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The Latest Breaking News from the Federal Reserve

Any US interest cut would be good – but don’t expect miracles right away

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to start cutting rates in September after 11 rises in 16 months

The Guardian - US

Can a President Fix Inflation? Here's What Donald Trump Could Do

Inflation has been a thorn in the side of many presidential administrations, but can a president fix inflation? Here's what influence Harris or Trump could have in office.

Kiplinger

How fast will interest rates fall? Fed Chair Powell may provide clues in high-profile speech

With the Federal Reserve considered certain to start cutting its benchmark interest rate next month, Chair Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated speech Friday morning at an economic conference will be closely watched for any hints about how many additional rate cuts might be in the pipeline

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Major Wall Street firm picks stocks to buy when Fed cuts rates

The Wall Street consensus call is that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates 0.25 percentage point next month.

The Street

Who is Ben Bernanke? The former Fed chair's career & legacy

The Nobel Prize-winning former Chair of the Federal Reserve is known for his leadership during the Financial Crisis of 2007–2008.

The Street

US sharply lowers number of jobs added in year ending in March

The downgrade has raised concerns the US economy is slowing and the Fed has waited too long to cut interest rates.

Al Jazeera

Federal Reserve Officials Lean Towards Rate Cut In September

Federal Reserve minutes reveal potential rate cut to support economic growth amidst cooling inflation. Policymakers weigh various factors for informed deci...

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Japan's Stock Market Crash and Recovery: What Happened and What Investors Can Do

Japan's stock market suffered its biggest one-day drop since Black Monday in August but quickly bounced. Here's what happened and what it means for investors.

Kiplinger

New US job market numbers weaker than expected as Fed eyes interest rate cut

The US created 818,000 fewer jobs than first calculated as the Federal Reserve hints at a rate cut

The Guardian - US

EXCLUSIVE: Chicago Fed president warns falling inflation and high interest rates could make things worse

In a Fortune exclusive, Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee discusses working with Jerome Powell, base rate cuts, and Fed independence.

Fortune

Federal Reserve To Implement Quiet QE And Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions, Quiet QE strategy, and high-yield corporate bonds present income opportunities for investors.

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Asia Tracks Wall St Lower As Traders Pause Fed-fuelled Rally

Asian equities sank Wednesday as traders take a breather from a global rally that has been fuelled by expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month.

International Business Times

Stock Index Futures Tread Water as Investors Brace for Fed Minutes and Powell’s Speech

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.01%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.09% this morning as market participants geared up for the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting and comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell later in the week.

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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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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.

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Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await FOMC Minutes and Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.02%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.21% this morning as investors looked ahead to the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, and earnings reports from…

The Independent UK

Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street's best week of the year

Asian stocks are mixed as investors ponder the upcoming meeting of the Federal Reserve, while Wall Street coasted to the close of its best week since November with a slight uptick in U.S. stocks Friday

International Business Times

Asian Markets Get Week Off To Largely Positive Start

Asian markets mostly rose Monday following last week's strong performance, with traders focused on a closely followed meeting of central bank chiefs where the Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell is due to deliver a key speech.

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Consumer Sentiment Rises Slightly Amid Optimism For Vice President Harris

US consumer sentiment rises in August driven by optimism in Democrats towards VP Kamala Harris. Despite inflation concerns, consumer spending remains strong.

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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.

Fortune

The latest drop in mortgage rates isn’t enough to bring sellers and buyers off the sidelines

“It seems that borrowing costs would have to fall below 5% to see a full recovery in home buying,” a Capital Economics economist wrote.

Kiplinger

July CPI Report Supports September Easing: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation

The continued downtrend in inflation raises the odds for a September rate cut from the Federal Reserve.

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.

International Business Times

US Consumer Inflation Records Smallest Annual Rise Since 2021

The Independent UK

Inflation likely stayed low last month as Federal Reserve edges closer to cutting rates

If the Federal Reserve needs any further evidence that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily easing, it’s likely to come Wednesday, when the government is expected to report that inflation cooled further last month

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