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Energy Shock Pushes Markets Toward Fed Hike Risk in 2026

Policymakers kept rates on hold following an upgrade to their 2026 inflation outlook.

Gold Slips Below $5,000 as Oil Surge and Dollar Rally Pressure Bullion

U.S. Payrolls Fall 92,000 in February, Unemployment Rises to 4.4%

Rates Near 6% Lift Affordability to Four-Year High, Opening Short Refi Window

Tillis Vows to Block Warsh’s Fed Nomination, Stalling Trump’s Pick

U.S. Producer Prices Jump 0.5% in December, Keeping Inflation Pressures Elevated

Fed Holds Rates at 3.50%–3.75% in 10–2 Vote, Halting Three-Cut Easing Run

Gold Tops $4,700, Silver Hits Record as Safe-Haven Rush Follows Trump Threats

Goolsbee Warns Inflation Risk if Fed’s Independence Is Undercut as White House Pledges Respect for Autonomy

U.S. Labor Market Cools as Job Openings Slide and ADP Shows Soft December Hiring

Trump Sets Litmus Test for Next Fed Chair as Hassett Leads Contender Field

Federal Reserve Seeks Comment on Limited 'Payment Accounts' for Clearing Access

Fed’s Miran Says Inflation Is Overstated, Urges Faster Rate Cuts

Fed Seeks Public Input on Future of Check Services, Weighs Investment or Wind-Down

Fed Faces Contentious Dec. 9–10 Decision With Markets Leaning Toward a Quarter-Point Cut

Fed Governor Stephen Miran Urges Rapid, Large Rate Cuts to Reach Neutral

Fed Regional Chiefs Push Back on December Rate Cut, Endorse Modestly Restrictive Stance

Fed’s Miran Says Policy Is ‘Very Restrictive’ as Inflation Nears 2%

Gold Rebounds on Softer Dollar as Rate-Cut Bets Firm, Still 8% Below October Peak

Tech Rally Caps Monthly Gains on Wall Street as Amazon Soars