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First Financial News
First Financial News gives listeners a fast, clear audio briefing on the economy, markets, the Federal Reserve, inflation, jobs, and major global financial moves. Each episode turns the latest FirstFinancialNews.com stories into concise, easy-to-follow audio so listeners know what happened, why it matters, and what to watch next.
Episodes
- First Financial News
Stocks Rise as Soft Jobs Data Cools Rate-Hike Fears
U.S. stocks moved higher after a weaker-than-expected jobs report eased investor concerns that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further. Softer…
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Japan’s Rising Bond Yields Cast a Shadow Over U.S. Markets
Bond yields in Japan have been climbing sharply, and the ripple effects are reaching well beyond Tokyo — including into U.S. stocks and Treasuries. Here is why…
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Rise Ahead of Key Jobs Report
U.S. stock index futures pointed in different directions in recent trading, with technology-heavy benchmarks edging higher while blue-chip futures slipped —…
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IMF Cuts India’s Growth Forecast, Raising Questions About Its Fast-Growth Status
The International Monetary Fund has lowered its GDP growth forecast for India, putting fresh pressure on Asia's third-largest economy as it tries to maintain…
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Egypt’s Central Bank Holds Rates as Inflation Eases Toward Single-Digit Goal
Egypt's central bank left its benchmark interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting, citing a slowdown in inflation and setting its sights on…
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Give Back Jobs Report Gains as Semiconductor Stocks Drag
U.S. stocks turned lower in recent trading after an early surge tied to the latest jobs report faded, with weakness in semiconductor shares pulling major…
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Dow Reaches Record High While Chip Stocks Drag Nasdaq Lower
U.S. stocks sent a mixed signal in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing to an all-time high even as a sharp drop in semiconductor…
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BIS Warns of Growing Global Risks From Debt, Stubborn Inflation, and AI Uncertainty
The Bank for International Settlements, a central bank for the world's central banks, has flagged a cluster of threats to the global economy, pointing to high…
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U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Await Key Jobs Report
Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in early trading, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a closely watched monthly employment report…
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Nasdaq Futures Dip as Semiconductor Stocks Slide Ahead of Jobs Report
U.S. technology futures edged lower in early trading as semiconductor stocks extended recent losses, while investors braced for the monthly jobs report — a key…
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Wall Street on track for best week in nearly two months as bond yields ease
U.S. stocks climbed in recent trading, putting major indexes on course for their strongest weekly gain in roughly two months, as a pullback in bond yields gave…
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Global Markets Slip as Tech Shares Weigh on Sentiment Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
Stock markets around the world moved lower in recent trading, dragged down by weakness in technology shares, as investors held back ahead of a closely watched…
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Wall Street Splits After Jobs Data: Dow Surges 400 Points While Nasdaq Lags
U.S. stocks turned in a mixed performance after the release of fresh labor market data, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing roughly 400 points while…
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Wall Street Trades Cautiously Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Report
U.S. stock futures and major indexes moved tentatively as investors held back ahead of the closely watched monthly jobs report. The data is expected to offer…
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Dollar Strengthens, Putting Pressure on Global Currencies and Markets
The U.S. dollar has extended a notable rally, sending ripple effects through currency markets worldwide. Emerging-market currencies and commodities priced in…
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PCE Inflation Data Arrives With Fed Rate Decisions in Focus
The latest Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation — is drawing close attention from investors and…
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Asian Stocks Rally on Strong Chip Earnings as Wall Street Futures Point Higher
Equity markets across Asia moved higher in early trading, led by gains in Japan and South Korea, after a major U.S. memory chipmaker posted results that beat…
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AI Growth, Oil Prices, and Interest Rates Set to Shape Global Economy in Second Half of 2026
A major international economic research body sees artificial intelligence as a key driver of global growth in the months ahead, while flagging elevated oil…
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Dow Leads Broad Stock Gains as Earnings, GDP, and Jobs Data Drive Markets Higher
U.S. stocks moved higher in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average leading the advance as investors absorbed a busy stretch of corporate…
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Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 1% in Continued Fight Against Inflation
Japan's central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate to 1%, marking another step in the country's gradual move away from decades of ultra-loose monetary…
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Global Markets Turn Mixed as Fed Rate-Hike Signals Offset US-Iran Deal Optimism
World markets traded in mixed territory as investors weighed fresh signals from the Federal Reserve that interest rates could move higher against a lift in…
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Chip Stocks Rally Lifts Wall Street as Fed Holds Rates Steady
U.S. stock indexes moved higher in recent trading, driven by a broad rally in semiconductor shares and reinforced by the Federal Reserve's decision to hold…
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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Citing Persistent Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, signaling that policymakers remain cautious as they weigh the path…
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Projects Fewer Cuts as Inflation Stays Stubborn
Federal Reserve officials released their latest economic projections after wrapping up a two-day policy meeting, signaling continued caution on interest rates…
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Brazil’s Central Bank Set to Cut Interest Rates Again as Easing Cycle Continues
Brazil's central bank is widely expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, extending a gradual easing cycle as…
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Global stocks climb as tech rally lifts Nasdaq futures, Nikkei, and European markets
Equity markets advanced broadly, with Asian stocks leading the way and U.S. futures pointing higher as a technology-driven rally extended into a new session…
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UAE Central Bank Holds Rates at 3.65% in Step With Fed
The United Arab Emirates central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.65%, a move that closely tracks the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy…
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US Stocks Tread Water as Markets Wait on Fed Rate Decision
American stocks moved in a narrow range as investors held back from big bets ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate announcement. The cautious…
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U.S. Stocks Fall as Investors Weigh Risk of a Fed Rate Hike This Year
U.S. equities declined in recent trading as concerns grew that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates before the year is out. The prospect of higher…
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Wall Street Near Record Highs as Markets Brace for May Inflation Data
U.S. stocks have pushed toward record territory in recent sessions, even as investors prepare for a closely watched inflation report that could reshape…
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Wall Street Futures Slip as Middle East Tensions Rise and Jobs Report Looms
U.S. stock futures pulled back as Hezbollah's rejection of a ceasefire proposal added geopolitical uncertainty to markets already on edge ahead of a closely…
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Strong Jobs Report Sends Stocks Lower as Rate-Cut Hopes Fade
U.S. stock indexes fell after a stronger-than-expected jobs report raised doubts about how soon the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates. Good news for…
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Nasdaq and S&P 500 Futures Rise as Chip Stocks Lead, Oil Pulls Back
U.S. equity futures extended a recent winning streak, driven by strength in semiconductor stocks, while oil prices edged lower in the latest session. Futures…
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Rising Treasury Yields Put Stock Market Rally Under Pressure
Treasury yields have climbed in recent sessions, raising concerns that higher borrowing costs could weigh on the stock market's recent advance. When bonds…
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Bond market pressure builds on the Fed as semiconductor stocks hold their ground
Rising pressure in the bond market is fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may be pushed toward interest rate cuts sooner than planned. At the same…
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Indian Stocks Drop Sharply in Early Trade as Sensex Falls 700 Points
Indian equity markets opened under heavy selling pressure, with the benchmark Sensex index shedding around 700 points in early trade. The broad-based decline…
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Japan Economy Grows While UK Joblessness and Canadian Prices Edge Higher
A batch of international economic data released this week pointed in several directions at once: Japan's economy expanded, while the United Kingdom and Canada…
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Wall Street Extends Rally as Markets Eye Jobs Data and Earnings
U.S. stocks pushed higher in recent trading, building on a broader market advance as investors look ahead to key employment data and corporate earnings reports…
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Global Inflation Trends Drive Diverging Central Bank Policies
Inflation is cooling at different speeds across the world's major economies, pushing central banks in opposite directions on interest rates. The gap between…
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Wall Street Futures Pull Back as AI Trade Draws Focus
U.S. stock futures edged lower in early trading, as investor attention shifted toward moves in the artificial intelligence sector and what they may signal for…
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Chip stocks rally in after-hours trading as Credo Technology tumbles
Shares of several major semiconductor companies moved higher in after-hours futures trading, while networking chip maker Credo Technology bucked the trend with…
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Jobs Report and Fed Signals Loom Over Wall Street’s Recent Gains
Stocks have rallied in recent weeks, but two major forces are now testing that momentum: the upcoming U.S. jobs report and shifting expectations around Federal…
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Jobs Report and AI Earnings Set to Test Wall Street’s Recent Rally
U.S. stocks head into a pivotal stretch with fresh jobs data and a wave of technology earnings on the horizon, giving investors two major signals that could…
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Jobs Report Looms as Stocks Rally and Bond Yields Signal Caution
U.S. stocks have climbed sharply in recent sessions, but an upcoming jobs report could test the rally as investors watch interest rate expectations and rising…
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U.S. stock futures hold steady as inflation concerns keep investors cautious
Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes traded near flat in recent sessions, as persistent inflation worries gave investors little reason to push markets in…
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Markets sell off as Middle East tensions raise questions about central bank paths
Global stocks fell and government bond yields rose in recent trading as an escalating conflict involving Iran prompted investors to reconsider how major…
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Trump’s Fed Chair Pick Adds Uncertainty as Markets Watch Monetary Policy Closely
President Trump's reported move to identify a preferred candidate to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is drawing fresh attention to the future…
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Fed’s Updated Inflation Forecast Signals a Bumpier Road Ahead
The Federal Reserve has revised its near-term inflation outlook upward, a shift that suggests policymakers see prices staying elevated longer than previously…
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Fed’s updated inflation forecast signals a bumpier path ahead for prices
The Federal Reserve has revised its inflation outlook upward for May, suggesting price pressures are proving more stubborn than policymakers had hoped. The…
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Fed Holds Rates Steady as Inflation Outlook Grows Cloudier
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, citing rising uncertainty over where inflation is headed. The…
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Stocks Slide at Midday as Bond Yields Climb and Inflation Worries Resurface
U.S. stocks fell in midday trading as rising bond yields and renewed concern about stubborn inflation pressured equities. The retreat reflects a familiar…
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Treasury Yields and Dollar Rise as Inflation Concerns Grow; Japan’s Producer Prices Surge
U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar moved higher in recent trading as investors grew more cautious about the inflation outlook, while a sharp jump in Japanese…
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Global Markets Pull Back as Oil Prices, Inflation Fears, and Rising Bond Yields Weigh on Sentiment
Equity markets around the world finished the week in the red, pressured by a combination of rising oil prices, persistent inflation concerns, and higher…
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Global Bond Selloff Puts Pressure on Stocks as Inflation Fears Resurface
A broad selloff in government bonds around the world has pushed yields higher, raising fresh concerns that persistent inflation could slow the rally in…