Wall Street experienced a volatile session Wednesday following reports of a potential dismissal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, triggering market fluctuations. Equities recovered after President Trump denied the reports, with the Nasdaq reaching a record high. Economic factors, including inflation concerns tied to tariffs, influenced investor sentiment. While bank earnings were strong, their stock performance was mixed.
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Brent crude futures rose $1.14, or 1.11%, to $103.73, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 15 cents, or 0.30%, to $89.50 a barrel. Brent