Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Why are US stocks sluggish? Blame a record $5 trillion options expiration

An upcoming U.S. stock options expiration that is set to be the largest on record is tamping down market swings, potentially counterbalancing any gyrations

Why are US stocks sluggish? Blame a record $5 trillion options expiration
Economy

Marketmind: Markets buoyant, Fed vigil almost over

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Asian markets will likely tread water on Wednesday ahead of the U.S.

Marketmind: Markets buoyant, Fed vigil almost over
Economy

Marketmind: Fed nods and dots eyed, peso halved

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan As Wall St waited optimistically for the Federal Reserve's latest nods and winks on future policy, Argentina took a

Marketmind: Fed nods and dots eyed, peso halved
Economy

At meeting, Fed must weigh if financial conditions now hindering goals

By Michael S.

At meeting, Fed must weigh if financial conditions now hindering goals
Business

US producer prices unchanged in November

U.S. producer prices were unexpectedly unchanged in November as a decline in the cost of energy products more than offset higher food prices, indicating that inflation at the

US producer prices unchanged in November
Economy

Column-Fed rarely cuts rates at a 'measured pace': McGeever

The Federal Reserve is about to embark on an interest rate-cutting journey next year, but what is striking about the 150 basis points of easing markets

Column-Fed rarely cuts rates at a 'measured pace': McGeever
Economy

Analysis-Investors cheer Fed's dovish pivot, as focus shifts to 2024 risks

A dovish shift from the Federal Reserve has put record highs in sight for U.S. stocks, even as some investors worry the market may be moving

Analysis-Investors cheer Fed's dovish pivot, as focus shifts to 2024 risks
Business

Exclusive-US regulator probes banks' climate risk planning

The U.S.

Exclusive-US regulator probes banks' climate risk planning
Economy

Marketmind: Matching the Fed's green light

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Judged by the sharp drop in the dollar, European central banks may find it hard to match the dovishness from the Federal Reserve

Marketmind: Matching the Fed's green light
Business|News

US applications for jobless benefits fall again as labor market continues to thrive

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to thrive amid high interest rates and still-elevated inflation

US applications for jobless benefits fall again as labor market continues to thrive
Economy

US import prices post second straight monthly decline in November

U.S. import prices fell for a second straight month in November amid decreases in the costs of energy products and motor vehicles, suggesting that import deflation could help to

US import prices post second straight monthly decline in November
Economy

Fed stands alone as ECB, BoE stick with tight policy

The U.S.

Fed stands alone as ECB, BoE stick with tight policy
Economy

Fed seen pivoting to interest rate cuts in March, perhaps earlier

The Federal Reserve's signal on Wednesday that its interest rate hiking campaign is over triggered a drop in bond yields and a rash of market bets on U.S. rate cuts next year, marking a

Fed seen pivoting to interest rate cuts in March, perhaps earlier
Economy

Dollar heads for worst week in five months on Fed rate outlook

The dollar headed for its biggest weekly drop in five months on Friday as the prospect of rate cuts from the Federal Reserve versus a tough line from central banks

Dollar heads for worst week in five months on Fed rate outlook
Business|Economy|News|World

Stock market today: Wall Street closes out its 7th straight winning week with a quiet finish

Wall Street drifted through mixed trading to put a quiet end to another rocking week

Stock market today: Wall Street closes out its 7th straight winning week with a quiet finish
Economy

Take Five: A golden 'everything' rally

World markets head into year-end on a "buy everything" high, with the Federal Reserve signalling it will switch to rate cuts in 2024, propelling stocks and gold higher.

Take Five: A golden 'everything' rally
Economy

S&P 500 posts longest weekly winning streak since 2017; ends flat on day

The S&P 500 ended little changed on Friday but registered a seventh straight week of gains in its longest weekly winning streak since 2017 after this

S&P 500 posts longest weekly winning streak since 2017; ends flat on day
Economy

Traders pare bets on 2024 rate cuts as Fed's Williams says talk is 'premature'

Traders of futures contracts that settle to the Federal Reserve's benchmark rate pared bets on U.S. interest-rate reductions next year as New York Fed President John Williams told CNBC in

Traders pare bets on 2024 rate cuts as Fed's Williams says talk is 'premature'
Economy

Fed's Williams pushes back on market expectations of rate cuts

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams pushes back on market expectations of rate cuts
Economy

CBO projects 1.5% U.S. GDP growth in 2024, 4.4% jobless rate

The Congressional Budget Office projects U.S. economic growth to slow to 1.5% in 2024, with the unemployment rate seen rising to 4.4% next year from what it estimates will be a 3.9%

CBO projects 1.5% U.S. GDP growth in 2024, 4.4% jobless rate
Business

Hedge funds' bearish bets get crushed in post-Fed meeting rally

Global equities long/

Hedge funds' bearish bets get crushed in post-Fed meeting rally
Business

Exclusive-Fed's Bostic sees two rate cuts in 2024, likely starting in third quarter

The Federal Reserve can begin reducing interest rates "sometime in the third quarter" of 2024 if inflation falls as expected, Atlanta Fed President Raphael

Exclusive-Fed's Bostic sees two rate cuts in 2024, likely starting in third quarter
Economy

Epic Treasury rally may be running out of fuel as Fed pivot priced in

A surge in U.S. government bonds has helped lift stocks and heightened investors’ appetite for risk.

Epic Treasury rally may be running out of fuel as Fed pivot priced in
Business|News

Federal Reserve on cusp of what some thought impossible: Defeating inflation without steep recession

It was the most painful inflation Americans had experienced since 1981, when “The Dukes of Hazzard” and “The Jeffersons” were topping the TV charts

Federal Reserve on cusp of what some thought impossible: Defeating inflation without steep recession
Economy

US corporate bond issuance seen increasing after yields slide

Some investors are predicting an increase in corporate bond issuance in the New Year, after bond yields slid last week, opening the door for companies to refinance existing

US corporate bond issuance seen increasing after yields slide

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