Trump weighs in on Fed rate cut during stop at Manhattan bitcoin bar

We're buying more shares on the dip in this Fed rate-cut stock tied to housing

Some of this decline is probably due to profit-taking since the stock has gone straight up since Sept. 6.

Business - CNBC - October 22

How to rethink cash as the Fed cuts interest rates, according to top financial advisors

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates in September, and more cuts are expected at least into 2025. Earnings on cash are expected to fall as well.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Fed rate cuts were supposed to buoy small-cap stocks. What’s holding them back?

Small-cap stocks were widely expected to benefit most from the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts — but that has yet to materialize.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Larry Fink says the Fed won't cut interest rates as much as markets expect this year

"I do believe we have greater embedded inflation in the world than we've ever seen," Fink said.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Election-week Fed meeting won’t give markets the roadmap they want

Next Thursday, economists expect broad agreement among Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues on a decision to reduce the benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

The Fed is expected to cut interest rates again Thursday. Here's everything you need to know

Markets are pricing in a near-certainty that the FOMC will lower its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks after interest rate cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will remarks Thursday afternoon as the independent central bank prepares to cut interest rates for a second time. The decision comes after the administration ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Why credit card debt forgiveness is worth it even with more Fed rate cuts

Another interest rate cut was just issued. Here's why you should still pursue credit card debt forgiveness anyway.

The Fed just cut interest rates by another 25 basis points—here’s what will get cheaper

With interest rates declining, borrowing costs for credit cards, personal loans, and auto financing should get a bit cheaper, saving a few bucks on most loans.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

10-year Treasury yield ends below 4-month high after Fed cuts rates again

Yields on long-dated U.S. government debt dropped from their highest levels since early July on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected quarter-point interest-rate cut.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Here's why Eli Lilly bounced back, plus mega-caps lag while staples stocks rise

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records and extend postelection rally as Fed cuts rates

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose Thursday, extending Wall Street’s rally in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, as traders weighed the latest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.

4 smart home equity moves to make now that the Fed cut rates again

The Federal Reserve has issued another rate cut. Here are four smart moves home equity borrowers should make now.

The stock market is expecting more interest-rate cuts than the Fed can give

The U.S. central bank doesn’t have much room to combat the next U.S. economic crisis.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Minneapolis Fed president says another interest rate cut in December is "certainly possible"

Neel Kashkari, the president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that another interest rate cut after the December Fed meeting is "certainly possible" ...

Sticky inflation might make it more tricky for Fed rate cuts, CPI could show

A rapid slowdown in the rate of U.S. inflation appears to have lost steam, potentially raising questions about how aggressively the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago

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 chooses Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff

President-elect chooses his 2024 campaign manager in first appointment to major role in administration

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

How Orbán seized the Trump moment to speak for Europe

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World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

The Fed talks about not talking about Trump

Jay Powell sets some limits

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Over 60 held as violence breaks out against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam

Clashes take place after Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Japan’s new kingmaker pushes for income tax threshold rise

Yuichiro Tamaki’s once-fringe DPP has leverage over Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s weakened ruling party

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Trump or Harris: Who would bring mortgage rates down? Three economists weigh in.

What will happen to mortgage rates and home prices in a prospective Trump or Harris administration? MarketWatch spoke to three economists to find out.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

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.

GOP rep gives Trump 'french fries certification pin' during stop in storm-ravaged NC town

North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards (R) gave former President Trump a "french fries certification pin" honoring the former president's appearance working the drive-thru at a McDonald's over the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Trump says he wants to ‘put in comments’ on rate decisions, but not give orders to Fed

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday offered a fresh defense of his view that he should get to influence the Federal Reserve if elected, as he responded to questions during an ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters

Slowdown prompts shift to 50bp reduction, with rate-setters saying borrowing costs are likely to fall further

World - Financial Times - October 23

How Trump’s win and the latest interest-rate cut will affect you as a consumer, homeowner and investor

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Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Latest in Trump weighs in on Fed rate cut during stop at Manhattan bitcoin bar

We're buying more shares on the dip in this Fed rate-cut stock tied to housing

How to rethink cash as the Fed cuts interest rates, according to top financial advisors

Fed rate cuts were supposed to buoy small-cap stocks. What’s holding them back?

Larry Fink says the Fed won't cut interest rates as much as markets expect this year

Election-week Fed meeting won’t give markets the roadmap they want

The Fed is expected to cut interest rates again Thursday. Here's everything you need to know

Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks after interest rate cuts

Why credit card debt forgiveness is worth it even with more Fed rate cuts

The Fed just cut interest rates by another 25 basis points—here’s what will get cheaper

10-year Treasury yield ends below 4-month high after Fed cuts rates again

Here's why Eli Lilly bounced back, plus mega-caps lag while staples stocks rise

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records and extend postelection rally as Fed cuts rates

4 smart home equity moves to make now that the Fed cut rates again

The stock market is expecting more interest-rate cuts than the Fed can give

Minneapolis Fed president says another interest rate cut in December is "certainly possible"

Sticky inflation might make it more tricky for Fed rate cuts, CPI could show

US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him

Trump chooses Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff

How Orbán seized the Trump moment to speak for Europe

The Fed talks about not talking about Trump

Over 60 held as violence breaks out against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam

Japan’s new kingmaker pushes for income tax threshold rise

Trump or Harris: Who would bring mortgage rates down? Three economists weigh in.

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

GOP rep gives Trump 'french fries certification pin' during stop in storm-ravaged NC town

Trump says he wants to ‘put in comments’ on rate decisions, but not give orders to Fed

Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters

How Trump’s win and the latest interest-rate cut will affect you as a consumer, homeowner and investor

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