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Jerome Powell, chair of the US Federal Reserve (Fed), assessed that inflationary pressures remain persistent. On the 18th (local time), according to Walter Bloomberg, Chair Powell said, “Inflation remains somewhat elevated,” adding that upward pressu

According to CNBC on the 18th (local time), Jerome Powell, chair of the US Federal Reserve (Fed), said at a press conference that "if clear progress in slowing inflation is not confirmed, we do not intend to implement rate cuts."

The three major U.S. stock indexes are trading lower. The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.71% from the previous session at 22,320.90 points as of 03:20 on the 19th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1.04% at 46,504.70, and the S&P 500 was down 0.

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) maintained a cautious stance, laying out a limited path for future rate cuts. According to the Federal Reserve on the 18th (local time), the Fed projected it would deliver one rate cut each in 2026 and 2027, and put the l

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) announced in an official statement on the 18th (local time) that it would keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged. This aligns with market expectations. As a result, the US b

The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) is seen as overwhelmingly likely to keep its benchmark rate unchanged at the March FOMC meeting. According to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) FedWatch on the 18th (local time), market participants are pricing in a

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said it is responding to a ballistic missile threat in the capital, Riyadh. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 18th (local time), Saudi air defenses are currently conducting an interception operation in response t

Gasoline prices in the US are rising rapidly in the wake of the war in the Middle East. According to GasBuddy on the 18th (local time), the national average gasoline price climbed 5 cents in a single day to $3.84 per gallon, up about 86 cents from la

Crypto asset (cryptocurrency) exchange Kraken is reported to have put its initial public offering (IPO) plans on hold, citing deteriorating market conditions. According to crypto-focused media outlet CoinDesk on the 18th (local time), Kraken formally

A U.S. senator reaffirmed the intent to pass the 'Clarity Act,' a crypto-asset market structure bill, within the year. According to Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America, on the 18th (local time), Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming said, "No matt

The United States is reportedly pursuing a strategy to end the war early after eliminating Iran’s key military capabilities. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 18th (local time), a White House official said the U.S. goal is to neutralize Iran’s mis

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have released joint guidance explaining the standards for applying securities laws to digital assets (cryptocurrencies). According to Eleanor Terrett,

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.47% from the previous session to 22,479.53. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.10% to 46,993.87, while the S&P 500 added 0.36% to finish at 6,723.55.

Global investment bank (IB) Morgan Stanley said the crypto asset (cryptocurrency) exchange-traded fund (ETF) market is still in its early stages and that demand is being led by retail investors. According to crypto-focused media outlet The Block on t

U.S. investment bank TD Cowen said passage of the 'CLARITY Act,' a market-structure bill for digital assets (cryptocurrencies), could be delayed beyond expectations. According to The Block, a digital-asset industry outlet, TD Cowen Managing Director

The U.S. state of Arizona has moved to file a criminal complaint against prediction-market platform Kalshi. According to cryptocurrency-focused outlet CoinDesk on the 17th (local time), Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Kalshi was charged with

U.S. President Donald Trump said military operations related to Iran are proceeding smoothly. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 17th (local time), President Trump said, "The war is being waged strongly," adding, "We achieved major results today, s

US President Donald Trump strongly criticized Europe’s security posture and policy response. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 17th (local time), President Trump said, "I thought Europe would say it was sending minesweepers," pointing to Europe’s

Bitrefill, a Lightning Network-based prepaid payments service provider, appears to have been targeted in an attack believed to be carried out by a North Korean hacking group. In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) on the 17th (local time), Bi

All three major U.S. stock indexes are posting gains. As of 02:30 on the 18th, the Nasdaq Composite was trading at 22,472.28 points, up 0.44% from the previous session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.33% at 47,101.58, while the S&P 500 was

U.S. President Donald Trump said international oil prices could plunge after the war ends. On the 17th (local time), Walter Bloomberg reported that Trump said, "As soon as the war is over, oil prices will drop like a rock." The remark comes as height

U.S. President Donald Trump said no external assistance is needed for escorting vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 17th (local time), Trump said, "We don't need any help escorting ships" in the Strait of Hor

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 1.22% from the previous session on the 17th to 22,374.18 points. The Dow Jones Index gained 0.83% to 46,946.41 points, and the S&P 500 Index added 1.05% to finish at 6,

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly reviewing a plan to eliminate companies’ quarterly reporting requirement. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on the 16th (local time), the SEC is preparing a proposal to scrap th