Lower Interest Rates and Less Regulation Could Spur M&A Revival Under Trump

Moves by the Fed and a broad push for deregulation could create a climate for a merger boom.

Business - Inc. - 6 hours ago

Trump has promised lower interest rates. That will be largely out of his control.

While Trump has sought to pressure the Fed to cut rates, consumer rates on mortgages and other loans are determined by a range of factors largely outside of the president’s control.

Politics - NBC News - November 11

US central bank lowers interest rates by quarter point as new Trump term looms

Rates are now at 4.5% to 4.75%, after two reductions by the Federal Reserve starting in September. The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, knocking them ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Economy gets boost after election on hopes of lower interest rates and pro-business Trump presidency, survey finds

The economy sped up in November and kept the U.S. on track for another strong quarter of growth, fueled by optimism about falling interest rates and the prospect of a pro-business Trump ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points

The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.

Powell says Fed in no ‘hurry’ to lower interest rates further

Central bank chair warns path to a reduction in inflation will be ‘bumpy’

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Fed chair says Trump can't remove him. Could Trump still influence interest rates?

The standoff carries high stakes for the U.S. economy, experts said.

Bank stocks jump almost 12% as traders bet on less regulation in a Trump presidency

A handful of well-known bank names jumped as traders ready for a second Trump term.

Business - CNBC - November 6

How Trump’s win could shake up taxes, jobs and interest rates — and what that means for your money

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to understand why Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election. Most Americans have said, consistently, that the economy is on the wrong track.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

Trump and Fed Chair Powell could be set on a collision course over interest rates

Though Powell became Fed chair in 2018, after Trump nominated him for the position, the two clashed often about the direction of interest rates.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Could Trump's federal cases be revived in 2029?

A judge dismissed the federal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump on Monday after special counsel Jack Smith filed a motion to end the proceedings. Smith also filed a ...

Trump picks Robert Kennedy Jr to run US health department

Vaccine sceptic and former Democrat is the latest controversial nomination for cabinet post

Business - Financial Times - November 15

Liberty’s Malone calls for media merger wave under Trump

Billionaire says consolidation should be permitted and adds that ‘allowing Big Tech to run wild’ is inappropriate

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Trump trade war ‘could push eurozone into full-blown recession’; UK and US expected to cut interest rates today – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. City analysts overwhelmingly predict Bank of England interest rate cut Wall Street and bitcoin soar to record highs as Trump wins ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Stocks end lower after Powell throws cold water on hopes for December interest-rate cut

The Federal Reserve doesn’t need to rush to lower its benchmark interest rate, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come

Interest rates were cut to 4.75% but the Bank expects inflation to creep higher after last week's Budget.

How the Federal Reserve interest rate cut could affect Americans

The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut could affect Americans who are borrowing money or are saving money. Jacob Sonenshine, a markets reporter at Barron's, joins CBS News with more on the ...

How the interest rate cut from the Fed could affect you

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced an interest rate cut Thursday for the second time in the last three months as inflation continues to decline. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has ...

Inflation's up again. Here's what it could mean for mortgage interest rates.

Inflation ticked back up to 2.6% in October. Here's what that rise could mean for mortgage rates.

Why one economist says Elon Musk could hold the key to lower mortgage rates

One way the government can address high mortgage rates is to rein in the federal deficit, says the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

What Trump could do to lower grocery prices, according to experts

Food prices have climbed more than 25% since President Joe Biden took office.

Trump tariff on China could lower global inflation, says UK economist

Bank of England’s Swati Dhingra says threatened 60% tariff could lead exporters to cut prices elsewhere. Donald Trump imposing massive US tariffs on Chinese imports could drag down global inflation ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Why Space Startups Could Thrive Under Trump

A shift from the cost-plus contract model could push legacy contractors like Boeing and Lockheed to the side as SpaceX and smaller startups use a more nimble approach to profitability.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Fed cuts interest rates days after election

The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.

Wall Street reacts to Trump win as Fed weighs interest rate cut

President-elect Trump’s victory spurred a surge on Wall Street with the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq reaching record highs. It comes as the Federal Reserve is weighing another interest rate cut with a ...

US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him

The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.

Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.

President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.

The Trump Bump: 3 Industries Likely to See More M&A Under the New Administration

Analysts predict that Trump’s second term could be a ‘golden age’ for mergers and acquisitions.

Business - Inc. - November 15

Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – US politics live

Democrat Susan Wild says committee chair Michael Guest mischaracterized meeting and committee will reconvene in December; US Senate to also vote on two resolutions on mortar rounds and a GPS ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

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