Market’s Tumultuous August
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CNBC - Business
Bank of England presses pause on rate cuts, highlights 'gradual approach'
The decision to hold comes after the U.S. Federal Reserve kicked off its own monetary easing with an aggressive 50 basis point rate cut.52 minutes ago -
Financial Times - World
Hot property: five city homes on the market for around £2.5mn
Historic metropolitan residences in New York, London, Paris, Barcelona and Edinburgh54 minutes ago -
Inc. - Business
3 Things Brands Should Consider When Marketing to Gen Alpha
The demographic born after 2010 has some key differences from its Gen Z predecessors.2 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
CNBC Daily Open: Markets need time to digest the 50-point cut
Fed Chair Jerome Powell spent a big portion of the post-meeting press conference massaging sentiment.6 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Trump says half-point rate cut shows US economy is ‘very bad’
Former president adds that central bank could be ‘playing politics’ as it reduces interest rates ahead of election14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Bond market gets a Fed wake-up call after pricing in a recession
Long-term yields rose even though the Federal Reserve took a big bite out of interest rates on Wednesday. Here’s why.14 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Big Fed rate cut leaves little changed in stock and bond markets
The rare half-point rate reduction was baked into the rally last week and led to a mild sell-off afterward14 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
This part of the Treasury market may move the most on a Fed interest-rate cut
Wednesday’s interest-rate decision from the Federal Reserve is shaping up to become one of the most exciting announcements by the central bank in a long time, with the potential to reshape what’s ...15 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
The Fed goes big — a nice jumpstart to lowering mortgage rates and boosting housing plays
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.18 hours ago - Mortgage -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.18 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
SEC cuts tick size for stock market trades to a half penny
Regulator softens complex initial proposal after industry pushback19 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
From Taipei to Budapest: the mysterious trail of exploding pagers
Supply chain of devices involved in audacious attacks in Lebanon spans three continents21 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
The market looks ahead to the Fed’s rate cut
Investors are betting on 50 basis points and expect a soft landing for the economy23 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
Wall Street is on track for a subdued open Wednesday, with all eyes on the Fed.23 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
New-home construction posts biggest increase in 6 months
Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Dow’s record run leaves transports behind. Here’s what it means for stocks.
How unusual is the underperformance of the Dow Transports — and how concerning is it?Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Will the U.S. elections impact crypto markets? Insiders weigh in
Crypto insiders on Wednesday downplayed the importance of of the U.S. presidential race on the market at the annual TOKEN2049 event in Singapore.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
August inflation data takes BoE September rate cut off the table
Core and services inflation ticked up, though the overall direction of travel remains positiveYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on ThursdayYesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Sports
A Small-Market Team Is Setting an Example for M.L.B.
The Royals are on the brink of the postseason because they wanted to get better quickly. It’s refreshing, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Border encounters up slightly in August, but apprehensions remain low
Encounters at the southern border rose slightly in August, but apprehensions are still around their lowest level in four years, according to data from Customs and Border Protection. CBS News ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Healthy Returns: How competitive can Roche be in the weight loss drug market?
Roche presented early-stage data on its obesity injection and pill at EASD. Meanwhile, Oura enters into metabolic health market with acquisition of Veri.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
SEC says FTX auditor did not understand the crypto market
Regulator’s case against Prager Metis details alleged failures in examining the exchange before its collapseYesterday - Crypto -
Financial Times - World
Market speculation about the next Fed rate cut masks deeper issues
Even so, perma-critics of the US central bank are cracking their knuckles in anticipationYesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Arrests at southern border rose slightly in August
Arrests at the southern border ticked up last month for the first time since the rollout of a new Biden administration policy limiting access to asylum. The Border Patrol made about 58,000 arrests ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Slowing housing market is hurting this plumbing and HVAC distributor’s sales
Ferguson Enterprises’ stock was headed for a fall Tuesday, after the plumbing, HVAC and appliance products distributor missed quarterly revenue expectations, citing “muted” residential end markets ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Despite recent volatility, there are 5 reasons to be optimistic on markets, says Deutsche Bank
A traditionally better fourth quarter and Fed rate cuts should support the stock market rally says DeutscheYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
London’s ailing junior stock market cannot withstand a tax raid
Abolition of Aim would make it harder to stimulate investor interest in smaller companies2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Fund managers bemoan lack of choice in UK stock market
Rise in foreign takeovers and shortage of IPOs reduce pool that investors can select from2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Financial Times - World
Time to retire the emerging markets brand
Innovations around EM indices are required with more thematic benchmarks2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
R. Peter Munves, Master Marketer of Classical Music, Dies at 97
As an executive at Columbia and RCA Records, he popularized the classics for mass audiences by applying the same techniques used to sell pop music.2 days ago