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Bond spreads for ‘Magnificent Seven’ tighten as investors celebrate interest-rate cut
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Dow surges to record as investors celebrate Fed’s ‘recalibration’ rate cut
Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a policy “recalibration.” Investors like the sound of it.1 hour ago -
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Cash was king — but these bonds are outperforming ahead of Fed rate cuts
A popular ‘T-bill and chill’ trade is about to become a lot less cool as the Fed starts lowering interest rates.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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Big Fed rate cut leaves little changed in stock and bond markets
The rare half-point rate reduction was baked into the rally last week and led to a mild sell-off afterward23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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History says Fed interest-rate cut sets up ‘crapshoot’ for stock-market investors
A decent rule of thumb is to watch the next two weeks after a first Federal Reserve interest-rate cut, says Jason Goepfert, senior research analyst at SentimenTraderYesterday - Federal Reserve -
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Treasury yields end at highest levels in up to 2 weeks after jobless claims, Philadelphia Fed’s factory gauge
Two-, 10- and 30-year Treasury yields finished higher for a third straight session on Thursday after fresh U.S. economic data indicated that the labor market and factory sector were continuing to ...1 hour ago -
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An Interest Rate Cut
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Investors renew focus on inflation data as Fed weighs size of expected September rate cut
Wednesday’s consumer-price index for August may end up being the deciding factor as to whether the Federal Reserve will deliver a bigger-than-usual, 50-basis-point rate cut on Sept. 18.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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After Fed rate cut, the next 6 months will be crucial for investors. Here’s why.
“There still are opportunities here,” Erik Aarts at Touchstone Investments said.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grown2 days ago
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Traders brace for volatility as more than $5 trillion in options set to expire in latest ‘triple witching’
It’s that time again: Investors will see option contracts tied to more than $5 trillion in tradeable stocks expire on Friday in the latest quarterly “triple witching” event.16 minutes ago -
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‘I had 3 offers over 11 months’: With the Fed’s 50-basis-point cut, will I finally sell my house?
“It’s a momentous moment. Interest rates are finally declining.”21 minutes ago -
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Nike taps company veteran as new CEO, and shares rally
Elliott Hill will replace John Donahoe as chief executive next month, following months of struggles for the athletic-wear giant.49 minutes ago -
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FedEx stock falls as company narrows its full-year forecast
The package-delivery giant said reduced demand for priority services and higher operating costs weighed on results.1 hour ago -
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Fed is more worried about labor market than Powell let on, William Dudley says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell did a “great job” of explaining the reasons for an aggressive interest-rate cut in a “non-scary way,” former New York Fed President William Dudley said Thursday.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve