内容摘要：Recent rulings narrowed Kohbergers legal defense options heading into trial.

Recent rulings narrowed Kohbergers legal defense options heading into trial.

Trump posted on his social media platform a note in his handwriting slamming Powell for keeping interest rates higher than dozens of other nations.Kent Nishimura/Getty Images Washington CNN The Federal Reserve would likely have lowered interest rates this year if it werent for President Donald Trumps significant policy changes.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde — who has backed Powells apolitical.Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday.Trump hasnt been the only one calling for rate cuts.

Powell said he cant say but that he wouldnt take any meeting off the table or put it directly on the table.depending on what happens with inflation and the labor market.

a rate cut in July seems unlikely and would be difficult for the Fed to defend.

Two of Powells colleagues — Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman and Fed Governor Christopher Waller — have recently broken rank and said the central bank could consider a rate cut as soon as July.chief economist and strategist for Europe at Jefferies.

according to analysts at Bank of America.The S&P 500 posted its best quarter since December 2023.

capping off a strong month and a remarkable second quarter for Wall Street.Tech has been outperforming the markets since the April lows and we would expect techs leadership to continue in the second half of 2025.