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“Taiwan's membership at the IMF would help boost financial resilience,” the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Washington said during this week's IMF and World Bank annual meetings. Taiwan also is seeking to participate in the U.N. World Health Organization's annual World Health Assembly and join Interpol. But China, which sees Taiwan as a breakaway province and threatens to annex it by force, has blocked such efforts and insists it represent Taiwan in international forums. The island is now designated as “Taiwan Province of China” in IMF literature. The U.S. House has approved a bill that would direct the United States to advocate for Taiwan’s IMF membership.

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☆ Rep. Patrick McHenry: SEC hearing is the result of four years of mismanagement
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRep. Patrick McHenry: SEC hearing is the result of four years of mismanagementHouse Financial Services Committee chairman Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss what he is hoping for in today's hearing with SEC Chair Gary Gensler, how the election could change the agency, and more.

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☆ American Companies' China Profits Are Declining; Increased War Chance
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Linette Lopez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

Without the promise of profits, American firms are also becoming less willing to go to bat for China — to reinforce the idea that China's market is crucial to the success of their futures. No demandAfter pandemic lockdowns ended in 2023, the Chinese economy experienced what is known on Wall Street as a "dead cat bounce." What money Chinese consumers are still able to spend is increasingly going to companies that grew up in their home country. Related storiesWhat money Chinese consumers are still able to spend is increasingly going to companies that grew up in their home country. It gives corporations, already under financial pressure as China's economy declines, even less reason to act as interlocutors encouraging stability between Washington and Beijing.

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☆ Lawmakers are 'demeaning their role' by trying to influence the Fed, House finance chair says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., sharply criticized other politicians on Tuesday for making public comments about what the Federal Reserve should do with its interest rate policy. McHenry, the outgoing chair of the House Financial Services Committee, said it was an '"outrage" that some politicians are publicly lobbying the central bank about rate cuts. "Senators that are trying to direct the Fed on rate policy are really demeaning their role. McHenry's comments came one day before the U.S. central bank is widely expected to start cutting interest rates for the first time since 2020. Coming in the middle of a presidential election cycle, the change in Fed policy has stirred speculation as to whether the central bank would be influenced by political considerations.

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☆ CFPB cracks down on popular paycheck advance programs. Here's what that means for workers
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is cracking down on so-called paycheck advance programs, which have grown popular with workers in recent years. Such programs, also known as earned wage access, allow workers to tap their paychecks before payday, often for a fee, according to the CFPB. More than 7 million workers accessed about $22 billion in wages before payday in 2022, according to a CFPB analysis of employer-sponsored programs also published Thursday. Consumers may encounter earned wage access under various names, like daily pay, instant pay, accrued wage access, same-day pay and on-demand pay. However, most users do pay fees, CFPB found in its analysis of employer-sponsored programs.

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☆ Traders see the odds of a Fed rate cut by September at 100%
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( John Melloy | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Traders are now 100% certain the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by September. That put the annual inflation rate at 3%, the lowest in three years. Odds that rates would be cut in September were about 70% a month ago. The CME FedWatch Tool computes the probabilities based on trading in fed funds futures contracts at the exchange, where traders are placing their bets on the level of the effective fed funds rate in 30-day increments. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's recent hints have also cemented traders' belief that the central bank will act by September.

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☆ Treasury yields hold steady ahead of latest consumer inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was up by nearly one basis point to 4.2880%. The 2-year Treasury yield was nearly flat at 4.6304%. U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Thursday as investors looked ahead to fresh inflation data and considered remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Investors awaited fresh inflation insights that could provide hints about the path ahead for interest rates. The central bank has said it would not cut interest rates until data shows that inflation is sustainably easing toward this target.

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☆ Rep. Patrick McHenry on Powell testimony, crypto regulation and 2024 race
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRep. Patrick McHenry on Powell testimony, crypto regulation and 2024 raceHouse Financial Services Committee chairman Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss day two of Fed Chair Powell's testimony on Capitol Hill, what he hopes to hear from Powell, state of the crypto regulation, 2024 election, and more.

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☆ Fed Chair Powell: 'We won't go back to that era' of very low pandemic rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFed Chair Powell: 'We won't go back to that era' of very low pandemic ratesFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies on Capitol Hill before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday.

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☆ Fed Chair Powell: 'It's on the central bank' to tame inflation
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFed Chair Powell: 'It's on the central bank' to tame inflationFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies on Capitol Hill before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday.

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☆ Fed Chair Powell: This inflation results from a combination of strong demand and constrained supply
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFed Chair Powell: This inflation results from a combination of strong demand and constrained supplyFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies on Capitol Hill before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday.

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☆ Powell 'sets table' for rate cut before 2% inflation target
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPowell 'sets table' for rate cut before 2% inflation targetThe Investment Committee discuss Fed Chair Powell's latest comments at the House Financial Services Committee.

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☆ Stocks extend their winning streak, Apple pops and the PC recovery continues
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

PC recovery continues: We received two positive data points over the past two days confirming the PC recovery cycle is on track. On Tuesday IDC said the traditional PC market grew 3% in the second quarter, marking its second quarter of growth after seven straight quarters of decline. Gartner said Wednesday that worldwide PC shipments increased 1.9% in the second quarter, making it three straight quarters of year-over-year growth, according to its data. Apple pops : Apple extended its record-high streak after Bloomberg reported the company has told suppliers and partners it expects 10% growth in shipments of its new iPhone 16 this year compared with the 15 models in 2023. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

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☆ Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell testify live before the House financial services panel
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to testify on Capitol Hill before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday. The appearance comes after Powell appeared before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs on Tuesday. Investors will be listening to hear if Powell gives any hints about when the Fed might begin to cut rates. The central bank has a meeting later this month, though traders see a cut in July as unlikely. Representatives could also ask about the Fed's oversight of banks, including the potential risks of commercial real estate to regional lenders.

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☆ Fed Chair Powell: We have some confidence that the inflation rate is on a downward trajectory
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFed Chair Powell: We have some confidence that the inflation rate is on a downward trajectoryFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies on Capitol Hill before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday.

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☆ Fed Chair Powell: Want to be more confident that inflation is moving sustainably lower to 2%
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFed Chair Powell: Want to be more confident that inflation is moving sustainably lower to 2%Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies on Capitol Hill before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday.

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☆ Treasury yields retreat as Fed Chair warns on keeping rates elevated for too long
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( April Roach | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The 10-year Treasury yield was one basis point lower at 4.2880%. The 2-year Treasury note yield was little changed at 4.6284%. U.S. Treasury bond yields were slightly down on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that keeping interest rates elevated for too long could stunt economic growth. Powell said Tuesday that the economy and labor market remain strong, despite some recent cooling. The CPI pint is seen as a key test for the market and the outlook for rate cuts.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Powell Organizations: U.S, Treasury, Capitol, Committee, House Financial

☆ Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 notches another record close: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Stock futures were little changed in overnight trading Tuesday after the S&P 500 notched a fresh record close. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures were little changed. The S&P 500 edged up 0.07%, while the Nasdaq added 0.14%. Wednesday marks a light day for economic data, with a final wholesale inventories reading for May due ahead of the June consumer price index reading on Thursday. "If we get a cooler print on CPI this week and if get a cooler print on PPI, September will get priced in as a lock," Liz Young Thomas, SoFi's head of investment strategy, said on CNBC's "Closing Bell" on Tuesday, cautioning that at some point, cooler data may become too cool.

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☆ Fed Chair Powell says holding rates high for too long could jeopardize economic growth
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on the "Federal Reserve's Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report" on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 6, 2024. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday expressed concern that holding interest rates too high for too long could jeopardize economic growth. Setting the stage for a two-day appearance on Capitol Hill this week, the central bank leader said the economy remains strong as does the labor market, despite some recent cooling. Powell cited some easing in inflation, which he said policymakers stay resolute in bringing down to their 2% goal. The commentary coincides with the approaching one-year anniversary of the last time the Federal Open Market Committee raised benchmark interest rates.

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☆ Fed Chair Powell talks up progress on inflation but says rate cuts not imminent yet
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

However, central bank officials still want to see more progress before cutting interest rates, he noted. “The most recent inflation readings, however, have shown some modest further progress, and more good data would strengthen our confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2%,” he added. Fed officials expect to cut interest rates just once this year, according to their latest economic projections in June, compared to the three cuts they forecast in March. The annual PCE inflation rate registered at 2.6% in June, down slightly from 2.7% in May. Fed officials and most economists don’t see a recession this year.

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☆ Treasury yields rise ahead of fresh data, testimony from Fed Chair Powell
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was up by over 2 basis points at 4.289%. The 2-year Treasury yield was last at 4.628% after rising by more than 1 basis point. U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to economic data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Investors awaited key data points slated for the week ahead, including fresh consumer and wholesale inflation figures. Several other Fed officials are also set to give remarks throughout the week and could provide more insights.

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☆ Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell testify live before Senate banking panel
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks Tuesday to the Senate Banking Committee as part of his semiannual address to Congress on monetary policy. With the Fed still on hold regarding interest rates, Powell's remarks will be scrutinized closely for hints about what it will take to start easing. In his most recent remarks, Powell said he and his colleagues "want to be more confident that inflation is moving sustainably down toward 2% before we start the process of reducing or loosening policy." Powell will continue his testimony Wednesday before the House Financial Services Committee.

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☆ Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500, Nasdaq close at fresh records: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

U.S. stock futures were little changed Monday night after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at fresh record highs. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.12% and 0.18%, respectively. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed Monday's trading session at all-time highs again, each rising slightly as investors awaited key inflation data and earnings results due out later this week. The broad market index closed up 0.1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.3%. Bank earnings results from Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase are due out Friday.

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☆ A key part of America’s economy has shifted into reverse
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Washington CNN —A vast swath of the US economy is showing signs of weakness as unemployment rises to its highest point in more than two years. “When you think of services, a lot of it is driven by the consumer, and consumers are key to where the US economy goes,” James Knightley, chief international economist at ING, told CNN. Consumer spending, which makes up about 70% of the US economy, has already moderated over the past few months, government statistics show, and retailers themselves have said they’ve noticed shoppers across the income spectrum change their purchasing behavior. The bottom 60% of households by income accounted for a larger proportion of spending on health care services. These firms have added 168,000 jobs a month, on average, from April through June, according to fresh Labor Department data released Friday.

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☆ Trump wants to be a 'pro-growth, pro-innovation' president, says Rep. French Hill
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTrump wants to be a 'pro-growth, pro-innovation' president, says Rep. French HillHouse Financial Services Committee vice chairman and Digital Assets Committee chairman Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss potential regulation in the crypto space and more.

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