US stocks rebound from sell-off sparked by Fed
Lower than expected inflation figures help S&P 500 claw back some of its losses
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Stocks Plunge as Fed Forecasts Fewer Rate Cuts Next Year
The Federal Reserve cut rates for a third time this year, but investors shuddered at revised forecasts suggesting only two cuts in 2025.The New York Times - 2d -
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Stocks rise, a day after disappointing forecast from Fed triggers sell-off
U.S. stocks are stabilizing following one of their worst days of the year.CBS News - 1d -
The Fed's hawkish signal sparked gold jitters — but analysts see support for the precious metal in 2025
"Trump tariff proposals and a more hawkish Fed add to the downside risk for gold... But we expect non-traditional factors to be stronger," one economist said.CNBC - 1d -
What the history of Fed pauses says about stocks and bonds after the market freakout
Citigroup has published a timely piece looking at the history of Fed pauses during previous easing cycles, now that a January change looks remoteMarketWatch - 1d -
Wharton's Jeremy Siegel says stock sell-off is 'healthy' as cautious Fed gives investors a 'reality check'
Wharton's Jeremy Siegel expects the Fed to pare back the number of rate cuts next year, with just one or two reductions.CNBC - 1d -
Stocks slide as US central bank signals slower pace of rate cuts
The Federal Reserve warned it would be cautious about more interest cuts in the face of inflation concerns.BBC News - 2d -
Fed cuts rates but ‘hawkish’ forecast hits stocks and sends dollar jumping
US currency hits strongest level in two years after central bank signals only half a percentage point of reductions in 2025Financial Times - 2d -
Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.CBS News - 2d -
Stocks drop sharply after Fed cuts interest rates and signals more cautious approach next year
The DOW dropped more than a thousand points despite a cut in interest rates today. Markets reacted to Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicating a slower pace of cuts than previously expected next year. ...NBC News - 2d -
Why stocks and bonds slumped — and market volatility soared — after Fed meeting
Stocks and bonds sold off after the Federal Reserve ended its policy meeting Wednesday with a new set of economic projections that pointed to a potentially slower pace of interest-rate cuts next ...MarketWatch - 2d -
Stocks plunge following Fed inflation projections
Major stock indices plunged Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled a slower pace of interest rate cuts for 2025 than previously forecast, renewing concerns about how fast inflation would fall.NBC News - 2d -
'Murder hornet' eradicated from US, officials declare
The so-called "murder hornet" has been eradicated from the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first discovered in Washington state, officials declared.ABC News - 2d -
Stocks reverse lower as bond yields soar — what in the Fed rate cut decision is the cause
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 2d -
US woman Hannah Kobayashi speaks after disappearance sparked conspiracies
"I was unaware of everything that was happening in the media," she told NBC after temporarily vanishing.BBC News - 3d -
Four hidden gems in the stock market from a five-star fund manager
Investors might be well served by expanding beyond the S&P 500.MarketWatch - 3d -
Super Micro slides 8% after stock is dropped from Nasdaq 100
Super Micro is exiting the Nasdaq 100 after just five months in the index.CNBC - 3d -
Here's what to expect from the Fed's interest rate decision this week
The Federal Reserve will announce a rate decision on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Economists are now expecting fewer cuts in 2025.CBS News - 4d -
FirstFT: Economists expect a more cautious approach from Fed
Also in today’s newsletter, how Assad airlifted $250mn of Syria’s cash to Moscow and chipmakers Arm and Qualcomm face off in courtFinancial Times - 4d -
UK motor insurers to rebound from their worst year on record, EY says
Auditing and accounting firms say companies will get a boost from lower inflationFinancial Times - 4d -
The stock market is up 27% ahead of the final Fed meeting of the year. But is a correction overdue?
‘I would love to see a meaningful pullback in equities,’ says Talley Leger at the Wealth Consulting Group, given the two years without oneMarketWatch - 5d -
5 phrases the most mentally strong people use to spark happiness in hard times, from an expert
"The key is to bring more happiness sparks into your life, not by chance, but by choice," says Scott Mautz, author of "The Mentally Strong Leader."CNBC - 5d -
Cramer's week ahead: Fed decision and earnings from General Mills, Darden and Nike
CNBC's Jim Cramer walked investors through next week's Federal Reserve meeting and big earnings from General Mills, Darden Restaurants, Nike and more.CNBC - Dec. 13 -
Lowe’s has analysts more upbeat about a rebound from home-improvement slump
Lowe’s Cos. is well positioned to grow and capture market share as soon as the home-improvement market recovers from its current slump and the first signs of success could show up as soon as 2025.MarketWatch - Dec. 12 -
Cigna’s stock leads selloff among drug middlemen on breakup fears — but this analyst says it’s not a real risk
One influential healthcare analyst says the chances of such a bill passing are less than 5%.MarketWatch - Dec. 12 -
Lessons to learn from US big tech performance
Any notion that the Magnificent Seven had unstoppable momentum received a reality check earlier this yearFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
US woman found safe after disappearance sparked conspiracy theories
Her disappearance sparked conspiracies online before police declared she had "voluntarily" gone missing.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
This cinema-related stock is up 77% this year amid box-office rebound. It’s not AMC or Cinemark.
In 2025 “we will finally see what could be the new normal,” as the box office continues its rebound, according to National CineMedia CEO Tom Lesinski.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
The switch from speculative stocks to highly speculative stocks may see these investors get burned
There are pockets of the market very vulnerable to a dip in risk appetite, says Vanda ResearchMarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
Trump says he will not remove Jay Powell from Fed before term ends
President-elect also does not rule out higher inflation as a result of his tariffsFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
US adds 227,000 jobs in November, rebounds from October slump
The U.S. job market rebounded in November after a major slowdown, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The U.S. added 227,000 jobs last month and the jobless rate ticked ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Investors pour $140bn into US stock funds after Trump election victory
Bets incoming administration will enact ‘pro growth’ agenda spur rush into Wall Street equitiesFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Brian Thompson’s killing sparks outrage over state of US healthcare
Americans turn to social media to discuss dire experiences at hands of health insurance companies . In the aftermath of the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson , while Thompson’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
The Associated Press’ top photos of 2024 from the US
In 2024, U.S. photographers captured glimpses of humanity, ranging from a deeply divisive presidential election, to hurricanes and fires that ravaged communities, to campus protests over the war ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
The Associated Press’ top photos of 2024 from the US
In 2024, U.S. photographers captured glimpses of humanity, ranging from a deeply divisive presidential election, to hurricanes and fires that ravaged communities, to campus protests over the war ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Lululemon’s Stock Has Rebounded. What to Expect From Earnings.
Investors are looking for evidence that the company’s product strategy and holiday momentum can drive a sustained recovery.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Pupils inspire switch from single-use plastics
Five schools now use reusable pudding pots after the children wrote letters raising their concerns.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
South Korean stocks rebound from lows in chaotic trading as president says he's lifting martial law
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), which tracks more than 90 large and mid-sized companies in South Korea, at one point tumbled to a 52-week low.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Top Fed official warns progress on taming US inflation ‘may be stalling’
Governor Christopher Waller says he still supports a December interest rate cut barring a surprise in the economic dataFinancial Times - Dec. 2
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