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Trump Backs Off Push For Direct Control Over Fed Rate Decisions

Trump stated that while he believes the president should be able to voice opinions on interest rates, he does not expect to dictate monetary policy. "It doesn't mean they have to listen, but I think it's fine for a president to talk," Trump said.

International Business Times

Stocks Waver as the Market Awaits Clues From the Fed About Interest Rates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.30%. US stocks today are slightly lower this morning, despite a decline in T-note yields....

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Stock Index Futures Tick Higher on Fed Rate Cut Bets, Powell Speech Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.10%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.17% this morning after a strong session on Wall Street amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon signal readiness to begin cutting interest rates.

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Dollar Tumbles to a 7-1/2 Month Low on Expectations of a Dovish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.56% and posted a 7-1/2 month low. The dollar came under pressure Monday on dovish comments from San Francisco Fed President Daly and Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari, who signaled they would be open to a Fed rate cut at the September FOMC...

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Elon Musk blames the Fed for soft Tesla sales, but rate cuts won’t solve the problem, says ex-Hertz CEO

The former interim Hertz CEO responsible for a windfall Tesla deal three years ago doesn't believe EVs will gain disproportionately from Fed rate cuts.

Fortune

Federal Reserve ‘poised to begin cutting rates as early as September’

Bank officials signal readiness to start interest rate-cutting cycle to ease pressure on households and businesses

The Guardian - UK

What Sectors and Stocks May Perform Best After September Rate Cuts?

Understanding the relationship between interest rates and the stock market is essential for investors. By grasping how rate changes can affect various financial instruments, investors can make more informed decisions and better prepare for shifts in the economic landscape. Knowing the potential impacts on investments can lead to more strategic…

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Dollar Undercut by Dovish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.36% and fell to a 7-1/2 month low. The dollar is under pressure today from dovish comments by San Francisco Fed President Daly and Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari, who signaled they would be open to a Fed rate cut at the...

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Boomers are selling businesses to millennials in a generational handover

Despite interest rates being at a 20-year high, sales of small businesses are strong, and may continue for years

The Guardian - US

High stakes at Jackson Hole symposium as Powell surveys US’s rocky prospects

Presidential candidates, bankers and economists will all be keen to hear what the Fed chair foresees for interest rates

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s productivity riddle – and what it might mean for interest rates

Michele Bullock keeps telling us productivity is flatlining. How it changes may well determine if the Reserve Bank will tolerate wage rises beyond 3%

The Guardian - AU

Ethiopia’s bold economic reforms target stability and growth, but they come with risks

Ethiopia’s recent macroeconomic reforms, supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, could have profound implications for the country and the region. The key reforms include the use of a floating exchange rate system and of interest rates as a policy tool.

The Conversation

US Unemployment Claims Fall, Job Market Remains Resilient

Labor Department report shows a decrease in jobless claims, indicating a resilient job market despite high interest rates.

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US inflation slows in July, clearing way for a cut in interest rates

The annual increase in inflation slowed to below three percent for the first time in nearly 3.5 years.

International Business Times

US Consumer Inflation Sees Smallest Annual Rise Since 2021

US consumer inflation eased slightly in July, according to government data published Wednesday, its smallest 12-month increase since March 2021 and a positive sign for the Federal Reserve as it weighs cutting interest rates.

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Dollar Under Pressure as US CPI Report Paves Way for Fed Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.16% at a 1-week low. The dollar is under pressure as today’s as-expected US Jul CPI report reinforced expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates at next month’s FOMC meeting, a bearish factor for the dollar. However, losses in the...

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US Consumer Inflation Records Smallest Annual Rise Since 2021

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The Guardian - US

US inflation dipped in July as Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates

Prices rose at an annual rate of 2.9% in July, as inflation dipped below 3% for the first time since 2021

Evening Standard

Here's how the Bank of England must handle rising inflation

City Voices: The MPC should be more worried about inflation falling below target

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England could still cut interest rates again despite rise in inflation

July fall in service sector and core inflation may open door for policymakers to make reduction

Fortune

Home Depot projects weakened sales, spelling shaky economic conditions

High interest rates and inflation push home improvement projects back

Kiplinger

Growth Beats Yield at This T. Rowe Price Mutual Fund

The T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth Fund has lagged the broad market amid higher interest rates, but the tide may be turning. ng.

Investors Business Daily

Investors Laugh All The Way To The Bank With 9 Dividend Stocks

Why fight the Fed? If lower interest rates are coming, investors are figuring out high dividends are the way to go.

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Trump And Vance Challenge Fed Independence, Sparking Economic Concerns

Debate over Trump's call for White House influence on Fed's interest rates and the importance of central bank independence in economic stability.

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