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Why the Fed Will Cut Rates Even Though Inflation Hasn’t Budged
Everyday Americans still expect sticky inflation in the coming years.Inc. - Dec. 11 -
Traders are pretty sure of a Fed rate cut. What happens if inflation data is too hot?
Traders are pretty confident the Fed will deliver a rate cut next week. What happens if inflation data throws the market a curveball.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
European Central Bank heads for last rate cut of year — but jumbo move seems off the table
The euro zone central bank will need to do "heavy lifting" next year to support the waning economy, analysts say.CNBC - Dec. 11 -
US stocks rally set to slow as investor ‘euphoria’ fades, say big banks
Wall Street strategists forecast S&P 500 will rise 8% by end of next year after big 2024 gainsFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Walgreens’ stock on pace for its best day ever on report of talks of sale to private equity — but still on pace for its worst year
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. launched higher on Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the drugstore chain was in discussions to sell itself to private-equity firm Sycamore ...MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
Surprise RBI governor pick signals India may cut rates as soon as February, economists say
India has appointed a new central bank governor in a surprising move that some experts say strengthens outlook for rate cuts early next year.CNBC - Dec. 10 -
Pimco cuts exposure to long-dated US debt as deficits swell
Decisions by the world’s biggest active bond fund manager have potential to trigger valuation changes across marketsFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
India appoints Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra as new central bank governor
India has appointed Sanjay Malhotra as governor of the country's central bank for a three-year period, according to CNBC TV18.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Trade war fallout could trigger deep Eurozone rate cuts, Pimco warns
Bond giant says euro is vulnerable to further declines amid market ‘optimism’ over impact of Trump presidencyFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone's guess
Friday's jobs report virtually cements that the Federal Reserve will approve an interest rate cut when it meets later this month.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
Why Powell and the Fed should pause interest-rate cuts in December
Some say November’s jobs data support holding monetary policy steady.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Treasury yields end at lowest levels since October as jobs data reinforce December rate-cut expectations
Treasury yields finished broadly lower on Friday, led by a drop in the 1-month Treasury-bill rate, after November’s stronger-than-expected jobs data reinforced the view of many market participants ...MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Musk signals he won't use growing influence to go after competitors
Elon Musk indicated Friday that he will not use his growing influence in the Trump administration to hurt or seek revenge on his industry competitors. In a post on his social platform X, Musk ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Lululemon’s stock soars as 16 banks hike their price targets. One bear says sell into the rally.
The athleisure-apparel company’s pivot to bright colors seems to be working.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Investors up bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cut after US jobs data – as it happened
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as American private sector adds 227,000 jobs in November. The sale of the Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, to ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Why do central banks buy gold? Experts weigh in
Knowing the main reasons why central banks buy gold could help inform your approach to gold investing.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Jobs report shows hiring surge as Fed weighs interest rate cut
The fresh data marks the first jobs report since the election of Trump.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
India central bank cuts growth forecast
RBI holds rates and says economy has bottomed outFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
India's central bank revises down economic growth forecast for 2025, keeps interest rate steady
The Reserve Bank of India has held interest rate steady since February last year, while a sharper-than-anticipated slowdown in India's growth has made RBI's task tougher.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Trump tariffs a bigger concern than martial law crisis, says Korean central bank chief
Governor highlights US president-elect’s threats and intensifying competition from Chinese exportersFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Liquor giant Brown-Forman’s stock rises on growth signals ahead despite market challenges
Brown-Forman Corp.’s stock rose 8% in premarket trading on Thursday after the liquor maker beat Wall Street estimates for profit and revenue in its latest quarter and said it expects to generate ...MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Why a ‘robust’ jobs report for November probably wouldn’t derail Fed rate cut
A “decently robust” U.S. jobs report on Friday probably wouldn’t derail the Fed from delivering an interest-rate cut this month, according to BlackRock’s Russ Brownback.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Effort to cut federal workforce takes aim at key US jobs engine
Government and healthcare have emerged as biggest source of American employment, particularly for knowledge workersFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Marc Andreessen helps to recruit staff for Musk’s US cost-cutting body
Venture capitalist has role in interviewing and identifying candidates for new Department for Government EfficiencyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Is the Biden-era blockade on US bank M&A finally over?
Investors and advisers prepare for consolidation among country’s thousands of regional lendersFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.
With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell discusses central bank independence, crypto at Dealbook conference
The appearances comes two weeks ahead of when the central bank will announce is decision on interest rates.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Why Foot Locker’s stock is sliding despite upbeat Thanksgiving-week sales
The company is dealing with “softer consumer demand outside of key selling periods,” as well as the need for more promotions.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
BoE governor expects four UK rate cuts next year as inflation eases
Andrew Bailey welcomes better than expected fall in price growth in FT interviewFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Central banks should tread cautiously with rate cuts, says OECD
Core price pressures and services inflation should make rate-setters wary of cutting too fast, report concludesFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Australia's third-quarter GDP grows at a slower-than-expected 0.3% amid higher rates and sticky inflation
Australia's economy grew at slower than expected in the third quarter, as elevated borrowing costs and sticky inflation continued to weigh down on the slowing economy.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Bank of America signs again with FIFA for US-hosted Club World Cup that still has no TV deals
Bank of America has teamed with FIFA for a second timeABC News - Dec. 3 -
Top Fed Official Leans Toward Rate Cut This Month, If Data Supports It
In a recent speech, Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed Board of Governors, said a rate cut hinged on inflation continuing to drop.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Banks hit credit card users with higher rates in response to regulation that may never arrive
CFPB regulation meant to save consumers $10 billion a year has resulted in higher costs for some, as banks react by hiking interest rates and charging new fees.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Banks hit credit card users with higher rates in response to regulation that may never arrive
Banks that issue credit cards used by millions of consumers raised interest rates and introduced new fees over the past year in response to an impending regulation that most experts now believe ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Japan’s Nomura bank boss takes 30% voluntary pay cut after worker tries to kill customer
Wealth management employee charged with robbery, attempted murder and arson after home visit to elderly clients. Business live – latest updates The boss of the Japanese bank Nomura has ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller cited recent data indicating that progress on inflation may be "stalling."CNBC - Dec. 2 -
Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind.NBC News - Dec. 2