Kevin Hassett is now the frontrunner to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair in May 2026, fueling bets on lower rates and raising inflation concerns. Markets are watching closely.
The cattle markets will have a normal Friday open, with the close set for 12:05 CST. Live cattle futures were $4 to $5.70 higher on the Wednesday session. Preliminary open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, up just 756 contracts. There have...
The economist pointed to Trump appointee to the Fed, Michelle Bowman, advocating for loosening capital requirements, and the passing of the GENIUS Act as threats to financial stability.
Gold prices have surged to approximately $4,190 per ounce as of late November 2025, marking a five-week high and positioning the precious metal for a fourth consecutive monthly gain.
Stocks declined on the final trading day of the month, even as expectations for a Fed interest rate cut increased, keeping a global equity index poised for its strongest week since June.
Palladium held near $1,420/oz, its highest level since mid‑November, supported by the launch of palladium futures trading in China and growing expectations of Fed easing in December.
Japanese inflation remained well above 2%, while stronger-than-expected production and retail sales are likely to reinforce the Bank of Japan’s confidence to hike interest rates in December
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