Wall Street, Trump and Powell
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Markets got back to treading water this week, as inflation and tariff concerns have some analysts pushing the next interest rate cut to December.
A firing of Jerome Powell by President Trump would likely open up a legal war never before seen in the US, without any guarantee of a courtroom victory for the White House.
Wall Street ended Wednesday on top as markets grinded out a win in the wake of the latest PPI data and news that President Trump indicated that he will fire Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.
What Happened in Markets Today Markets were roiled by conflicting headlines on Trump and the Fed. The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets reported midday that President Trump had suggested to Congressional Republicans he could soon fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
JPMorgan's Brenda Duverce is initiating coverage on the AI startup today. Duverce said OpenAI stands to shake up the search market further in the years ahead, with an unrivaled brand and a $700 billion total addressable market potential.