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CNBC - Business
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.10 minutes ago - Crypto -
The New York Times - Business
30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops to 6.09% After Fed Rate Cut
The decline in mortgage costs, influenced by expectations of the Federal Reserve’s rate moves, could revive interest in buying, selling and remortgaging, economists said.30 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
S&P 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 growth43 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
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.1 hour 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.3 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.3 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.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Powell’s recalibration on rates may bring 1995-like boost to stocks: strategist
That the U.S. no longer needs “emergency levels of monetary squeeze” should be bullish for risky assets, says one strategist.3 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.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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 inflation11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
Why the Fed opted for the big rate cut
As US inflation eases, the central bank is now focused on its other mission: protecting jobs12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
The Fed’s first rate cut in 4 years
The US central bank trims interest rates by half a percentage point12 hours ago -
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 & ...18 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 afterward18 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Powell downplays impact of rate cut on Trump-Harris presidential race
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are each fighting to persuade voters they are best candidate for the U.S. economy.18 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: The Fed’s Big Rate Cut
Plus, tonight’s premiere of “The Golden Bachelorette.”18 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Powell pushes back on suggestion Fed got behind in rate cuts
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half-percentage point Wednesday and is projecting another half-percentage point cut over the course of its remaining two meetings this year, signaling a ...19 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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 ...20 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 ...20 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 2020.20 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
How Fed rate cuts affect the global economy
Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and create spillover effects in parts of the global financial system.21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
The Fed goes big — a nice jumpstart to lowering mortgage rates and boosting housing plays
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.21 hours ago - Mortgage -
NBC News - Top stories
Powell speaks on Federal Reserve decision to cut interest rates
After the Federal Reserve announced a 0.5% interest rate cut, Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the economy is strong and has made significant progress over the past two years. He noted that the ...21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
GameSpot - Tech
Tank Expert Reacts to Tanks In Games
On this episode of Expert Reacts, we're joined by Paul ‘Fam’ Famojuro from the Tank Museum in the UK, which houses the biggest collection of tanks in the world.22 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Emboldened Fed lowers interest rates by half-point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points Wednesday, the central bank’s first rate reduction following a two-and-a-half year crusade against inflation that raged in the wake of the ...22 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks on interest rates, economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce the first interest rate cuts by the central bank in more than a year on Wednesday afternoon. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has ...23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
We have $1 million in high-yield savings and CDs set aside to buy a house. Should we move our money if the Fed cuts rates?
We have a lot of cash on hand for a specific purpose, but we won’t be able to live off the income if interest rates drop.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
The market looks ahead to the Fed’s rate cut
Investors are betting on 50 basis points and expect a soft landing for the economyYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Rate cuts are good for dividend stocks. Here's where we stand on our 5 biggest payers
The Federal Reserve's impending interest rate cut will make dividend payouts look relatively more attractive.Yesterday -
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 -
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 -
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 -
MarketWatch - Business
Bets on wild stock-market swings boom as traders face most uncertain Fed rate decision in recent memory
Some options traders are leaving nothing to chance ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy meeting.2 days ago