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Goldman expects record current-account surpluses and rate hikes in South Korea and Taiwan as AI exports surge.

The major indexes rose slightly Monday as AI and chips shrugged off higher oil prices as Trump said Iran ceasefire "on life support."

(Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs & Co and Bank of America Corp are the latest in a growing cohort of Wall Street banks pushing back their forecasts for interest-rate cuts, arguing that both jobs and inflation data make a case for the Federal Reserve to keep rates on hold until at least the end of the year.Most Read from BloombergIran Makes New Offer on Uranium in Response to US, WSJ SaysInside a Year of Chaos and Conflict at Kevin Hart’s Media CompanyTrump Rejects New Iran Peace Offer as ‘Totally Un

Jerome Powell's tenure as chair of the Federal Reserve ends this week. Here are key moments from his two terms leading the central bank.

Markets Await Key Inflation Data This Week.

Bank of America has added FedEx (NYSE:FDX) to its “US 1 List,” a collection of its best investment ideas. The move, announced May 11, is a high-conviction symbolic signal even without a fresh price target attached. For long-term investors, the inclusion reframes FedEx stock as one of Wall Street’s preferred industrial transformation plays heading into ... BofA Just Picked FedEx Stock as One of Its Best Ideas: Logistics Giant Joins the US 1 List

US markets head into the new week with inflation data, AI enthusiasm, and a fresh batch of corporate earnings all competing for investors’ attention after major indexes recently pushed back toward record highs. The biggest event on the calendar will arrive Tuesday with the April Consumer...

We'll see new inflation data the same week the Senate is likely to confirm Kevin Warsh - an advocate of cutting interest rates - as Fed Chair.

Tracey Ryniec and John Blank discuss the US economy and what stocks to buy right now.

The U.S.-Iran conflict, now in its third month, has torn through global oil supply at a historic pace. Yet prices at the pump, while painful, haven't spiked as violently as past crises might suggest. JPMorgan says it's a warning sign that something far more unsettling is occurring beneath the ...

Allison Ellsworth took calls from the hospital after giving birth and breastfed on Zooms. Now she's worth over $100 million.

Global stock markets diverged while oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the war in the Middle East.Beijing has said it is ready to work with Washington in pursuit of "more stability" as the two countries remain at odds over key issues including trade tariffs, the Middle East war and Taiwan.

Stocks are inching lower on Monday in anticipation of a pivotal week, with data on inflation and retail sales. The Dow was down 68 points, or 0.1%, while the S&P 500 was down 0.1%. Markets are awaiting an update on prices, especially gasoline when the consumer price index is released Tuesday morning.

President Trump's much-watched trip aims to deliver incremental progress on issues like tariffs, communication around AI, and China's role in the war in Iran.

President Trump's much-watched trip to China this week aims to deliver incremental progress on issues like tariffs, communication around AI, and China's role in the war in Iran.

Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading mixed as we get set to start the new trading week, as reports indicate that President Trump declined Iran’s counteroffer for peace. This comes after a remarkable Friday, when stocks roared to record highs, driven primarily by a stronger-than-expected April jobs report that eased economic concerns and by a ... Here Are Monday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Dell Technologies, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Disney, HubSpot, Klarna, Oklo, Pitney Bow

The benchmark US stock measures were pointing lower before the opening bell Monday as the US rejecte

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US equity investors will look out for consumer price inflation as hopes diminish for a return to Ira

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.03%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.04% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street as oil prices and bond yields climbed after U.S. President Donald Trump slammed Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal.

President rejects Iran’s response, Warsh’s favored inflation measure, airlines are raising bag fees, and more news to start your day.

The changes impact various import and export shipments, including packages traveling to and from the U.S., adding to cost pressures for parcel shippers.

It's the dawn of a new era for Wall Street's foremost financial institution.

<body><p>STORY: :: This video contains flashing images</p><p>British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics.</p><p>She's seeking at least $15 million in damages...</p><p>and is accusing the South Korean tech giant of using her image without permission to market its television sets.</p><p>The lawsuit alleges that Samsung featured a copyrighted image of the pop star on the front of cardboard boxes containing televisions for retail sale...</p><p>enabling the company to benefit from what seemed like her endorsement of the product.</p><p>The suit was filed on Friday in the California federal court.</p><p>A spokesperson for Samsung Electronics declined to comment, saying it was unable to comment on pending litigation.</p><p>Dua Lipa's lawyers didn't immediately respond to a request for comment on the case.</p><p>Besides copyright and trademark infringement, Dua Lipa has accused Samsung Electronics of breaching publicity rights.</p><p>Lipa's lawyers have attached screenshots of social media postings and comments in the filing.</p><p>One of these screenshots shows a fan commenting that they would get the TV, quote, "just because Dua is on it."</p></body>

According to the plaintiffs, the company raised prices on some footwear by $5 to $10 and on certain apparel lines by $2 to $10 to offset those costs.

This week is peppered with potential market-moving events. Headlining are Tuesday’s inflation report, which will offer the latest glimpse of how the Iran war is affecting consumer prices, and President Trump’s long-awaited—and delayed—visit to China, with the war and tariffs likely to be central topics.

The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, the Labor Department said, far exceeding expectations. The unemployment rate stayed unchanged at 4.3%. The jobs report puts the Federal Reserve’s focus squarely on inflation data when it comes to determining its next move on interest rates.

May 11 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs has pushed back its forecast of U.S.

A stronger-than-expected April jobs report gave investors a second straight upside surprise, a welcome development after an uneven stretch for the labor market. Payrolls rose while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, although average hourly earnings were a bit light, writes Bret Kenwell, US investment analyst at eToro US.

IRSA Inversiones Y Representaciones (NYSE:IRS) reported a sharply higher net result for the first nine months of fiscal 2026, supported by stronger performance across its rental businesses and positive accounting impacts tied to inflation and currency movements in Argentina, executives said on the c