Gold hits record highs as investors bet on rate cuts
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MarketWatch - Business
‘It’s a momentous moment’: I’m selling my house. With the Fed poised to finally cut interest rates, is this the perfect time?
“I had three offers over 11 months, one more frustrating than the next.”21 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Here are the pros and cons if the Fed cuts interest rates by 50 basis points instead of 25
Yardeni: Consumers would welcome a large interest-rate cut, but the Fed’s first step should be small.22 minutes ago - 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?30 minutes ago - 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.38 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Inflation hangs over the Fed as it prepares to cut interest rates
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.41 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
A Fed rate cut is coming. How big is anyone's guess.
The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its key interest rate Wednesday, the first time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic that it has pushed it lower.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
This part of the Treasury market may move the most on a Fed interest-rate cut
Wednesday’s interest-rate decision from the Federal Reserve is shaping up to become one of the most exciting announcements by the central bank in a long time, with the potential to reshape what’s ...1 hour ago -
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.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
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.1 hour ago - 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.1 hour ago - 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.1 hour ago - 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 SentimenTrader2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
How much will an $800,000 mortgage cost monthly after rate cuts?
Monthly payments on an $800,000 mortgage loan could soon become less expensive. Here's what to know now.2 hours ago - Mortgage -
Financial Times - Business
Exploding pagers join long history of killer communications devices
Israel, blamed by Hizbollah for Tuesday’s attack, has long used telephones and their successors to track and kill enemies2 hours ago -
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 20203 hours 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.3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed should ignore Elizabeth Warren’s call to cut rates by 0.75 percentage points
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has managed to bring inflation back under control — after some early mistakes — by ignoring the easy-money caucus in Washington and Wall Street.5 hours 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 anticipation5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
A possible Fed interest-rate cut boosts home builders confidence
Builder sentiment rose as mortgage rates fell, the National Association of Home Builders said.7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Former Dallas Fed President Kaplan advocates for a half-point interest rate cut
Making the bolder move of 50 basis points would better position policymakers heading into the latter part of the year, Kaplan told CNBC.7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
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 grown7 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
North Carolina town hit with record rainfall: "Once every 1,000 years"
Several North Carolina towns saw historic rainfall Monday. One street in particular recorded more rain than the area has likely seen in 1,000 years.7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
How the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Affects Banks, Stocks and More
For corporate America, this week’s expected interest rate cut carries risks along with rewards.8 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Fed to cut rates by a quarter point with a soft landing expected, according to CNBC Fed Survey
The survey shows 84% of the 27 respondents, including economists, fund managers and strategists, see the Fed cutting by a quarter percentage point.8 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
How the Fed’s rate decision could unravel a big bond-market recession bet
The stakes for investors are running high ahead of a historic rate cut expected from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.8 hours ago -
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.10 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Silver has been outperforming gold this year — and may rise to its own record highs
Gold, with its rise to record highs this year, deserves attention — but so does its sister metal, silver, which has outperformed the yellow metal so far this year and may be gearing up for a ...10 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how the Fed's first rate cut in 4 years may impact your money
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates at its September 18 meeting. Here's how the decision could impact your finances.11 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More
Here’s what lowered interest rates will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Big names like David Tepper and 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry are quietly upping their bets on the Chinese economy
From property woes to sluggish economic data, China appears to be suffering from long Covid.12 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
CNBC Daily Open: Rate cuts might not benefit tech the most
Technology stocks benefit the most from low interest rates, conventional market wisdom says. But that might not hold true this cycle.14 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in January17 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Forge hits 1 million players and reveals new set of Web3 investors
Forge, a platform for community-driven game marketing and engagement, has hit a million registered users and revealed new investors.21 hours ago