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US Businesses 'Hesitant' Before 2024 Elections: Federal Reserve

Uncertainty about the upcoming US elections had cooled economic activity across the country, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday, noting that many businesses and consumers were pausing major decisions until after Election Day.

International Business Times

Stock Market Today: Stocks Struggle for Direction as Earnings Roll In

While General Motors stock soared after earnings, GE Aerospace and Verizon slumped.

Kiplinger

What Q3 investment banking trends reveal about the economy

A former bank examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank who is a risk-management practitioner weighs in.

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Stock market today: Asian markets are mostly higher after another winning close on Wall Street

Asian shares are mostly higher after U.S. stocks rose to records to close out their latest winning week

The Independent UK

Veteran trader has sharp words for Fed on interest rate cuts

The investment firm CEO takes a stern look at the Central Bank's actions.

The Street

Donald Trump's Plans to Fight Inflation Would Actually Make it Worse, Economists Say

While experts also disagree with some of Vice President Kamala Harris's proposals, they say her plans are not "inflationary" when compared to her opponent's.

Latin Times

Lower Rates, Surging Stock Market Fail To Ignite US IPO Market

Public listings on Wall Street have seen a slow comeback in 2024 despite a resilient US economy, a long-awaited interest rate cut by the central bank and stock valuations hitting record highs.

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Fed official's latest words reignite interest-rate cut debate

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates half a percentage point in September.

The Street

US inflation rate fell to 2.4% in September − here’s what that means for interest rates and markets

It wasn’t that long ago that the Federal Reserve, the central bank for the United States, was worrying that annual inflation would surpass 9% in the middle of 2022. The U.S. economy hadn’t seen prices rise that fast since the 1980s, and most everyone feared that a series of interest…

The Conversation

CPI Report Points to Gradual Pace for Rate Cuts: What the Experts Are Saying

Inflation surprised to the upside last month but the disinflation trend remains on track.

Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Stocks Hit Record High Ahead of CPI Report

Equities caught a bid ahead of the all-important September reading on consumer price inflation.

Kiplinger

China stocks decline amid economic recovery disappointment, while other markets in Asia rise

Shares in China have slumped as details of economic stimulus plans from officials in Beijing failed to meet investors' expectations, while other markets in Asia are higher

The Independent UK

Why Is the Fed Slashing Rates in a Strong Economy? Why Investors Are Worried And a 'Goldilocks' Jobs Report Is the Key

In September 2024, the Federal Reserve made a surprising move by slashing interest rates by 50 basis points—a bigger cut than most economists had predicted. While rate cuts are usually a sign of an economic slowdown, U.S. GDP remains relatively strong, leaving many market watchers puzzled. So, why the rate...

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Years of inflation have changed Americans’ spending habits. Here are their priorities as the Fed cuts rates

Trade-offs, spending cuts, and shifting priorities: Here's how Americans have reworked their budgets to manage inflation.

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International Business Times

Asian Markets Track Wall St Rally On Jobs Data

Asian markets rose Monday after a blockbuster US jobs report soothed any concerns about the world's top economy, while the dollar held gains with traders scaling back bets on another bumper interest rate cut.

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Federal Reserve's Rate Cut Impact May Take Months To Materialize

The Federal Reserve's recent rate cut may take time to impact the economy, with future cuts dependent on labor market conditions.

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Steady Unemployment, Moderate Job Growth May Halt Larger Rate Cuts From Fed

Chief U.S. economist at Bloomberg Economics, Anna Wong, said that the payroll growth count may turn out to be a surprise for some. She expects a higher figure for the September jobs: 188,000.

Barchart

2 High-Yield REITs to Invest in Fed Rate Cuts

As the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, two high-yield REITs, Starwood Property Trust (STWD) and Ladder Capital (LADR), are emerging as attractive investment opportunities in the commercial real estate sector, offering yields over 7%.

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3 Insurance Stocks With Attractive Dividend Yields

As the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts reshape the economic landscape, insurance stocks are poised for growth. With rising portfolio values and the potential for lower insurance costs, this could be an opportune time for investors to scoop up the shares of MetLife (MET), Prudential Financial (PRU), and Lincoln National…

The Guardian - UK

Pound heads for biggest fall in 18 months after Bank of England governor hints at ‘more activist’ rate cuts; Oil hits $77 per barrel – as it happened

Andrew Bailey tells the Guardian the Bank could become a ‘bit more aggressive’ in cutting interest rates if news on inflation continued to be good

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed and the yen slips against the dollar

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks edged higher toward recent record levels

Marie Claire

Childcare Is A Men's Issue, Too

Last night's vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance revealed that only one of the candidates has a plan for paid family leave that factors in what women really need.

Kiplinger

Could the Election Affect Mortgage Rates?

Here's what to know about the election's impact on mortgage rates.

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