US Stock Market: Bessent applauds Fed communication reset, questions dot plot’s relevance

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has backed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s push to revamp the Fed’s communication strategy, including a review of its widely watched dot plot interest-rate forecasts and forward guidance. Bessent argued that markets have become overly reliant on these projections, which often fail to accurately predict future policy moves.

US Stock Market: Retail investor rush sends Wendy’s stock soaring on heavy trading volume

Wendy’s shares experienced a dramatic surge, climbing nearly 29% as retail investors flocked to the struggling fast-food chain. This rally, reminiscent of the 2021 meme stock craze, saw the stock trending on platforms like Stocktwits and Reddit. The significant buying interest from individual traders comes as the company faces sluggish sales and activist pressure, with…