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Market Heads Lower on Wall Street as ASX Set to Open Weak, Bitcoin Slumps

Equity markets showed signs of strain Tuesday as major indices pulled back and Asian markets anticipated a weak session following a sell-off in key tech and AI names. Bitcoin slipped to a multi-month low, reinforcing risk-off sentiment among traders and prompting rotation into defensive assets like precious metals and commodities amid renewed volatility in global benchmarks.

Federal Reserve Signals Extended Rate Hold as Inflation Progress Stalls

Federal Reserve officials signaled a prolonged pause in interest-rate cuts, citing uneven inflation progress and resilient labor markets. Markets pared expectations for midyear easing as policymakers emphasized patience and data dependence, reshaping near-term asset-allocation strategies for investors.

Fed Holds Rates: No Cuts Until Inflation Falls to 2%, Powell Says

The Fed kept rates unchanged as inflation progress stalls — here's what officials said, what markets got wrong about timing, and when cuts could finally come.

Odds Rise for Kevin Warsh as Next Federal Reserve Chair, Markets React

Financial markets responded to shifting expectations around the next Federal Reserve chair as prediction markets and political signals increasingly favored veteran economist Kevin Warsh over other contenders. The change in outlook weighed on safe-haven assets and influenced Treasury yields, while equities held near recent highs as traders parsed implications for monetary policy direction and rate expectations in 2026.

Treasury Yields Spike as Inflation Data Surprises Markets in Early 2026

U.S. Treasury yields surged to their highest levels in months after fresh economic data suggested inflation remains stickier than expected, forcing investors to recalibrate interest rate expectations.

Stock Futures Sink as DOJ Opens Investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

U.S. equity futures tumbled Monday morning following revelations that the Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.

Federal Reserve Signals Cautious Optimism on Inflation, Supporting Risk Assets

The Federal Reserve expressed cautious optimism on inflation trends, reinforcing expectations that interest rates may remain supportive of economic growth and financial markets.