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Stocks rose yesterday because Powell signaled that he was ready for a well-earned vacation. Traders look to today’s CPI release for confirmation that the edge of the woods is near.

Stocks inched higher yesterday with a not-so-scary testimony from Jerome Powell. The guy wants more proof, but he likes what he is seeing – same story different words.

Stocks rallied to fresh highs yesterday as investors prepared for 2 days of Jay Powell talk on The Hill. Investors are hoping to see a softer side of the Fed Chair as he answers to lawmakers.

Stocks closed at fresh highs on Friday after monthly payrolls data hinted at a slowdown in the labor market. Traders are keeping Presidential politics in their peripheral vision as things heat up behind closed doors.

Stocks gained in Wednesday’s abbreviated session on weaker-than-expected economic numbers. Traders are eyeing politics carefully, skeptically, wondering when bets may be placed on November’s results.

Stocks hit new highs yesterday on the hint of a hint of a friendlier Fed from Chair Powell. Job Openings gained in May according to the latest JOLTS release.

Stocks posted gains yesterday supported by tech heavyweights amongst confusion around what the controversial Supreme Court decision and a possible Trump presidency 2.0 would mean for the markets. US manufacturing falls further into contraction territory according to latest ISM figures.