A Weak Jobs Report This Week May Refuel Chatter about Fed Rate Cuts Propelling Stocks to Resume Rally
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Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments
Microsoft is cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance, the company confirmed to CNBC on Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn’t see the need to go any further.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Investors are on edge as Friday’s jobs report could make or break the stock-market rally
Rising Treasury yields are ratcheting up the anxiety for equity investors. Thursday’s stock-market closure offered only a brief reprieve from the mounting tension.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts
One official warned that “progress on inflation could continue to stall.”MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
NOAA says La Nina ocean cooling has finally arrived, but it's weak and may cause fewer problems
A long-awaited La Nina has finally appeared, but meteorologists say the periodic cooling of Pacific Ocean waters is weak and unlikely to cause as many weather problems as usualABC News - Jan. 9 -
4 in 10 companies planning job cuts due to AI: Survey
Companies across the globe, at least four in 10, are likely to cut jobs as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, new research shows. A survey in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) latest ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
December jobs report forecast is 155,000. But here’s the number investors really should watch.
Rising unemployment prodded the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates last fall despite lingering inflation — and the jobless rate could still be the deciding factor for future rate cuts.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Fed’s Collins says her concerns about labor-market fragility have decreased
The U.S. labor market remains healthy and the Federal Reserve can take a gradual and patient approach to future rate cuts, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said Thursday.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments
Microsoft said it's cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Report: Chris Spielman will interview for Jets G.M. job
The unsung hero of the resurgence of the Detroit Lions is finally getting his due.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Fed officials saw need for ‘careful approach’ to future rate cuts
Minutes from December meeting show policymakers are concerned about US inflation risksFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Fed officials are worried about the inflation impacts from Trump's policies, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials at their December meeting expressed concern about inflation and the impact that President-elect Donald Trump’s policies could have, indicating that they would be moving ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
These defense and aerospace stocks may reap the benefits of the hypersonic-missile race
Defense company Kratos and subcontractors Rocket Labs and Leidos are involved in a five-year, $1.45 billion U.S. government contract for testing hypersonic missiles.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show
Stubborn inflation, and potential tariffs, make future rate cuts uncertain.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Most Fed officials were worried about higher inflation, but not enough to put rate hikes on the table, minutes of December meeting show
“Almost all” Fed officials judged that the upside risks to inflation had increased, according to minutes of the Fed’s December meeting released Wednesday.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Lloyds Banking Group’s branch shake-up fuels concern over closures and job cuts
Company’s customers across Halifax, Bank of Scotland and flagship brand to be allowed to use others’ premisesFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Fed officials are worried about the inflation impacts from Trump's policies, minutes show
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its December meeting.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Bill Belichick has no plans on returning to NFL despite Tom Brady reaching out about Raiders job, per reports
It looks like there won't be a reunion in Las VegasCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles
After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Mike Vrabel to the Patriots? Former New England LB seen as frontrunner for head coaching job, per report
The Patriots are looking for Jerod Mayo's replacementCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Daily glass of milk may cut bowel cancer risk by fifth, research finds
Largest study into diet and disease suggests extra 300mg of calcium a day is associated with a 17% lower risk. Having a large glass of milk every day may cut the risk of bowel cancer by nearly a ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market in 2024: Report
The stock portfolios of more than two dozen lawmakers once again outperformed the market as bans on congressional stock trading stalled, according to a new report from the trading trackers at ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Palantir’s stock sees sharpest drop since May as momentum cools
Bears criticized Palantir’s valuation for months as shares climbed higher. Is Wall Street paying more attention to the multiple now?MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia’s stock rallies as AI chip trade reloads for fresh run higher
Nvidia Corp.’s stock continued its rally Monday, embodying the red-hot momentum in the artificial-intelligence chip trade so far this year.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Stocks appear ‘rate sensitive once again’ as bond yields press higher
Rising interest rates in the bond market seems to be weighing on stocks, as investors wait for an upcoming U.S. jobs report and for Wall Street banks to kick off corporate earnings season.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
What to know about the HMPV virus reported in China
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Fed official delivers a blunt message to the stock market — which ignores it
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook gave one of the bluntest warnings an official at the central bank has ever delivered about the stock market.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Nvidia, chip stocks pop after Foxconn reports record revenue
Global semiconductor stocks climbed on Monday after Foxconn posted record fourth-quarter revenue, suggesting the AI boom has far more room to run.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Former Fed Chair Bernanke Says Trump’s Policies May Not Push Inflation Back Up
While plans to impose tariffs, cut immigration and expand tax cuts have alarmed many economists, others say early, pessimistic analyses may be incorrect.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Why bank stocks care that Michael Barr is stepping down as top Fed banking cop
As vice chair of supervision, Barr was leading the effort to raise capital requirements for banks.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Reports of optimism about Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
US secretary of state says he is confident agreement can be reached in renewed push before Donald Trump takes office. Israel and Hamas appear to be edging closer towards a ceasefire and hostage ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Washington Post expected to lay off dozens of staffers in coming week – report
‘Cuts will be deep’, media reporter writes, after paper faced scrutiny for halting endorsement of Harris in October. Dozens of employees are expected to be laid off at the Washington Post in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Canadian PM Trudeau may quit within days, media reports suggest
The pressure has been building for months, with sinking poll numbers for the prime minister's ruling Liberal Party.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Fed has hit the pause button for rates, and may only cut once this year, experts say
The Federal Reserve is going to sit on the sidelines and may only cut rates once this year, according to prominent economists attending the American Economic Association meeting in San Francisco ...MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
The infighting propelling Austria’s far right to power
Failed coalition talks and power play pave way for Herbert Kickl to become chancellorFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Here are the 5 things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
Nvidia's Jensen Huang will be at CES, and investors will get a fresh batch of labor market data.CNBC - Jan. 5 -
ECB has been too slow to cut rates, Eurozone economists warn
Almost half of analysts polled by the FT accuse rate-setters of being ‘behind the curve’Financial Times - Jan. 5 -
Saints interested in Chiefs OC Matt Nagy as candidate for head-coaching job, per report
Nagy was also the Bears' head coach for four yearsCBS Sports - Jan. 5
