Defensive stocks are making a comeback as Fed readies rate cuts. What’s next for Wall Street’s hottest trade.
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Bitcoin and crypto stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates by half a percentage point
Cryptocurrencies rose during a broad market rally Thursday, one day after the Federal Reserve delivered a large interest rate cut.14 minutes ago - Crypto -
CNBC - Business
U.S. crude oil rises more than 1% after Fed cuts rates, Israel-Hezbollah tensions escalate
The U.S. benchmark has recouped its losses for the year.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
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.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
S&P 500 hits new record after Fed makes jumbo cut to US interest rates
Global stocks rally as investors bet that the central bank’s move will support US economic growth1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
Stocks Rally a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
The S&P 500 had already been climbing as investors grew more confident that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates by half a percentage point. Thursday’s gain put the index in range of a ...2 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Stocks jump following larger-than-expected Fed rate cut — but labor market concerns linger
Stocks surged to open Thursday trading in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s announcement that it was lowering interest rates by half a percentage point.3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Stocks need to hold any gains after the Fed rate cut or the S&P 500 is at risk
Market giving mixed signals; new trading positions include Airbnb.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed cuts interest rates, what happens now?
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced an interest rate cut of 0.5%, bringing rates down from their previous 23-year high. CBS News contributor Javier David has more on what that means for you.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
A Fed rate cut with the stock market at a record high? Here’s what history says.
Do rate cuts with the stock market at or near all-time highs provide bulls additional fuel or do they portend trouble ahead? Dow Jones Market Data ran back the tape.6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Fed rate cut has ‘delayed but not derailed’ recession, this stock-market veteran warns. Here’s what you should buy now.
David Rosenberg: Best bets are long-term Treasury bonds and gold, plus utilities, real estate, financials and dividend-paying growth stocks.7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More
Here’s what the half-point interest rate cut will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
‘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.”12 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Fed cuts rates by half a point and signals era of easing has begun
US central bank’s decision marks milestone in two-year fight against inflation13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Fed goes bold with rate cut
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter, where we have the latest on the Federal Reserve's rate cuts and the Teamsters' endorsement news. {beacon} Business & Economy Business & ...20 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
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 afterward20 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: The Fed’s Big Rate Cut
Plus, tonight’s premiere of “The Golden Bachelorette.”21 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Bitcoin stays above $60,000 after Fed’s jumbo rate cut. Here’s what to watch next.
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.21 hours ago - Crypto -
The New York Times - Business
Fed Announces Big Rate Cut
“We concluded that this was the right thing for the economy and the people we serve,” the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, said, referring to the central bank’s decision to cut interest rates ...22 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Fed chair Jerome Powell says US interest rate cut has nothing to do with election – business live
Powell rejects accusations that timing of rate cut is political and adds US labor market is ‘at a strong place’. What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite fears of a ...23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
What impact will the Federal Reserve's rate cut have on stocks?
Equities shift to losses as investors digest the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut since 2020.23 hours ago -
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Here's What a Fed Rate Cut Will Mean for U.S. Households
Here's What a Fed Rate Cut Will Mean for U.S. HouseholdsYesterday - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
SEC cuts tick size for stock market trades to a half penny
Regulator softens complex initial proposal after industry pushbackYesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Wall Street Expects Half-Point Fed Rate Cut
The S&P 500 is hovering just below record territory, driven by a revived rally as bets have grown that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by half a percentage point.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
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 -
CNBC - Business
What a Fed rate cut could mean for the world
From currencies and commodities; equities to bonds — global markets are braced for the first rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Wednesday's big stock stories: What's likely to move the market in the next trading session
The S&P 500 and the 30-stock Dow touched fresh all-time highs before closing near the flatline on Tuesday. Here's what CNBC is watching going into Wednesday.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
A Fed interest-rate cut could make small-cap stocks a good investment now
U.S. small-cap stocks have staged an epic rally over the past month as the Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020. Has the time for small caps finally come?Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Stocks flirt with record even as Fed considers extra-large interest-rate cut
A half-point interest-rate cut by the Fed on Wednesday wouldn’t necessarily signal the U.S. is heading into recession, according to BlackRock’s Rick Rieder.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
U.S. crude oil rises more than 1%, closes above $71 per barrel amid Fed rate cut optimism
The oil market is also bracing for the Fed's decision Wednesday on interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
What to know about buying a home before the Fed cuts rates
The Fed's rate cut this week could have an impact on the homebuying process. Here's how.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Make this last-minute money move before the Fed’s interest-rate cut
Plus, tips for how savers and spenders can prep for the first interest-rate cut since 20202 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
What will happen to gold prices after the Fed cuts rates?
Here's what you can expect to happen to the price of gold after the Fed rate cut happens this week.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
Market speculation about the next Fed rate cut masks deeper issues
Even so, perma-critics of the US central bank are cracking their knuckles in anticipation2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
VentureBeat - Tech
Go makes a comeback: What’s fueling its revival?
Although Go was released to much furore in late 2009, when it was heralded as Programming Language of the Year by the TIOBE Index, its popularity has waxed and waned over the years. Now Go has ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
How the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Affects Stocks, Banks and More
For corporate America, this week’s expected interest rate cut carries risks along with rewards.2 days ago - Federal Reserve