2026年8月29日周六

S&P 500 falls Friday after Fed’s Warsh highlights inflation worries, but index posts positive week

The three major indexes posted winning weeks.

Analysis: Kevin Warsh sharpens inflation warning at Jackson Hole, signaling possible rate hike

After confusing markets at his July news conference, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh used Jackson Hole to give a clearer view of the case for higher interest rates.

Fed Chairman Warsh expresses concern about inflation, advocates for 'quieter' central bank

He used the speech to outline his philosophy on policymaking while carefully sidestepping any signals

Bond Traders Buy Warsh’s Tough Talk on Inflation, for Now

Fed's Hammack says 'now is the time to act' on raising interest rates

She still thinks the Fed needs to take action against inflation that is straining household budgets.

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July

The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to rise 0.1% monthly and 3.6% on a 12-month basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

An inflation report Wednesday should be a big deal for the Fed. Here's what to expect

The consumer price index is expected to show only a modest increase for July.

AI’s costly build-out complicates the Fed’s inflation fight

Tech leaders say AI will drive down costs. But slow corporate adoption and the data center build-out create inflation pressures that complicate the Fed’s job.

Stocks wrap up winning week even as inflation becomes top of mind for investors

The inflation battle, as well as Nvidia earnings, captured investor attention this past week.

OpenAI to end model access to Cursor after acquisition by Elon Musk's SpaceX

OpenAI plans to end model access through Cursor on Nov. 12, citing concerns after SpaceX’s $60 billion acquisition of the coding startup.

SEC Charges Former Executives With Fraud in Connection With $1.9 Billion Collapse of Subprime Auto Lender Tricolor

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Daniel Chu, Jerome Kollar, and Ameryn Seibold, the former CEO, CFO, and Senior Director of Finance, respectively, at Texas-based Tricolor Holdings, LLC, for their roles in an alleged multi-year scheme…

The Iran war risks bringing the G7's fastest-growing economy to a halt

The U.K. economy is showing further signs of a long-awaited rebound, but the picture is complicated by the fallout from the Iran war and high energy prices.

2-year Treasury yield jumps as Warsh says Fed may 'have work to do'

Investors assessed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish message in his keynote address at Jackson Hole.

Manufacturing survey shows inflation worries 'worse than pandemic era,' adding to Fed pressure

The commentary pointed to a highly volatile environment in which purchasing managers were struggling to stay ahead

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations

Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy

Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy

Meta’s $18 billion settlement puts TikTok and YouTube on notice. Who's next on the firing line?

"Meta is seeking to ensure its competitors will face the same rules," one business professor told CNBC after Meta called on rivals to protect children online.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less

As he has done in the past, Trump accused Fed officials of having political motives.

Silver price today, Friday, August 28, 2026: Silver rising before Warsh takes the stage

Gold prices today, Friday, August 28, 2026: Gold steady as markets prepare for Warsh speech

Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Friday, August 28, 2026: Rates down ahead of Warsh speech at Jackson Hole

Tech backlash reaches fever pitch as AI angst collides with social media fears

With data center concerns becoming a major election issue and Meta reaching a landmark settlement in a social media case, the tech backlash is gaining steam.

SEC Charges Boiler Room Operator and Three Entities with Defrauding Retail Investors in $74 Million Pre-IPO Investment Scam

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged New York resident Andrew Spaventa and three entities he owned and controlled with fraud and other violations in connection with unregistered securities offerings of private funds that purportedly…

Singapore inflation hits highest in nearly two years, but undershoots expectations

Consumer prices rose 2.2% last month, compared with the 2.3% expected by economists polled by Reuters

Bessent's bond gambit aimed at calming markets is instead stirring inflation worries

The so-called breakeven rate hit its highest levels in more than two months.

Here are five key takeaways from the July CPI inflation report

Readings for July on the prices consumers pay for goods and services came in pretty much on target.