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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Powell's Hawkish Pivot Kills Rate-Cut Hopes; Markets Now Price Hike Risk

Fed Chair Powell signals unexpectedly hawkish stance, eliminating 2026 rate-cut expectations. Markets now price zero cuts through December 2026 and 44.5% hike probability by April 2027.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sarah Sidlow

Dorval Corp. Exits Bond ETF Position in $14.6M Sale Ahead of Rate Cuts

Dorval Corp. sells $14.61M of short-term bond ETF shares ($ISTB), signaling concern over anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts that could compress yields.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Iran Conflict Triggers 4-Year Inflation Peak; Fed Faces Rate-Cut Headwinds

U.S. inflation hit a 4-year high in March 2026 amid Iran war energy shock, limiting Fed's ability to cut rates despite contained core inflation.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Stjepan Kalinic

Fed Faces Perfect Storm: Zero Rate Cuts, Stalled Jobs, $40T Refinancing Challenge

Fed faces zero rate cuts in 2026 while managing $40 trillion debt refinancing, stalled job growth, and persistent inflation. Yen carry-trade unwinding poses global financial stability risk.
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Crypto Market Poised for Bull Run as Pepeto Upgrades Security, XRP Targets $10

Pepeto completes security upgrade with $8.49M presale. XRP predictions range $2.80-$10 amid Goldman Sachs' $153.8M position and Trump policy shifts.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Not Specified

Pepeto Exchange Upgrade Fuels Crypto Optimism as XRP Eyes New Peaks Amid Geopolitical Turmoil

Pepeto launches AI-powered security upgrade for decentralized exchange. XRP targets $5-$10 as large holders join Pepeto presale ahead of rumored Binance listing.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Josh Kohn-Lindquist

S&P 500 Falls for Third Consecutive Day Amid Oil Volatility and Rate Cut Fears

S&P 500 drops 1.50% for third straight day as oil volatility and rate-cut fears weigh on equities. Nasdaq slides 1.98% amid growth stock pressure.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

BlackRock's Rieder Defends Fed Patience Amid Market Turmoil and Energy Shock

BlackRock's CIO argues Fed patience is justified despite $820B market decline and oil surge, distinguishing temporary commodity shocks from structural inflation.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Fed Pauses Rate Hikes, Signals Cautious Path Ahead Amid Inflation Concerns

The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% while revising inflation projections higher, signaling only two cuts through 2027 amid economic uncertainty.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Oil Above $100 Reignites Inflation Fears, Yet Markets Still Expect Fed Rate Cuts

Oil prices surging above $100 spike March inflation odds to 87%, yet markets still expect Fed rate cuts in 2026, betting the disruption proves temporary.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Producer Inflation Accelerates Beyond Forecast, Clouding Fed's Rate-Cut Timeline

Producer inflation exceeded forecasts in January, driven by service sector pricing. The stronger-than-expected data may delay Federal Reserve rate cuts until later 2026.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Funso Lawal

Fed Governor Waller: March Rate Decision Hinges on February Labor Data

Fed Governor Waller says March rate decision depends on February jobs data. Strong January employment growth has shifted the Fed toward a more cautious approach on rate cuts.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Hillary Remy

Fed's Waller Cautions on Rate Path Amid Conflicting Economic Signals

Fed's Waller signals potential rate adjustments amid mixed economic signals. Strong consumer spending and declining inflation contrast with uneven labor market momentum.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Fawad Razaqzada

Tech-Heavy Index Holds Ground Despite Tighter Fed Policy Outlook

Nasdaq 100 holds support levels despite hawkish Fed minutes suggesting sustained higher rates. Tech stocks show resilience as markets now expect July rate cuts instead of June.
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