The Biden administration believes it’s still “appropriate” for Israel to continue its ground and air attacks on Hezbollah.

The Middle East is a tinder box as Israel retaliates to Iran’s bombing earlier this week as well as fighting Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis in Gaza, Lebanon and Yemen. But what are the economic and geo-political implications? #featured #trending

Stocks retreated Tuesday, with rising tensions in the Middle East cooling investor momentum after a strong quarter.

Oil prices eased and stocks recovered some ground after initial reports, as hopes grew that damage from the attack and any Israeli response would remain limited.

This market drop underscores the delicate balance between geopolitical risk and economic optimism. #featured #trending

Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the U.S. central bank was not “in a hurry” after new data boosted confidence in ongoing economic growth and consumer spending.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says “disinflation has been broad-based,” and recent data suggests progress towards the Fed’s 2% inflation target.

Powell says the Fed is not rushing to lower rates but will make decisions based on how the economy evolves.

When asked about rate cuts, Powell says it’s a process that will “play out over time,” signalling a steady but cautious approach. #featured #trending