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Big Fed rate cut was justified, but it may have acted politically, Trump economic adviser says
Kevin Hassett, who was Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2019, agreed with Trump’s view that the Federal Reserve has acted politically in recent ...Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
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 -
Fed goes quiet ahead of its Nov. 7 meeting, with quarter-point cut seen as likely
The central bank isn’t likely to change its mind, even with two key data points and presidential election coming before their meeting, economists saidBusiness - MarketWatch - October 28 -
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 -
Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds
Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
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 - 4 days ago -
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 - Yesterday -
What will happen to home equity loan rates after this week's Fed rate cut?
Another Fed rate cut is expected this week. Here's what that could mean for home equity loan rates.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Interest rate cut expected from Fed, U.S. markets surge after Trump election win
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce an interest rate cut of 0.25 percentage points Thursday afternoon. That news comes as U.S. markets soar following the election of Donald ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
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.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - 1 hour ago -
Mortgage rates are likely to stay high after Trump's election win—despite Fed rate cuts
With a Republican sweep of the presidency and Congress, mortgage rates could stay well above 6% for the rest of 2024.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
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.Top stories - NBC News - 23 hours ago -
U.S. crude oil prices fall more than 2% after OPEC cuts demand forecast again
Soft demand in China has weighed on the market for months.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
CVS cuts outlook yet again — while swapping out CEO for a company veteran
“The shift in management is not surprising as the company looks to level set its operations and strategically position itself for future growth,” analyst said.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike
The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point after inflation across the U.K. fell below its target rate of 2%World - ABC News - Yesterday -
Trump chooses Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
President-elect chooses his 2024 campaign manager in first appointment to major role in administrationWorld - Financial Times - 21 hours ago -
How Orbán seized the Trump moment to speak for Europe
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s second attempt to ship migrants to AlbaniaWorld - Financial Times - 15 hours ago -
The Fed talks about not talking about Trump
Jay Powell sets some limitsWorld - Financial Times - 14 hours ago