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The head of the central bank just outlined an inflation ultimatum.

Investing.com - U.S. stock futures were little changed on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. economic data and the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, while renewed U.S.-Iran strikes and a sharp rise in global bond yields kept risk appetite in check.

Today Earnings (a.m.): Brown-Forman, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Earnings (p.m.): Broadcom, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Snowflake, Five Below Economic data: ADP national employment report (August), July durable-goods and factory orders, Federal Reserve Beige Book, EIA weekly petroleum status report Central banks: Bank of Canada interest rate announcement Tomorrow Fed speakers: Fed governor Christopher Waller.

The Federal Reserve is increasingly expected to raise interest rates in September, but signs of labor-market softness are putting new focus on Friday’s jobs report.

CPI FIM half year earnings snapshot CPI FIM (BDL:ORCL) released half year 2026 results on 31 August, giving investors fresh detail on sales, revenue and profits at the Luxembourg based real estate investment company. For the six months to 30 June 2026, CPI FIM reported sales of €38.22 million and revenue of €56.29 million. Net income was €143.83 million, with basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations at €0.11. The CPI FIM share price closed at €0.83 on 31 August, with a...

Great earnings are now old news. The next market hurdles are the jobs report, CPI, and the Fed’s rate decision.

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood said Sunday that artificial intelligence adoption is accelerating so quickly that most people are failing to grasp its true scale, adding that the technology could soon push real GDP growth into double digits. ‘Many Clients...

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) executives said the company is moving into the merits phase of federal review for its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern, expressing confidence that the transaction will satisfy Surface Transportation Board requirements and create customer, safety and financial benefits.

Yahoo Finance Fed Correspondent Jennifer Schonberger joins Market Domination host Josh Lipton to report on Meta (META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg and SpaceX (SPCF) CEO Elon Musk speaking on the projected benefits of AI, including job growth and boosting the global economy by 20 to 30%, at the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Cash only feels safe when you forget about the destructive impact of inflation.

Bond yields also climbed to multiyear highs Tuesday, adding pressure on stocks as investors weigh the odds of a Fed rate hike

The ballooning federal debt, massive AI borrowing by Big Tech, and inflation are the reasons that economists and financial experts point to.

Oil giant Chevron is expected to soon announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, a U.S. official said Tuesday. The official, who briefed reporters on the expected announcement, said that the company’s officials and Energy Secretary Chris Wright are expected to visit Venezuela on Wednesday where the new investment will be formally unveiled. The official spoke under condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House for the call.

Abercrombie & Fitch shares have surged after record quarterly results and an Argus upgrade to Buy, though Citi downgraded the stock, citing a one-off tariff refund and stretched valuation.

The ballooning federal debt, massive AI borrowing by Big Tech, and inflation are the reasons that economists and financial experts point to.

Big Tech has quietly spent a sum that rivals the GDP of a mid-sized country building AI infrastructure, but the real financial reckoning has not yet arrived on any income statement. One accounting schedule will determine whether these bets pay off or crush margins for years.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Gap (GAP) shares jumped after naming a retail industry veteran to head Old Navy and profit outpaced estimates, offsetting a sales decline at the value chain and lower sales guidance. - Apple's (AAPL) Tim Cook handed over the reins to John Ternus on Tuesday, capping a tenure as chief executive officer that cemented the company as an iconic global brand and turned its stock into one of the most reliable bets. - Shein Global Holdings' shares long-awaited market debut has come at an awkward time: the fast-fashion retailer's peak growth years are behind it just as tariffs, regulatory pressure and intensifying competition are making its next phase harder.

Bond yields surged and stock markets opened lower amid growing concerns that the Fed will raise interest rates this month to combat persistent inflation.

Stocks slipped in early trading on Tuesday as long-dated bond yields rose and speculation of a rate hike this year grew.

Kevin Warsh just sent September rate hike odds above 50%, but at least one prominent investor thinks the bond market is making a serious mistake and that NVIDIA traders may be the ones who get the last word.

A sustained move higher in yields will have consequences well beyond Wall Street. One of the most direct victims is the government itself, which will be forced to pay higher interest rates on its growing pile of debt as older bonds mature and are replaced by new ones. Over the past half-century, federal interest costs averaged 2.1% of GDP.

Small-cap stocks have performed well in 2026, but that could potentially change.

Interest rate hikes can be very helpful for banks, but only under certain circumstances.

Traders are pricing in a more than 66% chance that the Fed will raise rates by a quarter point later this month, according to CME data. Expectations that the central bank will raise interest rates jumped after Kevin Warsh struck a hawkish tone at Jackson Hole on Friday.

Inflation is prompting consumers to turn to Affirm’s zero-interest buy now, pay later loans, the company’s latest financial results suggest.

The Timken Co. and Diebold Nixdorf are among the companies that received tariff refunds.

Kospi rises as Samsung and SK Hynix gains from chip buybacks offset renewed US-Iran tensions and a hawkish Fed speech.

In something of an unexpected consequence, Japanese automakers Toyota and Honda have more to lose than any US automaker from President Trump's threatened tariffs on Canadian-built vehicles.

U. S. stock futures were broadly unchanged early Tuesday as investors assessed the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rates, higher oil prices and renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran.

Kevin Warsh just leveled with Wall Street about inflation.