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The Federal Reserve is squarely in focus tonight as Kevin Warsh faces what may be his defining moment as Fed chairman. With inflation still running above target, tariff policy in flux, and no clear relief on energy costs, markets are watching whether Warsh holds the line or blinks. His credibility, and the Fed's independence, hang on this week's signals.
Shifting to commodities, coffee prices are bouncing after three weeks of sustained selling pressure. December arabica futures climbed more than two percent today as fund managers covered short positions, a classic technical move following an oversold stretch. It is not a fundamental reversal yet, but the short covering suggests traders are reluctant to press further on the downside.
And on the legal front, a climate liability case out of Boulder County is drawing serious attention from constitutional scholars. The question before the Supreme Court is whether a state can use its own law to hold energy companies accountable for global emissions and local climate harms. The outcome could reshape how far state courts can reach into matters with national and international consequence.
That's the tape. Markets Desk, signing off the floor.
