin has been gaining market shares to the detriment of other digital assets. Jerome Powell further confirmed that "the central bank will indeed raise rates in March."

"It is hard to hold the government accountable for their mistakes. At the same time, it gives governments the excuse to continue their nefarious accounting behind the scenes."

The Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve have claimed the safety and strength of banking systems ahead of key decisions on interest rates.

Slower U.S. growth expectations and the Federal Reserve's more gradual approach towards interest rate hikes will weigh on the U.S. dollar in the second half of the year, analysts said in a poll conducted by International Business Times.

Lauri Love has won his appeal against extradition to the United States for allegedly hacking the Federal Reserve and US Army.

The French banking group says it 'deeply regrets' misconduct.

The central bank chief noted that the US has seen a rise in its death rate.

UK GDP data revised down to show economy grew only 0.2% in the first three months of the year.

The S&P 500 posted a record close at 2,404.39.

Futures trades in the yellow metal see drop of over $20 as US central bank hints at another interest rate hike.

US central bank says economic slowdown experienced in Q1 is likely to be transitory.

But probability of a June rate hike now up to 90%.

Jobs data sent the Dow climbing but the Fed minutes brought it back down.

Tokyo's Nikkei index falls 0.3% to 19,545.21 points.

Investors are cautious ahead of a likely interest rate hike announcement on Wednesday (15 March).

Dollar on the front foot again ahead of Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday.

Pound falls below €1.16, while dollar retreats against main rivals amid rising concerns over Donald Trump's presidency.

Asian session started a marginal recovery in the commodities market which gathered momentum during European trading hours.

Dollar lower across the board ahead of Fed meeting, which is expected to confirm a first rate hike in 12 months.