Trump says 'Fed needs to be independent' as he signs documents for Miran

Credit scores plummeting fastest since '08! Consumers face rising debt risks as lending tightens.

US import prices up 0.3% in Aug, core prices +0.5%, signaling potential inflation acceleration. Dollar weakness cited.

US eyes $5B mining fund w/ Orion! Boost critical minerals, counter China's supply dominance. DFC may commit $2.5B.

SOFR jumps to 4.51%, exceeding Fed target amid liquidity crunch. Traders eye repo market volatility.

S&P 500 & Nasdaq eye records; retail sales beat expectations. Tesla, Oracle, Chipotle lead pre-market movers.

US housing market stuck in low gear: prices dip, sales flat. High rates persist despite Fed cuts, impacting affordability for buyers.

S&P 500 hits record on 25bps Fed cut hopes. Traders eye Powell's words for future easing signals; USD drops 0.87%.