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The Fed hasn’t tamed inflation — and the stock market has yet to figure that out

Stocks can handle moderate inflation as long as economic growth persists

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Trump’s win and the Fed’s rate cut are giving the stock market an open road

S&P 500 races ahead, and opportunities surface in solar power and crypto.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Why the stock market can count on another Fed rate cut in December

The trend in short-term rates leading up to the U.S. presidential election usually persists.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

The Fed interrupted the stock market’s Trump rally. What comes next?

The stock market rally takes a breather. Now it’s at the mercy of the bond market as investors weigh Donald Trump’s economic plans and what they mean for interest rates.

Business - MarketWatch - November 17

Alphabet’s stock slides as Feds push for Chrome sale. Why fears are overblown.

The Google parent’s stock is heading for its worst day in 10 months. But one analyst thinks a forced Chrome sale seems unlikely.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

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

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 - November 9

The 2 things that will drive the stock market after last week's Trump-Fed rally

Talk about an eventful week. And, the hurdles to come.

Business - CNBC - November 10

U.S. stock market hits record highs with boost from election results and Fed announcement

The Dow and S&P 500 have set new records as post-election optimism and a major Fed announcement drive a market surge. CBS News MoneyWatch's Kelly O'Grady explains what's behind the rise.

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

How will the Fed handle Trump?

Federal Reserve chair cannot easily prepare for president-elect’s second term but might benefit from being less aggressive

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Feds approve NYC congestion pricing

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden OKs $9 NYC traffic toll Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Inflation Cooled Further in September, PCE Index Shows

Overall inflation slowed in September from a year earlier, though some signs of stubbornness lingered under the surface.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Trump’s victory means fewer Fed rate cuts

“Trump is a president who likes to spend, he was a real-estate developer who loves to borrow. I don’t think he’s shaken either of those ideals,” notes one analyst.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Trump Is Inheriting Booming Markets and a Decisive Fed

Stocks and bitcoin are smashing records while the labor market deteriorates, U.S. debt balloons, and housing affordability worsens.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Trump is not expected to try to fire Fed Chair Powell

Federal Reserve watchers don’t think that President-elect Donald Trump will seek to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell from his post before the central bank chief’s term ends in mid-2026.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Fed cuts interest rates days after election

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

Here's what changed in the new Fed statement

This is a comparison of Thursday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in September.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair

US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%

World - Financial Times - November 7

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.

The Fed talks about not talking about Trump

Jay Powell sets some limits

World - Financial Times - November 8

The Fed’s Job Is About to Get a Lot Harder

Jerome Powell sees an uncertain path as Trump enters the White House and inflation wavers.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Feds investigate racist text messages sent nationwide

Federal authorities are investigating racist text messages that were sent this week to residents in at least 19 states, from California to Connecticut. The texts were also sent to students at ...

Fed up with the economy, Americans turn to Trump

President-elect Donald Trump won Pennsylvania after losing the state in 2020. Scott Pelley visited to find out what was behind the shift this election.

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