The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Despite early pressure, the agricultural and commodity markets remain fundamentally constrained, with corn supplies ample yet supported by strong demand, soybeans awaiting confirmed Chinese export business, and the broader commodity complex influenced by political dynamics, including expected Federal Reserve rate cuts and shifting energy and biofuel policies.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up by +0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.20%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.33%, and December...

The best available data right now confirm both a slowing employment market and a December rate cut, a tension reflected at the equity index level.

Carvana Co (NYSE:CVNA) shares are trading higher on Wednesday as stocks across sectors gain on growing conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at next week's policy meeting. Here’s what investors need to know.

The biggest cryptocurrency gets a big lift from Vanguard’s surprise embrace of crypto ETFs

Bank of America Global Research expects the global economy to enter 2026 with more momentum than investors anticipate, calling for stronger U.S. and China growth, continued AI-driven investment, and a shift in market leadership.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.50% and posted a 5-week low. The dollar was undercut by Wednesday’s weak Nov ADP report, which was dovish for Fed policy and cemented expectations for a Fed rate cut at next week’s FOMC meeting. The dollar failed to find support...

Economist Kevin Hassett currently serves as the Director of the National Economic Council, but could soon find himself named the next Federal Reserve Chairman, based on prediction market odds and comments from President Donald Trump.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he would push a new requirement that the Federal Reserve’s regional bank presidents live in their districts for at least three years before taking office, a move that could give the White House more power over the independent agency

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.06%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.16%, and December...

Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi recently highlighted the "serious affordability crisis" plaguing the U.S., while citing high tariffs, immigration policy, and deglobalization as the key factors.