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What is the Volcker rule? What does it do?

The Volcker rule is a provision of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Passed by Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama on July 21, 2010, Dodd-Frank enacted sweeping reforms over the financial industry in the aftermath of the Financial Crisis of 2007–2008, ...

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Hawks Vs. Doves Battle On Fed Board Heightens Interest Rate Uncertainty For Investors

In its latest July meeting, the Federal Reserve remained tight-lipped about its future interest rate moves

Zenger

Are Investors Buying or Selling These Stocks This Month: Zillow Group (Z) and ContextLogic Inc. (WISH)

With new innovations unfolding daily, some internet stocks are well-positioned to soar, while others might struggle to stay afloat amid the macroeconomic headwinds. In this scenario, are investors buying or selling Zillow Group, Inc. (Z) and ContextLogic Inc. (WISH) this month? Let’s find out….

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The case for a soft landing in the economy just got another boost

U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs in July, a slower but still solid pace of growth, suggesting the Federal Reserve may be able to curb inflation without triggering a recession.

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UK interest rates: crashing the economy is no way to bring down inflation

The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates once again to 5.25%, mirroring similar moves by the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. The fact that the UK is still suffering from high inflation – higher than either the US or eurozone – made another rate rise appear…

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Hiring below expectations in July but jobless rate dips to 3.5%

U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs last month. Economists had expected to see 200,000 new jobs in July.

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Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Bill Ackman's Latest Big Bet

Pershing Square's Bill Ackman just made this trade "in size."

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Labor Market Shows Resilience As Unemployment Claims Align With Expectations

US Jobless Claims Slightly Rise to 227,000, Matching Economist Predictions

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Is There a Bubble Forming in Unprofitable Tech Stocks?

Shares of unprofitable technology companies have rallied sharply this year amid rising optimism that the U.S. will avoid a recession and that the Federal Reserve will soon end its interest rate hiking campaign. A basket of unprofitable technology stocks tracked by Goldman Sachs has surged +43% since May, its best...

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‌US Private Sector Adds 324,000 Jobs In July, Surpassing Expectations

ADP report shows 324,000 new jobs added, outperforming economist estimates.

Zenger

What Are Bank Stress Tests? How Do They Work?

In a nutshell, a stress test is an assessment of a bank or other financial institution’s overall health. Just like doctors find out how strong a patient’s heart is by testing it at different levels of exertion, a bank’s health is revealed by putting it through several “worst-case scenarios” to…

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Rate hikes may have slowed inflation in the US – but they have also heightened the risk of financial crises for lower-income nations

The campaign to fight U.S. inflation by upping interest rates has been going on for a year and a half – and its impacts are being felt around the world.

The Conversation

Stock market today: European shares open mixed after Asia rallies on hopes for Chinese stimulus

Shares have opened mixed in Europe after most Asian markets logged gains on hopes for more stimulus from Beijing for the sluggish Chinese economy

The Independent UK

What recession? It's a summer of splurging, profits and girl power

Economic data show higher prices and constant warnings of a downturn haven't slowed down American shoppers. The Fed is anxious. Companies are thrilled.

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Fed’s Favored Inflation Gauge Cools To 2-Year Lows: Strong Spending Keeps Fed Rate Bets Steady

Inflation statistics keep pointing to a gradual decrease in price pressures across the economy

The Street

What Happened to AIG? Did It Get a Bailout?

Just how did the housing bubble of the early 2000s grow so big? A lot of it had to do with American International Group (AIG). Back in 2007, AIG was the world’s largest insurance company with $850 billion in assets, offices in 130 countries, and more than 100,000 employees. It…

The Independent UK

An inflation gauge that is closely tracked by the Fed falls to its lowest level in more than 2 years

A measure of consumer prices that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve fell last month to its lowest level since March 2021, the latest sign that inflation in the United States is steadily cooling from its once-painful highs

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed, Tokyo falls as Bank of Japan adjusts bond purchase policy

Asian shares are mixed after the Bank of Japan adjusted its bond purchase policy but kept its negative benchmark interest rate unchanged

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What a Fed Rate Cut Means for Savings

Experts say the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at the next Fed meeting. Here's what that means for savings rates.

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Economist Warns Of Imminent Collapse As Dow’s Winning Streak Continues

Peter Schiff compares current market rally to pre-1987 crash, citing rising interest rates and trade deficits.

The Street

Worried About Fed-Induced Volatility? Jim Cramer Has a Solution For That

Cramer says investors need not worry about the month-to-month machinations of the Federal Reserve.

The Street

U.S. Economy Continues To Rip, Defying Fed Rate Hikes and Bank Crisis

With the Fed no longer forecasting recession, the strength of the U.S. economy continues to defy its doubters following a stronger-than-expected reading for second quarter GDP.

Barchart

Markets Today: Stocks Soar on the Outlook for a Soft Landing

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are up +0.83% at a 16-month high, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are up +1.47%. Stock indexes this morning are climbing on speculation the Federal Reserve may be close to ending its 16-month-long policy-tightening cycle. Also,...

The Independent UK

Weekly US applications for jobless benefits slide to lowest level in 5 months

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits slid last week to its lowest level in five months, further evidence that the U.S. labor market continues to defy the Federal Reserve’s attempts to cool it off

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