The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday tumbled to a 14-month low and finished down by -0.12%. The dollar sank Wednesday after the FOMC cut the fed funds rate by 50 bp and projected another 50 bp of rate cuts by the end of the year. The dollar was also undercut...

US stocks react to Fed's rate cut as Powell addresses job market concerns. Market awaits further guidance amidst economic uncertainties.

The major move signals end to inflation fight while shoring up job market for ‘soft landing’ as borrowing to get cheaper

Federal Reserve's interest rate cut under President Biden addresses inflation concerns and sparks economic discussions.

Stocks surged midday on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, boosting investor confidence.

Federal Reserve's rate cut to combat inflation and stimulate economic growth, impacting borrowing costs and investments.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.25%. Stocks today have erased knee-jerk gains after the initial 2:00 PM Eastern announcement...

The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate from its 23-year high, with consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and businesses

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.07%. Stocks today are little changed on uncertainty ahead of the FOMC’s...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.12%. The dollar is trading defensively ahead of this afternoon’s FOMC decision. Heightened speculation the Fed will opt to cut the fed funds target range by 50 bp today instead of 25 bp is weighing on the dollar as swap markets...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.11%. Stocks today are slightly higher ahead of the FOMC’s decision on...