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Fed terminates 2013 money-laundering enforcement action against Citigroup

The Federal Reserve announced on Tuesday that it had terminated a 2013 enforcement action it filed against Citigroup over shortcomings in its capacity to police

Fed terminates 2013 money-laundering enforcement action against Citigroup
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A sign of strength in the labor market: Job openings increased in August

A sign of strength in the labor market: Job openings increased in August

A sign of strength in the labor market: Job openings increased in August
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Wall St eyes 'slower for longer' equity rise as rally broadens: McGeever

A handful of mega-cap technology stocks has fueled Wall

Wall St eyes 'slower for longer' equity rise as rally broadens: McGeever
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No signs of US labor market deterioration as job openings rebound

U.S. job openings unexpectedly increased in August after two straight monthly decreases, but hiring was soft and consistent with a slowing labor market that

No signs of US labor market deterioration as job openings rebound
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US job openings rise to 8 million as labor market remains sturdy

U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in August as the American labor market continued to show resilience

US job openings rise to 8 million as labor market remains sturdy
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US manufacturing steady in September; prices paid measure lowest in nine months

U.S. manufacturing held steady at weaker levels in September, but new orders improved and prices paid for inputs declined to a nine-month low, which together with falling

US manufacturing steady in September; prices paid measure lowest in nine months
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Indexes end down as Iran launches missiles at Israel; defense shares rise

U.S. stocks ended lower, with the Nasdaq losing more than 1%, on Tuesday as investors grew more cautious after Iran fired missiles at Israel.

Indexes end down as Iran launches missiles at Israel; defense shares rise
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Stocks kick off Q4 at record, euro inflation undershoots

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Wall Street's S&P500 kicks off the final quarter of a stellar 2024 from yet another record close notched on Monday - with odd quarter

Stocks kick off Q4 at record, euro inflation undershoots
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Milder inflation seen setting up rate cuts

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook European inflation figures are due on Tuesday and the risk is to the downside, which will reinforce bets that the European

Milder inflation seen setting up rate cuts
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Stocks fall, safe haven assets rally with oil as Iran fires on Israel

MSCI's global equities index fell with Treasury yields on Tuesday as investors shied away from riskier assets while oil futures rallied on concerns about

Stocks fall, safe haven assets rally with oil as Iran fires on Israel
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Safe havens gain as Iran fires missiles at Israel

Safe haven currencies strengthened on Tuesday as Iran launched missiles towards Israel, while the dollar also firmed on data showing a resilient U.S. labor market.

Safe havens gain as Iran fires missiles at Israel
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Powell suggests 50 bp more cuts in store for 2024

The U.S. economy seems poised for a continued slowdown in inflation that will allow the Federal Reserve to cut its benchmark interest rate and "over time" reach a level that is no longer

Powell suggests 50 bp more cuts in store for 2024
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Fed Chair Powell says the US economy is in 'solid shape' with gradual rate cuts coming

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that more rate cuts are in the pipeline, though their size and speed will depend on the evolution of the economy

Fed Chair Powell says the US economy is in 'solid shape' with gradual rate cuts coming
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Fed sees no 'hurry' to cut rates as confidence in economy grows, Powell says

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated on Monday the U.S. central bank would likely stick with quarter-percentage-point interest rate cuts

Fed sees no 'hurry' to cut rates as confidence in economy grows, Powell says
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Fed's Goolsbee reiterates case for extended path of rate cuts

By Michael S.

Fed's Goolsbee reiterates case for extended path of rate cuts
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New York Fed's reverse repo facility sees cash surge on last day of Q3

By Michael S.

New York Fed's reverse repo facility sees cash surge on last day of Q3
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Fed's Bostic open to another large rate cut if job market weakens

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said on Monday he would be open to another half-percentage-point interest rate cut at the U.S.

Fed's Bostic open to another large rate cut if job market weakens
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Jobs data to test US stock market's soft-landing hopes

Investor hopes for a soft landing for the U.S. economy will be put to the test next week, as the government releases closely watched labor market data following

Jobs data to test US stock market's soft-landing hopes
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Fed should cut interest rates 'gradually,' Musalem says

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Fed should cut interest rates 'gradually,' Musalem says
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What fueled this week’s record-breaking stock rally

What fueled this week’s record-breaking stock rally

What fueled this week’s record-breaking stock rally
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Clock is ticking for US recession, return of Fed's QE, says black swan fund

The first interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve signals a U.S. recession is imminent and a dramatic drop in financial markets could once

Clock is ticking for US recession, return of Fed's QE, says black swan fund
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Instant view: August US PCE inflation cools to within reach of Fed target

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.1% in August after an unrevised 0.2% gain in July the Commerce Department reported on Friday.

Instant view: August US PCE inflation cools to within reach of Fed target
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Fed seen cutting rates another 50 bps in November

The Federal Reserve is likelier than not to deliver a second 50-basis-point interest rate cut in November, traders bet on Friday, after a government report showed U.S. inflation has cooled

Fed seen cutting rates another 50 bps in November
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US consumer spending resilient; inflation continues to abate

U.S. consumer spending increased slightly less than expected in August, but that did little to change expectations that solid economic growth persisted in the

US consumer spending resilient; inflation continues to abate
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US PCE eyed as China rebound accelerates

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan U.S. stocks surf new records as the last full week of the quarter comes to a close, with China's furious monetary easing accelerating

US PCE eyed as China rebound accelerates
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Latest inflation data could boost case for more big Fed rate cuts

Slowing inflation in August buttressed arguments Federal Reserve officials used in defense of their decision to lower interest rates by half of a percentage

Latest inflation data could boost case for more big Fed rate cuts
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Dow closes at record high as tame inflation report also lifts small caps

The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high as a subdued inflation report stoked hopes for more Federal Reserve rate cuts, which also boosted small-cap

Dow closes at record high as tame inflation report also lifts small caps
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Stock market today: Dow sets a record as Wall Street drifts to the finish of another winning week

U.S. stocks closed another record-setting week with a muted performance

Stock market today: Dow sets a record as Wall Street drifts to the finish of another winning week
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Richmond Fed president urges caution on interest rate cuts because inflation isn't defeated

A Federal Reserve official says he supports reducing the central bank’s key interest rate somewhat from its current level

Richmond Fed president urges caution on interest rate cuts because inflation isn't defeated
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Fed's Cook says she 'wholeheartedly' supported half-point rate cut

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Thursday endorsed the U.S. central bank's 50-basis-point interest-rate cut last week as a way to address increased "downside risks" to employment.

Fed's Cook says she 'wholeheartedly' supported half-point rate cut
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NY Fed's Perli says there is plenty of room left to run in shrinking Fed holdings

By Michael S.

NY Fed's Perli says there is plenty of room left to run in shrinking Fed holdings
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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 6.08%, lowest level in 2 years

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. slipped this week to its lowest level in two years, boosting home shoppers’ purchasing power as they navigate a housing market with prices near all-time highs

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 6.08%, lowest level in 2 years
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Yellen says economy on 'soft landing' path, Fed's policy rate will fall to neutral level

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Yellen says economy on 'soft landing' path, Fed's policy rate will fall to neutral level
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Fed's discount window can be normal funding source for banks, Barr says

By Michael S.

Fed's discount window can be normal funding source for banks, Barr says
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Fed's Williams announces new effort on reference rates

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams announces new effort on reference rates
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US core capital goods orders rise in August

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly rose in August, though business spending on equipment appears to have lost momentum in the third quarter.

US core capital goods orders rise in August
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Global hunt for neutral interest rate to shape finance costs

With key central banks now aligned in cutting interest rates a real-time experiment is underway in how much the global financial

Global hunt for neutral interest rate to shape finance costs
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Stock market today: Wall Street ticks to another record as stocks worldwide rally

U.S. stocks rose to another record as financial markets around the world rallied again

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks to another record as stocks worldwide rally
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Dollar drops as data boost fades; Swiss franc gains following rate cut

The dollar weakened in choppy trading on Thursday after a boost from healthy U.S. economic data faded, while the Swiss franc rose after the country's central

Dollar drops as data boost fades; Swiss franc gains following rate cut
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Fed's Kugler strongly supported half-percentage-point rate cut

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said on Wednesday that she "strongly supported" the U.S. central bank's decision to cut interest rates

Fed's Kugler strongly supported half-percentage-point rate cut
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Fed's steer as important for markets as policy action: McGeever

As former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke used to quip, "monetary policy is 98% talk and only 2% action."

Fed's steer as important for markets as policy action: McGeever
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Gold’s hitting new records again. Here’s what it means for the economy

Gold’s hitting new records again. Here’s what it means for the economy

Gold’s hitting new records again. Here’s what it means for the economy
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Bank of America CFO says Fed seems to be winning inflation battle

The Federal Reserve seems to be winning the inflation battle in the United States, Bank of America CFO Alastair Borthwick said, days after the central bank cut interest rates for the first

Bank of America CFO says Fed seems to be winning inflation battle
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Fed's bumper rate cut revives 'reflation specter' in US bond market

The Federal Reserve's aggressive start of the easing cycle has rekindled inflation worries in the U.S. bond market, as some investors fear looser financial

Fed's bumper rate cut revives 'reflation specter' in US bond market
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Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record highs

U.S. stocks edged back from their records as financial markets around the world took a pause following big recent moves

Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record highs
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Dollar rises from 14-month low, yuan dips

The dollar bounced off a 14-month low against the euro on Wednesday in choppy trading, but investors held onto bets that the Federal Reserve will make another

Dollar rises from 14-month low, yuan dips
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NY Fed's Perli: Markets were prepared to view last week's rate cut properly

By Michael S.

NY Fed's Perli: Markets were prepared to view last week's rate cut properly
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Fed's rate cut offers limited relief for US factories facing China competition

Drew Greenblatt loves that the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates.

Fed's rate cut offers limited relief for US factories facing China competition
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US bond ETF launches up 50% from year-ago levels

Launches of bond-focused exchange traded funds have surged from year-ago levels in 2024, boosted by expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, according to

US bond ETF launches up 50% from year-ago levels
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to more records after Chinese stocks soar

U.S. stocks drifted to more records in a quiet day of trading

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to more records after Chinese stocks soar
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Fed paper sketches out slow slog to unload central bank's mortgage bonds

By Michael S.

Fed paper sketches out slow slog to unload central bank's mortgage bonds
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Fed's Goolsbee sees 'many more' rate cuts ahead

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee on Monday said he expects "many more rate cuts over the next year" as the U.S. central bank seeks a soft landing for the economy,

Fed's Goolsbee sees 'many more' rate cuts ahead
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Fed officials say risks to jobs warranted rate cut as debate shifts to pace of easing

U.S.

Fed officials say risks to jobs warranted rate cut as debate shifts to pace of easing
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Fed's Kashkari says 50-basis-point rate cut was 'right decision'

By Ann Saphir and Michael S.

Fed's Kashkari says 50-basis-point rate cut was 'right decision'
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Hear Chair Powell explain decision to slash interest rates

The Federal Reserve announced a jumbo-sized rate cut, its first rate reduction cut since Covid. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell held a press conference to share more about the supersized rate cut. 

Hear Chair Powell explain decision to slash interest rates
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Hedge funds snap up US tech stocks amid falling rates, says Goldman Sachs

Hedge funds bought U.S. tech and media stocks at the fastest pace in four months last week, said a Goldman Sachs prime brokerage note to clients seen by Reuters on

Hedge funds snap up US tech stocks amid falling rates, says Goldman Sachs
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Wall St ends slightly higher after Fed policymakers back rate cuts

U.S. stocks closed modestly higher on Monday as investors assessed whether a trend will develop in the week following the Federal Reserve’s rate cut.

Wall St ends slightly higher after Fed policymakers back rate cuts
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Fed mulls inflation undershoot, Europe contracts

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan With U.S. markets now mapping the extent of the Federal Reserve's easing cycle ahead, the prospect of inflation undershooting the

Fed mulls inflation undershoot, Europe contracts
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Fed rate cuts will put money in pockets, but a mood shift may take time

Even before the Federal Reserve approved its outsized half-percentage-point interest rate cut last week, financial markets had begun making

Fed rate cuts will put money in pockets, but a mood shift may take time
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Euro slumps, dollar index edges higher after PMI data

The euro dropped against the dollar on Monday as business activity reports for the euro zone economy disappointed, briefly extending declines after U.S. data

Euro slumps, dollar index edges higher after PMI data
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Stocks climb, euro falls; Fed officials say large rate cut was warranted

Global stock indexes rose on Monday as Federal Reserve policymakers said last week's large interest rate cut was warranted, while the euro fell against the

Stocks climb, euro falls; Fed officials say large rate cut was warranted
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Fed adrenaline keeps pumping, PBOC inertia may drag

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Fed adrenaline keeps pumping, PBOC inertia may drag
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For home shoppers, the Fed’s big rate cut is likely just a small step towards affording a home

The Federal Reserve gave home shoppers what they hoped for this week: a big rate cut and a signal of more cuts to come

For home shoppers, the Fed’s big rate cut is likely just a small step towards affording a home
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The Fed surprised many investors with a jumbo rate cut this week. It won’t get much easier to predict the next move

The Fed surprised many investors with a jumbo rate cut this week. It won’t get much easier to predict the next move

The Fed surprised many investors with a jumbo rate cut this week. It won’t get much easier to predict the next move
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Fed's Bowman says dissent on large rate cut based on above-target inflation data

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said on Friday she dissented over the U.S. central bank's half-percentage-point interest rate cut this week, favoring a quarter-

Fed's Bowman says dissent on large rate cut based on above-target inflation data
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What lower rates mean for markets

What lower rates mean for markets

What lower rates mean for markets
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US inflation data cemented big cut for one Fed official, dissent for another

Federal Reserve officials, in their first public comments since the U.S. central bank cut interest rates by half a percentage point, laid out on Friday the

US inflation data cemented big cut for one Fed official, dissent for another
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US bond funds draw inflows for a 16th straight week

U.S. bond funds attracted inflows for a 16th straight week in the week ended Sept. 18, on expectations that the Federal Reserve would deliver an outsized rate cut in its meeting during the

US bond funds draw inflows for a 16th straight week
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Fed blackout period will lift with Waller's CNBC appearance on Friday

The Federal Reserve's blackout period on public comment around meetings of the U.S. central bank lifts on Friday after a key interest rate decision earlier in

Fed blackout period will lift with Waller's CNBC appearance on Friday
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Global equity funds draw big inflows ahead of Fed rate cut

Global investors scooped up equity funds in the week to Sept. 18, anticipating the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut to initiate its long-awaited reduction cycle.

Global equity funds draw big inflows ahead of Fed rate cut
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Fed to cut rates by 25bps in Nov and Dec, approach neutral level sooner- Reuters poll

The U.S.

Fed to cut rates by 25bps in Nov and Dec, approach neutral level sooner- Reuters poll
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Taking stock after Fed glow, Japan/China hold

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan After a roaring Thursday that saw Wall Street stocks lap up deep Federal Reserve easing into a still-healthy economy, there's a

Taking stock after Fed glow, Japan/China hold
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Fed jumbo rate cut puts pressure on money market fund investors

Investment advisers are urging clients to dump hefty cash allocations now that the Federal Reserve has begun its much-anticipated interest-rate easing, a

Fed jumbo rate cut puts pressure on money market fund investors
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If you own a home or hope to buy one soon, what does the Fed’s interest rate cut mean for you?

If you own a home or hope to buy one soon, what does the Fed’s interest rate cut mean for you?

If you own a home or hope to buy one soon, what does the Fed’s interest rate cut mean for you?
Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Richly valued US stock market may find limited benefit from rate cuts

As the Federal Reserve kicks off a long-awaited rate cutting cycle, some investors are wary that richly valued U.S. stocks may have already priced in the

Richly valued US stock market may find limited benefit from rate cuts
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Gold breaks $2,600 barrier as Fed cut bets prolong historic run

Gold soared above the $2,600 level on Friday for the first time, extending a rally boosted by bets for further U.S. interest rate cuts, and rising tensions in the

Gold breaks $2,600 barrier as Fed cut bets prolong historic run
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

China unexpectedly leaves lending rates steady; markets expect cuts soon

China unexpectedly left benchmark lending rates unchanged at the monthly fixing on Friday, confounding market expectations that were primed for a move after the Federal Reserve

China unexpectedly leaves lending rates steady; markets expect cuts soon
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Global investors brace for turmoil as big Fed cut sows confusion

Big global investors are on alert for wild market swings after a jumbo U.S. rate cut sparked confusion over whether the world's dominant economy is

Global investors brace for turmoil as big Fed cut sows confusion
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Fed's big cut may have been closer call than lone dissent suggests

The Federal Reserve's big bang start on Wednesday to what's expected to be more interest-rate cuts this year and next may have had the full support of only a slim majority of

Fed's big cut may have been closer call than lone dissent suggests
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Biden says Fed made 'declaration of progress' with interest rate cut

President Joe Biden is celebrating the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates by saying it shows that inflation has eased

Biden says Fed made 'declaration of progress' with interest rate cut
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Ex-Kansas City Fed chief sees renewed inflation risk after large rate cut

The U.S. central bank's decision to cut interest rates by half a percentage point leaves open the risk of a resurgence in inflation, a former Kansas City Federal Reserve

Ex-Kansas City Fed chief sees renewed inflation risk after large rate cut
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M&G sees value in long-dated government bonds, non-US equities

M&G Investments sees attractive valuations in some longer-duration government bonds and non-U.S. equities, a multi-asset fund manager at the London-based firm said on Thursday.

M&G sees value in long-dated government bonds, non-US equities
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So, the Fed cut rates? It’s still not the best time to buy a house

CNN’s Rahel Solomon talks to finance analyst Greg McBride, who puts the Fed’s first rate cut in years into perspective for homebuyers.

So, the Fed cut rates? It’s still not the best time to buy a house
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Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs after Federal Reserve’s supersized rate cut

Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs after Federal Reserve’s supersized rate cut

Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs after Federal Reserve’s supersized rate cut
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US existing home sales drop in August; supply improves

U.S. existing home sales fell more than expected in August as house prices remained elevated despite a continued improvement in supply.

US existing home sales drop in August; supply improves
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Fed's next rate cut will be smaller, traders bet

Traders on Thursday added to bets the U.S.

Fed's next rate cut will be smaller, traders bet
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Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in four months last week

Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US homebuilder stocks surge on hopes for demand boost after Fed rate cuts

Shares of major U.S. homebuilders rose in early trading on Thursday as the Federal Reserve's rate-cut cycle is expected to ease pressure on mortgage rates, driving demand

US homebuilder stocks surge on hopes for demand boost after Fed rate cuts
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US bank stocks rise as jumbo rate cut eases credit risk, cost concerns

U.S. bank stocks rose on Thursday after the Federal Reserve's 50 basis point cut in interest rates raised hopes of lower deposit costs and reduced pressure

US bank stocks rise as jumbo rate cut eases credit risk, cost concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Stocks lap up Fed's fast 'recalibration', BoE up next

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan After a typical skittish first-day reaction, world markets are on Thursday embracing the new Federal Reserve stance as insurance on

Stocks lap up Fed's fast 'recalibration', BoE up next
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Big Fed cut puts an ECB move next month on traders' radar

A big interest rate cut from the U.S.

Big Fed cut puts an ECB move next month on traders' radar
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Biden expects Fed to continue cutting interest rates

U.S.

Biden expects Fed to continue cutting interest rates
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Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut

The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 5% despite a big cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve, its first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago

Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut
Asia|Economy|Finance|US

Bullish bets steady on Asian currencies as Fed easing bets soften dollar, Reuters poll shows

Analysts remained bullish on most Asian currencies despite marginally dialling back some bets, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as a defensive U.S. dollar driven by a

Bullish bets steady on Asian currencies as Fed easing bets soften dollar, Reuters poll shows
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BofA now expects Fed to go for 75 bps in rate cuts in Q4

BofA Global Research raised its forecast for the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cuts for the remainder of this year to 75 basis points, after the U.S. central bank kicked off

BofA now expects Fed to go for 75 bps in rate cuts in Q4
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European shares advance as global markets cheer Fed's outsized rate cut

European stocks jumped on Thursday after the U.S.

European shares advance as global markets cheer Fed's outsized rate cut
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Market calm yields to stocks surge as investors cheer Fed rate cut

An initial muted market reaction following the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in four years gave way to a surge in U.S.

Market calm yields to stocks surge as investors cheer Fed rate cut
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After jumbo Fed rate cut, market hopes ride on US soft landing

One of the most consequential Federal Reserve meetings in recent history has put investors’ focus squarely on one question: whether the

After jumbo Fed rate cut, market hopes ride on US soft landing
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

UK inflation to keep BoE on cautious path

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee With the Federal Reserve's highly anticipated rate cut done and dusted, the Bank of England (BoE) is next up in the rate decision

UK inflation to keep BoE on cautious path
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Wall Street soars to records as Dow leaps 500 in a rate-cut rally that swept the world

Wall Street romped to records as a delayed jubilation swept markets worldwide following the Federal Reserve’s big cut to interest rates

Wall Street soars to records as Dow leaps 500 in a rate-cut rally that swept the world
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Fed sees higher 'terminal' rate, reached sooner: McGeever

Beyond the immediate headlines generated by the Fed's 50 basis point interest rate cut, it is policymakers' revised outlook for the fed funds rate's

Fed sees higher 'terminal' rate, reached sooner: McGeever
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Stocks shine, Treasury yields rise as rate cut stokes risk appetite

Major Wall Street indexes broke record highs after global counterparts booked gains and Treasury yields rose on Thursday as the start of the Federal Reserve's first

Stocks shine, Treasury yields rise as rate cut stokes risk appetite
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Dollar slips in choppy trading as traders grapple with Fed's giant rate cut

The U.S. dollar slipped in choppy trading on Wednesday as markets grappled

Dollar slips in choppy trading as traders grapple with Fed's giant rate cut
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Fed slashes rates by a half-point – what that means for the economy and the presidential election

The relatively large rate cut signals that the Fed is shifting its focus from fighting inflation to supporting the labor market, an economist explains.

Fed slashes rates by a half-point – what that means for the economy and the presidential election
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Fed goes big, markets yo-yo

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Fed goes big, markets yo-yo
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Fed's Powell says balance sheet drawdown continues amid rate cuts

By Michael S.

Fed's Powell says balance sheet drawdown continues amid rate cuts
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Fed might have cut rates at July meeting, Powell says

The U.S. central bank might have begun cutting interest rates in late July had it known that the labor market was cooling as fast as it has been,

Fed might have cut rates at July meeting, Powell says
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Trump on Fed's actions: 'It was a big cut'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump commented on the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate cut on Wednesday by saying "it was a big cut."

Trump on Fed's actions: 'It was a big cut'
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Federal Reserve's Powell backs Basel changes, says no date yet for publishing new draft

By Michael S.

Federal Reserve's Powell backs Basel changes, says no date yet for publishing new draft
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US borrowers get quick relief as Fed cuts rates

U.S. consumers got an immediate reprieve on borrowing costs from banks after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time

US borrowers get quick relief as Fed cuts rates
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Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rise to a record in July

Foreign holdings of U.S.

Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rise to a record in July
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Fed's Powell: Central bank forecasts don't point to urgent action

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday that central bank forecasts for the path of interest rate cuts don't imply an urgent process.

Fed's Powell: Central bank forecasts don't point to urgent action
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The Fed’s long-awaited rate cut is colliding with presidential politics

The Fed’s long-awaited rate cut is colliding with presidential politics

The Fed’s long-awaited rate cut is colliding with presidential politics
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US rate futures imply more easing this year after Fed's 50-basis-point cut

Futures on the federal funds rate, which measures the cost of unsecured overnight loans between banks, priced on Wednesday about 74 basis points of additional interest rate cuts by

US rate futures imply more easing this year after Fed's 50-basis-point cut
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What has the Fed done in election years? Rate changes happen more often than not

The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by half a percentage point on Wednesday marked the closest the central bank has come in launching an easing cycle on the cusp of a U.S.

What has the Fed done in election years? Rate changes happen more often than not
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Fed policymakers see end-2024 policy rate at 4.4%: projections

U.S. central bankers think they’ll need to lower interest rates to a range of 4.25%-4.50% by year-end, more than they anticipated in June, as inflation approaches their 2% goal

Fed policymakers see end-2024 policy rate at 4.4%: projections
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Fed Bowman's dissent is first from Fed governor since 2005

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on Wednesday became the first Fed governor to vote against an interest-rate decision by the U.S. central bank since 2005, denying Fed

Fed Bowman's dissent is first from Fed governor since 2005
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US 30-year mortgage rate falls to two-year low of 6.15%

The interest rate for the most popular U.S. home loan fell last week to its lowest level in two years, on anticipation the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates on

US 30-year mortgage rate falls to two-year low of 6.15%
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What does a Fed rate cut mean for American households?

The Federal Reserve cut U.S. short-term borrowing costs on Wednesday by a bigger-than-usual half percentage point, a watershed moment that should start to

What does a Fed rate cut mean for American households?
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Fed rate-cutting cycle could be shallower than expected

As the U.S.

Fed rate-cutting cycle could be shallower than expected
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Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision to deliver a jumbo-sized interest rate cut

Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision to deliver a jumbo-sized interest rate cut

Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision to deliver a jumbo-sized interest rate cut
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Equities close slightly lower, trade choppy after Fed rate cut

U.S. stocks closed with modest losses on Wednesday, well off their intraday highs, after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points, the high

Equities close slightly lower, trade choppy after Fed rate cut
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London stocks drop after inflation data, focus shifts to Fed

British stock indexes dropped on Wednesday as investors reined in bets on interest rate cuts by the Bank of England, while global risk sentiment

London stocks drop after inflation data, focus shifts to Fed
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European shares end lower with Fed's big rate verdict in focus

European shares closed lower on Wednesday, as investors refrained from risk-taking ahead of an all-important interest rate decision by the U.S.

European shares end lower with Fed's big rate verdict in focus
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Fed unveils oversized rate cut as it gains 'greater confidence' about inflation

The U.S. central bank on Wednesday kicked off an anticipated series of interest rate cuts with a larger-than-usual half-percentage-point

Fed unveils oversized rate cut as it gains 'greater confidence' about inflation
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Traders still guessing in final Fed countdown

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland With just hours until one of the most highly anticipated central bank decisions in recent memory, traders are still agonising

Traders still guessing in final Fed countdown
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Federal Reserve signals end to inflation fight with a sizable half-point rate cut

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates that helped tame inflation but also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers

Federal Reserve signals end to inflation fight with a sizable half-point rate cut
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Wall Street droops, dollar edges back after bumper Fed cut

Major stock indexes closed with modest losses and the dollar gained ground in choppy trading on Wednesday after the U.S.

Wall Street droops, dollar edges back after bumper Fed cut
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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street edges lower after Fed delivers a big cut to rates

Most of the U.S. stock market edged lower after the Federal Reserve kicked off its efforts to prevent a recession with a bigger-than-usual cut to interest rates

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street edges lower after Fed delivers a big cut to rates
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Oil prices fall as Fed rate cut stirs economic worries, storage report mixed

Oil prices slipped lower on Wednesday as a rate cut announcement from the Federal Reserve raised worries about the health of the U.S. economy, while investors

Oil prices fall as Fed rate cut stirs economic worries, storage report mixed
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Dollar gains ground after Fed delivers bumper 50 basis point rate cut

The dollar edged higher in choppy trading after the Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by half a percentage point, citing greater

Dollar gains ground after Fed delivers bumper 50 basis point rate cut
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Fed's close call - the waiting is almost over

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Fed's close call - the waiting is almost over
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So we’re expecting a rate cut. When will we start to see a difference in the economy?

So we’re expecting a rate cut. When will we start to see a difference in the economy?

So we’re expecting a rate cut. When will we start to see a difference in the economy?
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Sahm rule creator sees 50-bps Fed rate cut on labor market worries

The U.S. economy is not in a recession but labor-market weakness might worry the Federal Reserve enough to cut interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday,

Sahm rule creator sees 50-bps Fed rate cut on labor market worries
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Fed to go big on first rate cut, traders bet

Traders on Tuesday kept bets the Federal Reserve will start an expected series of interest rate cuts with a half-percentage-point move downward on Wednesday, an expectation

Fed to go big on first rate cut, traders bet
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America’s economic engine is still revving, despite fears of a slowdown

America’s economic engine is still revving, despite fears of a slowdown

America’s economic engine is still revving, despite fears of a slowdown
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US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience

Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rate

US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
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US economy on solid ground as retail sales surprise on the upside

U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in August as a decline in receipts at auto dealerships was more than offset by strength in online purchases, suggesting

US economy on solid ground as retail sales surprise on the upside
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Over-priced Fed rate cuts make T-bills unattractive, Federated Hermes says

Market expectations of substantial U.S. rate cuts this year are making short-dated debt unattractive as the Federal Reserve is unlikely to be as aggressive in easing

Over-priced Fed rate cuts make T-bills unattractive, Federated Hermes says
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Elizabeth Warren calls for emergency-like Fed rate cut ASAP

Elizabeth Warren calls for emergency-like Fed rate cut ASAP

Elizabeth Warren calls for emergency-like Fed rate cut ASAP
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S&P 500 ends little changed as early gains fade before Fed decision

U.S. stocks closed nearly unchanged on Tuesday, giving up earlier gains that had vaulted the S&P 500 and Dow Industrial Average to record highs as investors

S&P 500 ends little changed as early gains fade before Fed decision
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New highs, rotation as Fed meets with retail healthcheck

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan With Federal Reserve easing within touching distance, U.S. stocks are not hanging about, underlining an uncomfortable

New highs, rotation as Fed meets with retail healthcheck
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Fed rate cut uncertainties rattle balance sheet outlook

By Michael S.

Fed rate cut uncertainties rattle balance sheet outlook
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Bond investors debate recession risks with Fed easing finally at hand

Bond investors are more cautious and divided over prospects for recession in the world's largest economy with the Federal Reserve poised to cut

Bond investors debate recession risks with Fed easing finally at hand
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Rate-cut fever boosts investor sentiment in September, BofA survey shows

Global investor sentiment improved in September for the first time since June on optimism over a soft landing and interest rate cuts by the U.S.

Rate-cut fever boosts investor sentiment in September, BofA survey shows
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Stock market today: Wall Street stays stuck in place as it counts down to a rate cut

U.S. stock indexes remained stuck in place as Wall Street made few big moves ahead of what’s expected to be the first cut to interest rates in more than four years

Stock market today: Wall Street stays stuck in place as it counts down to a rate cut
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Stocks end nearly flat, dollar firms before Fed rate decision

U.S. stock markets ended nearly flat after hitting record highs on Tuesday and the dollar stood firm as strong economic data allayed slowdown fears and investors

Stocks end nearly flat, dollar firms before Fed rate decision
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US dollar strengthens ahead of expected Fed rate cut

The U.S. dollar strengthened against most major currencies on Tuesday following better-than-expected retail sales data that seemed to support a less aggressive

US dollar strengthens ahead of expected Fed rate cut
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As Fed cuts loom, health of US economy could determine markets' path

How stocks, bonds and the dollar perform after the Federal Reserve kicks off its rate-cutting cycle

As Fed cuts loom, health of US economy could determine markets' path
Economy|Finance|US

Fed rate cuts will not be as deep as the market expects, says BlackRock

The Federal Reserve will likely not cut U.S. interest rates as deeply as the bond market expects due to a resilient economy and inflation remaining sticky, the BlackRock

Fed rate cuts will not be as deep as the market expects, says BlackRock
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White House's Brainard says US inflation at turning point, focus should shift to jobs

Top White House economic adviser Lael Brainard declared that the U.S. economy had turned the corner in bringing down inflation and it was now time to focus

White House's Brainard says US inflation at turning point, focus should shift to jobs
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Column-Record US household wealth may increase chance of soft landing: McGeever

As the Fed prepares to cut interest rates, U.S. households are sitting on their largest accumulation of net wealth in history.

Column-Record US household wealth may increase chance of soft landing: McGeever
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US interest rate futures see higher odds of super-sized Fed move

Futures on the fed funds rate, which measures the cost of unsecured overnight loans between banks, have priced in a nearly 60% chance of a 50 basis-

US interest rate futures see higher odds of super-sized Fed move
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What's happening in Las Vegas shows Fed's 'soft landing' is a good bet

The cracks in the labor market in Las Vegas and across Nevada have typically appeared early and widened fast when the U.S. economy

What's happening in Las Vegas shows Fed's 'soft landing' is a good bet
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Fed hits easing week, China economy weak

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan After an extraordinary 30-month monetary squeeze designed to zap a post-pandemic inflation spike, the Federal Reserve is finally set

Fed hits easing week, China economy weak
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Asian bonds attract massive inflows in August on Fed easing hopes

Asian bonds attracted foreign inflows for a fourth successive month in August on optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve will start easing interest rates in September.

Asian bonds attract massive inflows in August on Fed easing hopes
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Why Fed rate cuts matter to world markets

When the Federal Reserve delivers a widely-anticipated interest rate cut on Wednesday, its first in four years, the move will resonate well beyond the United States.

Why Fed rate cuts matter to world markets
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Tech stocks drag, dollar plumbs lows on rate cut expectations

Tech stocks dragged on U.S. indexes and the dollar touched a more than one-year low against the yen on Monday as all eyes looked to a Federal Reserve meeting later

Tech stocks drag, dollar plumbs lows on rate cut expectations
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US dollar hits more than one-year low versus yen as market eyes aggressive Fed rate cut

The U.S. dollar fell to a more than one-year low versus the yen on Monday, as expectations increased that the Federal Reserve could

US dollar hits more than one-year low versus yen as market eyes aggressive Fed rate cut
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Stock futures, dollar steady after FBI says it is investigating another assassination attempt on Trump

U.S. stock futures and the dollar were little changed on Sunday after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe following what the FBI said

Stock futures, dollar steady after FBI says it is investigating another assassination attempt on Trump
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China gloom vs Wall St vroom

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

China gloom vs Wall St vroom
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Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates fast enough to deliver a 'soft landing'?

American consumers and home buyers, business people and political leaders have been waiting for months for what the Federal Reserve is poised to announce this week: That it’s cutting its key interest rate from a two-decade peak

Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates fast enough to deliver a 'soft landing'?
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The Fed keeps brushing off concerns about another Trump presidency. Closed-door meetings from his first term show otherwise

The Fed keeps brushing off concerns about another Trump presidency. Closed-door meetings from his first term show otherwise

The Fed keeps brushing off concerns about another Trump presidency. Closed-door meetings from his first term show otherwise
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Size, speed of rate moves in focus as Fed poised to start cuts

The Federal Reserve is in focus next week, as uncertainty swirls over how much the U.S. central bank will cut interest rates at its monetary policy meeting and

Size, speed of rate moves in focus as Fed poised to start cuts
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Goldman Sachs still sees 25 basis point Fed cut next week

Goldman Sachs on Friday said it continues to call for a quarter percentage point easing at next week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which contrasted with news stories about

Goldman Sachs still sees 25 basis point Fed cut next week
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Fed seen nearly as likely to cut rates by 50 bps as 25 bps

The Federal Reserve is nearly as likely to deliver an outsized interest-rate cut next week as a more-usual-sized reduction, trading in rate-futures

Fed seen nearly as likely to cut rates by 50 bps as 25 bps
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US consumer sentiment ticks higher for second month but remains subdued

Americans’ outlook on the economy improved for the second straight month in September, bolstered by lower prices for long-lasting goods such as cars and furniture

US consumer sentiment ticks higher for second month but remains subdued
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US consumer sentiment climbs to four-month high; import prices drop

U.S. consumer sentiment rose to a four-month high in September amid expectations that inflation will continue moderating over the next year and household

US consumer sentiment climbs to four-month high; import prices drop
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Wall Street advances as traders' bets rise for bigger Fed rate cut

Wall Street's main indexes closed higher on Friday as investors honed in on the chance of a bigger interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week,

Wall Street advances as traders' bets rise for bigger Fed rate cut
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Fed, ready, steady, cut

Don't go anywhere: an event-packed week is coming up with central banks from the United States to Brazil and from Europe to Japan meeting.

Fed, ready, steady, cut
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Stock market today: Wall Street’s best week of 2024 closes with indexes near their records

U.S. stocks closed their best week of the year with more gains and climbed to the cusp of their records

Stock market today: Wall Street’s best week of 2024 closes with indexes near their records
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Strong case for 50 bp Fed cut, says former NY Fed chief Dudley

Former New York Federal Reserve President Bill Dudley said there was a strong case for a 50 basis point interest rate cut in the United States.

Strong case for 50 bp Fed cut, says former NY Fed chief Dudley
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US dollar drops to near 9-month low versus yen amid talk of larger Fed rate cut

The U.S. dollar fell on Friday to its

US dollar drops to near 9-month low versus yen amid talk of larger Fed rate cut
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Prospect of steeper Fed cuts boosts stocks, drives record gold prices

U.S. stocks advanced on Friday and gold continued to hit record highs as investors looked to whether the Federal Reserve might move more aggressively to cut rates at its

Prospect of steeper Fed cuts boosts stocks, drives record gold prices
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Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since February 2023

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since February 2023

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since February 2023
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IMF supports imminent start of US Fed easing cycle as inflation, economy slow

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it was appropriate for the U.S.

IMF supports imminent start of US Fed easing cycle as inflation, economy slow
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Fed (finally) joins a global rate-cutting cycle

The U.S. Federal Reserve has joined a global easing cycle with a larger-than-anticipated half-point interest rate reduction.

Fed (finally) joins a global rate-cutting cycle
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Wholesale inflation slowed again last month

Wholesale inflation slowed again last month

Wholesale inflation slowed again last month
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US filings for unemployment benefits inch up slightly but remain historically low

Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain at historically low levels despite two years of elevated interest rates

US filings for unemployment benefits inch up slightly but remain historically low
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Wall Street indexes close up; data keeps smaller Fed rate cut in view

Wall Street's main indexes closed higher on Thursday after the latest inflation data reinforced expectations for a 25-basis point rate cut by the

Wall Street indexes close up; data keeps smaller Fed rate cut in view
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The first cut isn't always the deepest

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Amanda Cooper. The first cut might be the deepest in some cases, but in the case of the Federal Reserve, it would seem not.

The first cut isn't always the deepest
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Stock market today: Wall Street climbs closer to its record high

U.S. stocks rose closer to their all-time highs following a couple reports on the economy that came in close to expectations

Stock market today: Wall Street climbs closer to its record high
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Tech stocks cue rally while ECB looms

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Asian stock markets were broadly higher as investors regained some of their love for tech stocks, and Nvidia in particular, while

Tech stocks cue rally while ECB looms
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Wall Street ends higher, gold hits record ahead of rate cuts

Wall Street eked out gains and gold surged to a record high on Thursday as investors awaited a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week.

Wall Street ends higher, gold hits record ahead of rate cuts
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Fed official broke ethics rules but didn't violate insider trading laws, probe finds

A government investigation into Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic's securities trades and investments has found he violated several of the central bank's ethics policies

Fed official broke ethics rules but didn't violate insider trading laws, probe finds
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Atlanta Fed's Bostic violated trading rules, US central bank watchdog says

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic's trading and investing broke central bank rules, the Fed's in-house watchdog said on Wednesday.

Atlanta Fed's Bostic violated trading rules, US central bank watchdog says
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Wild comeback: Dow bounce erases 700-point one-day dip

Wild comeback: Dow bounce erases 700-point one-day dip

Wild comeback: Dow bounce erases 700-point one-day dip
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How regulators have overhauled contentious Basel Endgame capital hike rule

The Federal Reserve's regulatory chief on Tuesday outlined major revisions to the Basel Endgame draft rule hiking bank capital, following intense industry pushback.

How regulators have overhauled contentious Basel Endgame capital hike rule
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Does central bank independence really exist?: McGeever

Debate over the Federal Reserve's independence is bubbling up again and could become a red-hot issue for market watchers if Donald Trump wins the Nov.

Does central bank independence really exist?: McGeever
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Consumer inflation drops ahead of the Fed meeting

Inflation slowed to its lowest level since February 2021, even as housing costs and airline ticket prices continue to rise. Julia Chatterley explains how the new numbers may impact the Fed's looming decision on interest rates.

Consumer inflation drops ahead of the Fed meeting
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Fed expected to deliver quarter-percentage-point rate cut next week

U.S. central bankers will likely start long-awaited interest rate cuts next week with a quarter-of-a-percentage-point reduction, as they seek to reduce the odds of a recession

Fed expected to deliver quarter-percentage-point rate cut next week
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US inflation trending lower, but some stickiness remains

U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in August, but underlying inflation showed some stickiness amid higher costs for housing and other services, further dashing

US inflation trending lower, but some stickiness remains
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'Blunt' interest rates pose questions about Fed easing :Mike Dolan

If steep interest rate hikes failed to slow the U.S. economy much in recent years, it is reasonable to ask whether their reversal will prove as toothless in a downturn.

'Blunt' interest rates pose questions about Fed easing :Mike Dolan
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Stock market today: Wall Street storms back from an early slide thanks to Nvidia and Big Tech

U.S. stock indexes stormed back from big early drops to finish higher, led by a handful of influential Big Tech companies

Stock market today: Wall Street storms back from an early slide thanks to Nvidia and Big Tech
Economy|Election|Finance|US

US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates

The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and likely shaping the economic debate in the final weeks of the presidential race

US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates
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Disinflation dynamics deepen

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Disinflation dynamics deepen
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Instant view: Fed's Barr unveils sweeping bank capital plan revisions after pushback, delays

The Federal Reserve's regulatory chief on Tuesday outlined a sweeping overhaul easing two major draft bank capital rules following intense industry opposition that delayed the

Instant view: Fed's Barr unveils sweeping bank capital plan revisions after pushback, delays
Economy|Finance|US

Fed to cut rates by 25 basis points on Sept. 18, twice more in 2024

The Federal Reserve will lower

Fed to cut rates by 25 basis points on Sept. 18, twice more in 2024
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Fed's Barr unveils sweeping bank capital plan changes after pushback, delays

The Federal Reserve's regulatory chief on Tuesday outlined a plan to raise big banks' capital by 9%, significantly easing an earlier proposal after intense Wall

Fed's Barr unveils sweeping bank capital plan changes after pushback, delays
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US election is just one risk among many for nervous stock market

Growing risks to the U.S. stock rally are spurring demand for portfolio hedging, options markets showed, as investors grapple with U.S.

US election is just one risk among many for nervous stock market
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Citi CFO expects investment banking fees to rise 20% in third quarter

Citigroup's investment banking fees are expected to jump 20% in the third quarter from a year earlier, Chief Financial Officer Mark Mason told

Citi CFO expects investment banking fees to rise 20% in third quarter
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NY Fed report finds mostly stable inflation expectations in August

By Michael S.

NY Fed report finds mostly stable inflation expectations in August
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US inflation may soon undershoot Fed's 2% target: McGeever

After grappling with the strongest U.S. price pressures in four decades, it's hard for investors to adjust to the notion that inflation could soon

US inflation may soon undershoot Fed's 2% target: McGeever
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Wall Street indexes bounce back as investors await inflation data, Fed rate cuts

Wall Street's three major indexes gained more than 1% on Monday as investors looked for bargains after the previous week's sell-off while they also waited

Wall Street indexes bounce back as investors await inflation data, Fed rate cuts
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Post-payrolls foothold, new iPhones and debate

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Wall Street futures have found their feet after Friday's exaggerated market reaction to an otherwise middling employment report -

Post-payrolls foothold, new iPhones and debate
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Stock market today: Wall Street rallies to claw back some of last week's sharp loss

U.S. stocks climbed Monday to claw back some of the losses from their worst week in nearly a year and a half

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies to claw back some of last week's sharp loss
Economy|Finance|US

US dollar perks up as traders reduce bets on larger Fed rate cut

The dollar snapped back against the yen and other major currencies on Monday after losses last week, as investors looked ahead to key U.S. inflation

US dollar perks up as traders reduce bets on larger Fed rate cut
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US to propose Basel rule revisions this month, Bloomberg reports

The U.S. Federal Reserve and other regulators are set to unveil sweeping changes to a raft of proposed banks capital rules as soon as Sept.

US to propose Basel rule revisions this month, Bloomberg reports
Economy|Finance|US

Economic worries back on Wall Street's radar after jobs data

Uncertainty over the U.S. economy's health is rippling through markets, adding fuel to an already-volatile period that has investors grappling

Economic worries back on Wall Street's radar after jobs data
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Traders see Fed starting with 25 bps cut in Sept

Traders priced in a quarter-point Federal Reserve interest-rate cut this month, with a bigger move expected at its next meeting, after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said recent labor

Traders see Fed starting with 25 bps cut in Sept
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Fed's Waller says it's time to lower rates, open to larger cuts

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said "the time has come" for the U.S. central bank to begin a series of interest rate cuts this month, adding that he is open-minded

Fed's Waller says it's time to lower rates, open to larger cuts
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Instant view: August US payrolls short of expectations, boosts bigger rate cut view

STORY: U.S. employment increased less than expected in August, but a drop in the jobless rate to 4.2% suggested an orderly labor market slowdown continued and probably did not

Instant view: August US payrolls short of expectations, boosts bigger rate cut view
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Fed's Williams says time has arrived to start rate cuts

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams says time has arrived to start rate cuts
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Fed policymakers say they are ready to start cutting interest rates

By Ann Saphir, Lindsay Dunsmuir and Michael S.

Fed policymakers say they are ready to start cutting interest rates
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Wall Street stocks fall, big weekly drop as market waits for Fed to move

U.S. stocks fell on Friday, weighed down by a jobs report that showed a continued labor market slowdown but left traders uncertain about how far the Federal

Wall Street stocks fall, big weekly drop as market waits for Fed to move
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Payrolls, Williams and Waller - a big decider

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Friday looks set to play out like a concentrated version of what markets have been navigating all year - what's the fine

Payrolls, Williams and Waller - a big decider
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Investor dash to cash continues ahead of Fed rate cut, BofA says

Investors poured $61 billion into cash-like money market funds in the week to Wednesday, as they braced for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates for the

Investor dash to cash continues ahead of Fed rate cut, BofA says
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FTSE 100 clocks weekly decline; personal goods shares biggest drag

UK's main stock index ended lower on Friday, dragged down by personal goods and automobile shares, while investors assessed U.S. jobs report data to determine the extent of

FTSE 100 clocks weekly decline; personal goods shares biggest drag
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

European shares have worst day in a month as investors digest mixed US data

European shares fell for a fifth straight session on Friday in their worst day since early August, after a widely anticipated U.S. jobs report

European shares have worst day in a month as investors digest mixed US data
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

All about them payrolls

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Whatever Friday's U.S. payrolls report says, it's going to move things.

All about them payrolls
Economy|Finance|US

How Wall Street firms see US jobless rate shaping Fed rate cut

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut borrowing costs at its upcoming meeting Sept. 17-18 and the strength of the job market is likely to be a deciding factor on whether it

How Wall Street firms see US jobless rate shaping Fed rate cut
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Stock market today: Wall Street falls sharply to close its worst week in nearly 18 months

Another rout hit Wall Street after an update on the U.S. job market came in weak enough to add to worries about the economy

Stock market today: Wall Street falls sharply to close its worst week in nearly 18 months
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Global stock index, Treasury yields fall after mixed US jobs report

MSCI's global equities gauge fell more than 1% on Friday and U.S.

Global stock index, Treasury yields fall after mixed US jobs report
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Dollar rises after August US payrolls report paints mixed picture

The dollar rose in volatile trading on Friday after data showed U.S. employment grew less than expected in August, but indicated only a steady slowdown in the

Dollar rises after August US payrolls report paints mixed picture
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Fed seeks feedback on emergency lending operations

The Federal Reserve said on Thursday it was seeking feedback on how it operates its "discount window," which is intended to provide emergency lending to banks

Fed seeks feedback on emergency lending operations
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Why investors are on edge ahead of Friday’s jobs report

Why investors are on edge ahead of Friday’s jobs report

Why investors are on edge ahead of Friday’s jobs report
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US service sector steady in August; employment cooling

U.S. services sector activity was steady in August, but employment gains slowed, consistent with an easing labor market.

US service sector steady in August; employment cooling
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Applications for US jobless benefits fall to 2-month low as layoffs remain at healthy levels

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level in two months last week, signaling that layoffs remain relatively low despite other signs of labor market cooling

Applications for US jobless benefits fall to 2-month low as layoffs remain at healthy levels
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Stocks calmed as action switches to rates, jobs

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan U.S. stocks look to have weathered the early September squall for now but interest rate speculation and ebbing bond yields now take

Stocks calmed as action switches to rates, jobs
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Bears circle weakening dollar as Fed rate cuts loom

The U.S. dollar's decline is gaining speed as anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve threaten to end the greenback's years-long period of

Bears circle weakening dollar as Fed rate cuts loom
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US economy is slowing, but still has momentum, former official says

The U.S. economy is slowing but it still has some momentum, former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin said on Thursday. The U.S.

US economy is slowing, but still has momentum, former official says
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Fed's Daly says rate cuts needed to keep labor market healthy

The Federal Reserve needs to cut interest rates to keep the labor market healthy, but it is now down to incoming economic data to determine by how much, San Francisco Fed

Fed's Daly says rate cuts needed to keep labor market healthy
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Dollar eases ahead of US payrolls test

The U.S. dollar eased against most major currencies on Thursday in choppy trading as investors braced for Friday's U.S. payrolls report,

Dollar eases ahead of US payrolls test
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Dollar weakness to stall as markets over-egg Fed rate cuts: Reuters poll

Recent U.S. dollar weakness will stall in the coming three months despite financial market traders ramping up bets for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts,

Dollar weakness to stall as markets over-egg Fed rate cuts: Reuters poll
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US firms see weaker employment growth as economy slows, Fed survey shows

U.S. economic activity expanded more slowly from the middle of July through late August and businesses pulled back on hiring, signals that underscore why the Federal

US firms see weaker employment growth as economy slows, Fed survey shows
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Philadelphia Fed says it is looking for Harker successor

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said on Wednesday it is launching a search to replace its current leader, Patrick Harker, who will retire next summer.

Philadelphia Fed says it is looking for Harker successor
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Fed rate-cut size this month to hinge on job market health

Federal Reserve policymakers are increasingly attentive to the U.S. labor market as they prepare for a policy-setting meeting later this month, when their assessment of job-

Fed rate-cut size this month to hinge on job market health
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US job openings fall to 3-1/2-year low in July

U.S. job openings dropped to a 3-1/2-year low in July, suggesting the labor market was losing steam, but probably not enough for the Federal Reserve to consider a big interest

US job openings fall to 3-1/2-year low in July
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US job openings fall as demand for workers weakens

America’s employers posted fewer job openings in July than they had the previous month, a sign that hiring could further cool in the coming months

US job openings fall as demand for workers weakens
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Wall Street ends slightly down after weak labor market data, dovish Fed comments

U.S. stocks finished slightly lower in choppy trading on Wednesday following labor market data and comments from a Federal Reserve official that bolster the case

Wall Street ends slightly down after weak labor market data, dovish Fed comments
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Stocks in seasonal sneeze as factories flunk

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Wall Street seems to be making a habit of these early month stock plunges, with Tuesday's tremor a mild aftershock from the brief

Stocks in seasonal sneeze as factories flunk
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Dow falls by more than 600 points as September turns ugly

Dow falls by more than 600 points as September turns ugly

Dow falls by more than 600 points as September turns ugly
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US corporate borrowers rush to bond market post-Labor Day

U.S. corporate borrowers flooded the investment-grade and junk bond market on Tuesday, getting ahead of expected market volatility on this month's rates decision by the

US corporate borrowers rush to bond market post-Labor Day
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Wall Street drops on September worries, upcoming data

U.S. stocks slumped on Tuesday, at the start of one of the market's historically worst months, ahead of data likely to influence how much the Federal Reserve will

Wall Street drops on September worries, upcoming data
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Fed policymakers agree on need for rate cuts, but their reasons vary

As recently as two and a half months ago, most U.S. central bankers didn't see an interest rate cut in the cards at their Sept. 17-18 meeting.

Fed policymakers agree on need for rate cuts, but their reasons vary
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ISM kicks off the dollar's big week

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Today's U.S. ISM manufacturing survey is the first major indicator out in a big week for U.S. data and, likely, the dollar.

ISM kicks off the dollar's big week
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Stock market today: Wall Street tumbles on worries about the economy, and Dow drops more than 600

U.S. stocks tumbled to their worst day since an early August sell-off after another report raised worries about the economy's health

Stock market today: Wall Street tumbles on worries about the economy, and Dow drops more than 600
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The Fed welcomes a 'soft landing' even if many Americans don't feel like cheering

When Jerome Powell delivered a high-profile speech last month, the Federal Reserve chair came the closest he ever had to declaring that the inflation surge that gripped the nation for three painful years was now essentially defeated

The Fed welcomes a 'soft landing' even if many Americans don't feel like cheering
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Dollar eases after hitting highest in two weeks, US job data looms

The dollar edged down on Monday but remained within striking distance of its highest level in almost two weeks as investors' focus moved to a U.S. jobs report due at the

Dollar eases after hitting highest in two weeks, US job data looms
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U.S. stock rally broadens as investors await Fed

A broadening rally in U.S. stocks is offering an encouraging signal to investors worried about concentration in technology shares, as markets await key jobs data

U.S. stock rally broadens as investors await Fed
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US bond funds see sharp inflows amid bets of rate cut

U.S. bond funds racked up solid inflows in the week to Aug. 28 thanks to a robust purchase in government bond funds, driven by bets of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September and

US bond funds see sharp inflows amid bets of rate cut
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Latest inflation data gives a ‘bright green light’ for a rate cut

Latest inflation data gives a ‘bright green light’ for a rate cut

Latest inflation data gives a ‘bright green light’ for a rate cut
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Instant view: No surprises from US PCE inflation to alter Fed easing path

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.2% last month after an unrevised 0.1% gain in June, the Commerce Department said on Friday, matching economists' forecasts.

Instant view: No surprises from US PCE inflation to alter Fed easing path
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Fed seen poised for September rate cut as inflation cools

Federal Reserve policymakers on Friday got fresh confirmation that inflation is continuing to ease, clearing the way for a first interest rate reduction next month as they

Fed seen poised for September rate cut as inflation cools
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Solid US consumer spending pushes against hopes for hefty Fed rate cut

U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in July, suggesting the economy remained on firmer ground early in the third quarter and arguing against a half-

Solid US consumer spending pushes against hopes for hefty Fed rate cut
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Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge shows price pressures easing as rate cuts near

An inflation measure closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained low last month, extending a trend of cooling price increases that clears the way for the Fed to start cutting its key interest rate next month for the first time in 4 1/2 years

Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge shows price pressures easing as rate cuts near
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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.35%, its lowest level in more than a year

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased for the second week in a row and remains at its lowest level in more than a year

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.35%, its lowest level in more than a year
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US economy displays resilience with low layoffs, solid second-quarter growth

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits slipped last week, but re-employment opportunities for laid-off workers are becoming more

US economy displays resilience with low layoffs, solid second-quarter growth
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US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a solid 3% annual rate

The U.S. economy grew last quarter at a healthy 3% annual pace, fueled by strong consumer spending and business investment, the government said in an upgrade of its initial assessment

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a solid 3% annual rate
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Nvidia 'beats' as expected, but fallout limited

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan After all that, Nvidia beat expectations - which has become "expected" - and the stock retreated about 5%.

Nvidia 'beats' as expected, but fallout limited
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Fed's Bostic: it is 'time to move' on rate cuts, but wants to be sure

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic on Wednesday said that with inflation down farther and the unemployment rate up more than he anticipated, it may be "time to move"

Fed's Bostic: it is 'time to move' on rate cuts, but wants to be sure
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US Fed sets large bank capital levels after stress tests, eases on Goldman's level

The U.S.

US Fed sets large bank capital levels after stress tests, eases on Goldman's level
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US 30-year mortgage rate falls to lowest since April 2023

The interest rate for the most popular U.S. home loan slid to its lowest in 16 months, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank was ready to lower borrowing

US 30-year mortgage rate falls to lowest since April 2023
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As Nvidia awaited, Treasuries absorb new deluge

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Nvidia's post-bell earnings update on Wednesday is keeping stock markets everywhere in a holding pattern, while U.S.

As Nvidia awaited, Treasuries absorb new deluge
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US Treasury plays cat and mouse with debt sales :Mike Dolan

The U.S.

US Treasury plays cat and mouse with debt sales :Mike Dolan
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Gold falls on firmer dollar as US data takes spotlight

Gold prices dropped on Wednesday, hurt by a stronger U.S. dollar as investors focused on key inflation data from the world's largest economy for clues on the

Gold falls on firmer dollar as US data takes spotlight
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Chicago and NY Fed directors favored discount rate cut in July

By Michael S.

Chicago and NY Fed directors favored discount rate cut in July
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US consumer confidence scales six-month high, labor market angst rises

U.S. consumer confidence rose to a six-month high in August amid optimism over the economic outlook, but Americans are becoming more anxious about the labor

US consumer confidence scales six-month high, labor market angst rises
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US consumer confidence rises in August as Americans' optimism about future improves

American consumers felt more confident in August as their outlook for the future improved

US consumer confidence rises in August as Americans' optimism about future improves
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Unemployment rate is now Fed's undisputed lodestar: McGeever

Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech has turned Sept. 6 and Sept. 18 into the two most important dates for U.S. monetary policy in years, as events on both

Unemployment rate is now Fed's undisputed lodestar: McGeever
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UBS Wealth Management raises odds of U.S. recession to 25% from 20%

UBS Global Wealth Management has raised the odds of a U.S. recession to 25% from 20%, citing weakness stemming from softer jobs growth and the July unemployment data which stoked fears of

UBS Wealth Management raises odds of U.S. recession to 25% from 20%
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Pre-Nvidia hesitation obscures record high

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Wall Street stocks are back just shy of new record highs, lapping up the likely start of Federal Reserve easing next month but wary

Pre-Nvidia hesitation obscures record high
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Fed most likely to cut rates by quarter percentage point next month, Daly says

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Monday said "the time is upon us" to cut interest rates, likely starting with a quarter-percentage point reduction in

Fed most likely to cut rates by quarter percentage point next month, Daly says
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US business spending on equipment shows signs of cooling in July

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly fell in July and data for the prior month was revised lower, suggesting a loss of momentum in

US business spending on equipment shows signs of cooling in July
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S&P 500 ends lower, weighed down by Nvidia dip

The S&P 500 finished lower on Monday, with AI heavyweight Nvidia dipping ahead of its quarterly report this week, while investors awaited inflation

S&P 500 ends lower, weighed down by Nvidia dip
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With Fed's shift to job market risks done, policy now has to catch up

In 2022, when the Federal Reserve's focus shifted to combating inflation, it had to ratchet up interest rates fast to get monetary policy caught up

With Fed's shift to job market risks done, policy now has to catch up
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As US rate cuts near, economic 'soft-landing' odds could dictate stock performance

With interest rate cuts virtually locked in, investors are ramping up their focus on economic data over the next few months as they game out whether the “soft landing”

As US rate cuts near, economic 'soft-landing' odds could dictate stock performance
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Darkening global outlook, central bank pivots signal more turbulence

Growing signs of lackluster growth and risks emerging to the job market overshadowed a gathering of global

Darkening global outlook, central bank pivots signal more turbulence
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BOJ shows how action matters more than hawkish signs

For academics and policymakers gathered at the U.S.

BOJ shows how action matters more than hawkish signs
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Finally, America’s housing market is starting to loosen up. But it’ll be a bumpy road back

Finally, America’s housing market is starting to loosen up. But it’ll be a bumpy road back

Finally, America’s housing market is starting to loosen up. But it’ll be a bumpy road back
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Fed mortgage bond holdings play 'central' policy rule, paper says

By Michael S.

Fed mortgage bond holdings play 'central' policy rule, paper says
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Fed's actions spoke louder than words in inflation fight, research shows

The Federal Reserve's credibility in the eyes of financial markets helped in its battle against inflation over the past two years, but it had to

Fed's actions spoke louder than words in inflation fight, research shows
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IMF's Gourinchas says right for US to cut rates though inflation risk not gone

The imminent rate cuts planned by the U.S.

IMF's Gourinchas says right for US to cut rates though inflation risk not gone
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Powell's Fed not shy about election-year cuts, ready to defend job market

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made it clear on Friday the U.S. central bank would not shy away from pivoting to interest rate cuts in the

Powell's Fed not shy about election-year cuts, ready to defend job market
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Fed's dovish shift a mixed blessing for BOJ rate hike plan

The U.S.

Fed's dovish shift a mixed blessing for BOJ rate hike plan
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Fed's Goolsbee: Current rate policy too tight for economy

By Michael S.

Fed's Goolsbee: Current rate policy too tight for economy
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Takeaways from Fed Chair Powell's speech at Jackson Hole

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell all but proclaimed mission accomplished in the fight against inflation and signaled that interest rate cuts are coming in a much-anticipated speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Takeaways from Fed Chair Powell's speech at Jackson Hole
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Powell just suggested interest rate cuts are coming. What everyone wants to know now

Powell just suggested interest rate cuts are coming. What everyone wants to know now

Powell just suggested interest rate cuts are coming. What everyone wants to know now
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‘The time has come’: The Fed just sent a crucial message about its next move

‘The time has come’: The Fed just sent a crucial message about its next move

‘The time has come’: The Fed just sent a crucial message about its next move
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How to prepare for the Fed's forthcoming interest rate cuts

The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its benchmark interest rate next month from its 23-year high, with consequences for consumers when it comes to debt, savings, auto loans and mortgages

How to prepare for the Fed's forthcoming interest rate cuts
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Powell green lights September rate cut

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Friday "the time has come" for the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates as rising risks to the job market left no room for further weakness

Powell green lights September rate cut
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US job market may be near tipping point, research shows

As inflation fell fast in 2023 and continued to slow this year, Federal Reserve officials were cheered that the steam seemed to come out of the

US job market may be near tipping point, research shows
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Dow closes more than 450 points higher after Fed’s Powell hints rate cuts are coming

Dow closes more than 450 points higher after Fed’s Powell hints rate cuts are coming

Dow closes more than 450 points higher after Fed’s Powell hints rate cuts are coming
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See Powell's important announcement about inflation and the economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled that lower interest rates may happen soon while speaking in Wyoming about the Fed's inflation fight. CNN's Julia Chatterley reports.

See Powell's important announcement about inflation and the economy
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Sterling climbs to highest since March 2022 against dollar

Sterling climbed to a more than two-year high on the dollar on Friday, on recent signs of strength in the UK economy and dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that sent

Sterling climbs to highest since March 2022 against dollar
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Key quotes from Powell's speech at Fed's Jackson Hole conference

Here are key quotes from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech on Friday to the Kansas City Fed's annual economic conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming: POLICY: "The time has come for

Key quotes from Powell's speech at Fed's Jackson Hole conference
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TSX hits record high as Fed chief signs off on rate cuts

Canada's main stock index rose to a record high on Friday, with energy and financials contributing to broad-based gains as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell endorsed the

TSX hits record high as Fed chief signs off on rate cuts
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US equity funds draw large inflows on rate cut bets, easing growth concerns

U.S. equity funds attracted significant inflows in the seven days to Aug. 21, bolstered by bets of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September and easing worries about a potential downturn in

US equity funds draw large inflows on rate cut bets, easing growth concerns
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Dollar stuck in a Hole as Powell speaks

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Jerome Powell takes centre stage at the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole jamboree on Friday but the Fed chair would have to sound super

Dollar stuck in a Hole as Powell speaks
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South African rand jumps as Fed's Powell signals lower rates

The South African rand jumped on Friday, after comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signalled an interest rate cut next month.

South African rand jumps as Fed's Powell signals lower rates
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European shares end higher as Fed Chair Powell backs September rate cuts

Europe's STOXX 600 ended near session-highs amidst broad-based gains on Friday, as global markets advanced after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

European shares end higher as Fed Chair Powell backs September rate cuts
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Column-US rate shift infects dollar, but prognosis isn't terminal: McGeever

The dollar has been floored by an aggressive repricing of the U.S. interest rate outlook, but it's likely too soon to count the greenback out.    

Column-US rate shift infects dollar, but prognosis isn't terminal: McGeever
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Fed's Powell, in policy shift, says 'time has come' to cut rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday endorsed an imminent start to interest rate cuts, saying further cooling in the job

Fed's Powell, in policy shift, says 'time has come' to cut rates
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Stocks surge while Treasury yields, dollars retreat after Fed signals lower rates

Wall Street and global shares jumped on Friday toward all-time highs, while Treasury yields slumped and the dollar languished, after a speech by U.S.

Stocks surge while Treasury yields, dollars retreat after Fed signals lower rates
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Dollar falls after Powell greenlights September easing

The dollar fell and sterling rose to its highest in more than two years on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave an unambiguous signal that the

Dollar falls after Powell greenlights September easing
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Oil climbs over 2% after Fed's Powell indicates US rate cuts

U.S. light crude oil gained more than 2% a barrel on Friday after comments by U.S.

Oil climbs over 2% after Fed's Powell indicates US rate cuts
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Dollar strikes back, Japan in spotlight

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Dollar strikes back, Japan in spotlight
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Fed has 'clear path' to achieving goals without recession, Collins says

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins on Thursday expressed confidence the U.S. central bank will be able to bring

Fed has 'clear path' to achieving goals without recession, Collins says
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Column-US rate shift infects dollar, but prognosis isn't terminal: McGeever

The dollar has been floored by an aggressive repricing of the U.S. interest rate outlook, but it's likely too soon to count the greenback out.    

Column-US rate shift infects dollar, but prognosis isn't terminal: McGeever
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Fed policymakers flag rate cuts as job market cools

By Ann Saphir and Michael S.

Fed policymakers flag rate cuts as job market cools
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Fed's Harker is ready to start methodical course of rate cuts

By Michael S.

Fed's Harker is ready to start methodical course of rate cuts
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Fed's Collins: will soon be appropriate to cut interest rates

It will soon be appropriate for the Federal Reserve to begin a rate-cutting cycle, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said on Thursday, signaling her likely support for a rate cut at the

Fed's Collins: will soon be appropriate to cut interest rates
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Fed's Schmid signals open mind on September rate cut

Kansas City Fed Bank President Jeff Schmid, one of the U.S. central bank's more hawkish policymakers, said on Thursday he was taking a closer look at the dynamics behind the rise in the

Fed's Schmid signals open mind on September rate cut
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What to look for at Fed's Jackson Hole symposium

Central bankers from around the world fly into Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week to attend what has become the globe's premier economic gathering, the Kansas City Federal

What to look for at Fed's Jackson Hole symposium
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Wall St ends lower as tech shares weigh; Jackson Hole in focus

All three major U.S. stock indexes lost ground on Thursday, weighed by technology shares, as Treasury yields rose on easing recession fears and global central bank

Wall St ends lower as tech shares weigh; Jackson Hole in focus
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Stock market today: Wall Street weakens ahead of a highly anticipated speech

U.S. stocks closed lower as Wall Street counted down to its main event for the week, a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell coming up on Friday

Stock market today: Wall Street weakens ahead of a highly anticipated speech
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Stocks decline and dollar rebounds as Fed readies rate cuts

Stocks fell and the dollar gained on Thursday as traders digested fresh economic data and awaited confirmation from the U.S.

Stocks decline and dollar rebounds as Fed readies rate cuts
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Dollar rebounds against euro before Powell speech

The dollar rebounded from a 13-month low against the euro on Thursday before Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is due to speak on Friday and as the greenback’s

Dollar rebounds against euro before Powell speech
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Fed minutes: Most officials favored a rate cut in September if inflation continued to cool

Most Federal Reserve officials agreed last month that they would likely cut their benchmark interest rate at their next meeting in September as long as inflation continued to cool

Fed minutes: Most officials favored a rate cut in September if inflation continued to cool
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Government: US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in March

The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March this year than were originally reported, the government says

Government: US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in March
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US job growth in year through March was far lower than estimated

U.S. employers added far fewer jobs than originally reported in the year through March, the Labor Department said on Wednesday, underscoring the growing concerns the Federal Reserve has

US job growth in year through March was far lower than estimated
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Fed steaming toward September rate cut, minutes from meeting show

By Michael S.

Fed steaming toward September rate cut, minutes from meeting show
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Wall St ends higher as Fed minutes, jobs data firm rate-cut hopes

U.S. stocks advanced on Wednesday amid range-bound trading after investors parsed a steep downward revision in payrolls, and the release of the minutes from the

Wall St ends higher as Fed minutes, jobs data firm rate-cut hopes
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London's FTSE 100 inches up ahead of Fed meeting minutes

London's FTSE 100 ended slightly higher on Wednesday, as traders remained cautious ahead of release of the Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes and

London's FTSE 100 inches up ahead of Fed meeting minutes
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Stock market today: Wall Street pulls closer to records after retailers top profit forecasts

U.S. stocks ticked higher after more big companies delivered profit reports that topped analysts’ expectations

Stock market today: Wall Street pulls closer to records after retailers top profit forecasts
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Fed's Bowman still cautious about changing policy stance

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on Tuesday said she remains cautious about any shift in the U.S. central bank's policy because of what she sees as continued upside risks for

Fed's Bowman still cautious about changing policy stance
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Trump backs off earlier claims that he should directly control interest rates

Trump backs off earlier claims that he should directly control interest rates

Trump backs off earlier claims that he should directly control interest rates
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Fed officials uneasy about job market as they get ready for Jackson Hole

Federal Reserve officials gathering at the annual central banking conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week can take some satisfaction that the U.S.

Fed officials uneasy about job market as they get ready for Jackson Hole
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Wall St ends lower ahead of Jackson Hole, snapping multi-session rally

U.S. stocks closed slightly lower on Tuesday, breaking their recent winning streak amid few market-moving catalysts ahead of the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium,

Wall St ends lower ahead of Jackson Hole, snapping multi-session rally
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Anticipation builds for Powell blessing on rates

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee There's a lot hinging on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the end of this week but, until then, stocks look set for a

Anticipation builds for Powell blessing on rates
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Stock market today: Wall Street slips and breaks an 8-day winning streak

U.S. stocks ticked lower and snapped an eight-day winning streak, the longest of the year

Stock market today: Wall Street slips and breaks an 8-day winning streak
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Gold extends record rally on dollar weakness, rate-cut bets

Gold prices extended their record run on Tuesday, holding firm above the key $2,500 level, driven by a weaker dollar and growing investor confidence that the

Gold extends record rally on dollar weakness, rate-cut bets
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Powell may use Jackson Hole speech to hint at how fast and how far the Fed could cut rates

Federal Reserve officials have said they’re increasingly confident that they’ve nearly tamed inflation

Powell may use Jackson Hole speech to hint at how fast and how far the Fed could cut rates
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Dollar hits 7-month low before Powell, Swedish crown volatile after rate cut

The dollar hit a fresh seven-month low on Tuesday with traders bracing for comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell due on Friday, which could provide clues about the speed of the

Dollar hits 7-month low before Powell, Swedish crown volatile after rate cut
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Fed to deliver three 25 quarter-point rate cuts this year; recession unlikely: Reuters poll

The U.S.

Fed to deliver three 25 quarter-point rate cuts this year; recession unlikely: Reuters poll
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Fed's Kashkari says appropriate to debate Sept rate cut, WSJ reports

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said it was appropriate to discuss potentially cutting U.S. interest rates in September because of the rising possibility of a weakening labor market

Fed's Kashkari says appropriate to debate Sept rate cut, WSJ reports
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Greenback in the red as Jackson Hole looms

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Samuel Indyk The volatility that rocked markets in early August appears to be back under control, and with the Kansas City Fed's Jackson Hole

Greenback in the red as Jackson Hole looms
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Fed's pandemic-era vow to prioritize employment may soon be tested

Four years after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made fighting unemployment a bigger priority during the COVID-19 pandemic, he faces a pivotal test of

Fed's pandemic-era vow to prioritize employment may soon be tested
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Wall St ends higher, extending rally ahead of Jackson Hole

U.S. stocks advanced on Monday, building on their largest weekly percentage gain of the year as investors focused on the Democratic National Convention and the

Wall St ends higher, extending rally ahead of Jackson Hole
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Gulf bourses end mixed on US rate-cut hopes, weak oil demand

Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Monday on rising expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut next month, and amid weak oil demand.

Gulf bourses end mixed on US rate-cut hopes, weak oil demand
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FTSE 100 ends higher on miners boost, rates optimism

London stocks ended higher on Monday, boosted by a rise in metal mining shares as prices of most base and precious metals advanced, while homebuilder

FTSE 100 ends higher on miners boost, rates optimism
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Goldman Sachs lowers odds of US recession to 20% from 25%

Goldman Sachs has lowered the odds of the United States slipping into a recession in the next 12 months to 20% from 25% following the latest weekly jobless claims and retail sales reports.

Goldman Sachs lowers odds of US recession to 20% from 25%
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The softest of soft landings

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

The softest of soft landings
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Dollar hits 7-month low, yen gains as traders wait on Jackson Hole

The dollar fell to a seven-month low and the Japanese yen hit a more than one-week high as traders awaited comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this

Dollar hits 7-month low, yen gains as traders wait on Jackson Hole
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Fed's Daly says it is time to consider adjusting borrowing costs, FT reports

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly said it is time to consider adjusting borrowing costs from their current range of 5.25% to 5.5%, in an interview with the Financial

Fed's Daly says it is time to consider adjusting borrowing costs, FT reports
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Short bets in five-year Treasury futures largest on record -CFTC data

Speculators raised their net short bets on five-year Treasuries to the largest on record in the latest week, while bearish bets on 10-year Treasury futures were the largest since January,

Short bets in five-year Treasury futures largest on record -CFTC data
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Yields slip back as markets digest upbeat economic data

U.S.

Yields slip back as markets digest upbeat economic data
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Stock market today: Wall Street closes its best week of the year with some more gains

U.S. stocks drifted higher as Wall Street coasted to the close of its best week since November

Stock market today: Wall Street closes its best week of the year with some more gains
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World stocks extend week-long rebound after slew of US data

Global shares pushed higher on Friday, adding to weekly gains, after encouraging U.S. economic data helped soothe fears of a recession in the

World stocks extend week-long rebound after slew of US data
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Dollar softens, yen set for weekly fall as US recession worries fade

The dollar fell against the yen on Friday, and was softer against other peers as traders took profits and investors sifted through economic data to gauge the

Dollar softens, yen set for weekly fall as US recession worries fade
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NEW REPORTS CAN HELP YOU DECIDE ON BUYING A HOUSE (4aET)

Pivotal new stats suggest a turnaround for homebuyers might be here at last, analysts say.

NEW REPORTS CAN HELP YOU DECIDE ON BUYING A HOUSE (4aET)
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Homeowners are rushing to refinance their mortgages after rates finally dropped

Homeowners are rushing to refinance their mortgages after rates finally dropped

Homeowners are rushing to refinance their mortgages after rates finally dropped
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Sales at stores are suddenly surging in the US economy’s latest show of strength

Sales at stores are suddenly surging in the US economy’s latest show of strength

Sales at stores are suddenly surging in the US economy’s latest show of strength
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Cue the 'Hey Big Spender' music: CNN business anchor reacts to retail report

Sales at US retailers unexpectedly surged in July, the Commerce Department reports, rising by 1% from the prior month, up from June’s downwardly revised 0.2% decline.

Cue the 'Hey Big Spender' music: CNN business anchor reacts to retail report
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Data tests loom for Fed, BoE

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland This week, and this month, are once again showing that data is king, with investors parsing recent economic releases for

Data tests loom for Fed, BoE
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Stock market today: Wall Street leaps, and S&P 500 rallies 1.6% as US shoppers drive the economy

Wall Street rallied close to its record heights after data showed the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected

Stock market today: Wall Street leaps, and S&P 500 rallies 1.6% as US shoppers drive the economy
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Great expectations - inflation fears subside :Mike Dolan

And just like that... it was gone.

Great expectations - inflation fears subside :Mike Dolan
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Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after inflation data clears the way for cuts to rates

Wall Street ticked higher after the latest update on inflation came in almost exactly as economists expected

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after inflation data clears the way for cuts to rates
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Fed's Bostic says a 'little more data' needed to support cutting rates

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic on Tuesday said recent economic data has made him "more confident" the U.S. central bank can get inflation back to its 2% target, but he

Fed's Bostic says a 'little more data' needed to support cutting rates
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US producer inflation slows as pricing power diminishes

U.S. producer prices increased less than expected in July as the cost of services fell by the most in nearly 1-1/2 years amid signs of diminishing pricing

US producer inflation slows as pricing power diminishes
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US wholesale inflation cooled in July in sign that price pressures are continuing to ease

Wholesale price increases in the United States eased in July, suggesting that inflation pressures are further cooling as the Federal Reserve moves closer to cutting interest rates, likely beginning next month

US wholesale inflation cooled in July in sign that price pressures are continuing to ease
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Market lull as PPI eyed, Nikkei returns to base

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Much like Wall Street's rapid healing on Friday, Japanese stocks completed their week-long, hair-raising round trip on Tuesday as

Market lull as PPI eyed, Nikkei returns to base
Economy|Finance|Political

Vance backs Trump's support for a presidential 'say' on Federal Reserve's interest rate policy

JD Vance has endorsed former President Donald Trump’s call for the White House to have “a say” over the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies — a view that runs counter to decades of economic research suggesting that politically independent central banks are essential to controlling inflation and maintaining confidence in the global financial system

Vance backs Trump's support for a presidential 'say' on Federal Reserve's interest rate policy
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Shrinking cash cushions may pinch US consumer spending, SF Fed report says

Middle- and low-income U.S. families now have significantly fewer liquid resources like bank deposits than they were on track to have before the disruptions of the COVID-19

Shrinking cash cushions may pinch US consumer spending, SF Fed report says
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US consumer medium-term inflation expectations drop

U.S. consumers' medium-term inflation expectations eased substantially in July even as their near- and longer-term outlooks for price pressures held steady, although households are

US consumer medium-term inflation expectations drop
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Harris believes Fed should make decisions independent of the president, CNBC reports

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris believes the Federal Reserve should make decisions independent of the president, CNBC reported on Friday, citing a Harris aide.

Harris believes Fed should make decisions independent of the president, CNBC reports
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Trump says he ‘made a lot of money’ so he should have a say in when you get a rate cut

Trump says he ‘made a lot of money’ so he should have a say in when you get a rate cut

Trump says he ‘made a lot of money’ so he should have a say in when you get a rate cut
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Ebbing jobs fear sees calmer market waters

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The first reality check on July's jarring U.S. employment report suggests rising recession fears were overstated, allowing stocks to

Ebbing jobs fear sees calmer market waters
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Wall Street ends a wild and scary week almost exactly where it began. More tests loom next week

U.S. stocks closed a wild, whipsaw week for Wall Street with modest gains

Wall Street ends a wild and scary week almost exactly where it began. More tests loom next week
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Fed's Schmid says he's more confident inflation heading to 2% goal

Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Jeff Schmid, one of the U.S. central bank's more hawkish policymakers, said on Thursday that recent "encouraging" data gives him more confidence

Fed's Schmid says he's more confident inflation heading to 2% goal
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Fed policymakers signal rate cuts ahead, but not because of market rout

Federal Reserve policymakers are increasingly confident that inflation is cooling enough to allow interest-rate cuts ahead, and they will take their cues on the size and

Fed policymakers signal rate cuts ahead, but not because of market rout
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Mortgage rates plunge to lowest level in more than a year

Mortgage rates plunge to lowest level in more than a year

Mortgage rates plunge to lowest level in more than a year
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US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected in latest week

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting fears the labor market is unraveling were overblown and the gradual

US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected in latest week
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The Fed has cut rates amid stock swoons before. Not this time

A sharp slowdown in the U.S. job market that touched off days of global stock-market turmoil also fueled speculation the Federal Reserve may not wait until its

The Fed has cut rates amid stock swoons before. Not this time
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Yields rise after weak 10-year auction, heavy corporate supply

U.S.

Yields rise after weak 10-year auction, heavy corporate supply
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US 30-year mortgage rate drops on weak jobs data, Fed rate-cut signals

The interest rate for the most popular U.S. home loan plunged last week to its lowest level in 15 months, after the Federal Reserve signaled it could start cutting its policy

US 30-year mortgage rate drops on weak jobs data, Fed rate-cut signals
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BOJ eases market migraine, Super Micro aches

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan In an extraordinary round trip over the past week, world markets have rebounded sharply from days of turbulence - thanks in part to

BOJ eases market migraine, Super Micro aches
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Fed's not yet 'behind the curve' :Mike Dolan

The Federal Reserve may be a bit late cutting interest rates, but it's not yet behind the curve in forestalling a U.S. recession.

Fed's not yet 'behind the curve' :Mike Dolan
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PIMCO's Ivascyn says US likely to avoid recession but warns of dire fiscal picture

The U.S. economy is still on track for a soft landing despite signs of further weakening, but the country's deteriorating fiscal profile is prompting U.S. bond

PIMCO's Ivascyn says US likely to avoid recession but warns of dire fiscal picture
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Sleepy utilities sector shines as haven from US stock turbulence

Shares of utilities companies are presenting investors with a rare bright spot in the U.S. stock selloff, as turbulent markets prompt a shift away from the high

Sleepy utilities sector shines as haven from US stock turbulence
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Dollar poised for comeback, recent weakness just a hiccup: Reuters poll

The U.S. dollar will claw back some of its recent losses over the coming three months on expectations financial markets have again gone too far in pricing in

Dollar poised for comeback, recent weakness just a hiccup: Reuters poll
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Rollercoaster markets, Nikkei rebounds 10%

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The speed and scale of Tuesday's 10% Tokyo bounce after its worst day in 37 years suggests the wild global market swings of the past

Rollercoaster markets, Nikkei rebounds 10%
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US recession worries surge again. What is in the data?

An unexpectedly weak U.S. employment report, featuring a post-pandemic high in the jobless rate, has rekindled worries a recession may be in the offing that

US recession worries surge again. What is in the data?
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Fed's reverse repo drops to lowest in over 3 years

The New York Federal Reserve said it accepted $316.246 billion submitted to its overnight reverse repo facility on Monday, the lowest

Fed's reverse repo drops to lowest in over 3 years
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Fed's Daly: more confident inflation is on path to 2%

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly on Monday said she is "more confident" U.S. inflation is headed toward the Fed's 2% goal. 

Fed's Daly: more confident inflation is on path to 2%
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US bond rally overdone but Fed should have cut rates in July, BlackRock manager says

A recent U.S.

US bond rally overdone but Fed should have cut rates in July, BlackRock manager says
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US bond yield drop suggests lower mortgage rates may be coming

The financial market upheaval of the last several days may soon offer a silver lining to millions of U.S. households: Mortgage rates look set to fall further,

US bond yield drop suggests lower mortgage rates may be coming
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Federal Reserve issues 'living will' guidance for large US banks

The Federal Reserve issued new guidance on Monday for larger U.S. banks detailing how they should develop "living wills" detailing how they can be safely dissolved.

Federal Reserve issues 'living will' guidance for large US banks
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Attention, jittery investors: Stop panicking … this is what a soft landing should look like

Slowing job growth should come as no surprise.

Attention, jittery investors: Stop panicking … this is what a soft landing should look like
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Financial markets around the world stabilize after recent rout. Here's what to know

Markets on Wall Street and in Asia are stabilizing Tuesday following a mini-panic caused by an assortment of factors that stretched from late last week through Monday

Financial markets around the world stabilize after recent rout. Here's what to know
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Why the stock market is freaking out, but you shouldn’t

After a weaker-than-expected jobs report in July, markets have taken a tumble. CNN's Rahel Soloman explains why stocks are plunging and what you should do with your portfolio.

Why the stock market is freaking out, but you shouldn’t
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Hopes for gradual Fed rate cuts were always misplaced: McGeever

"Up the escalator, down the elevator shaft" is a well-worn FX market maxim describing the dollar's typical moves against the yen.

Hopes for gradual Fed rate cuts were always misplaced: McGeever
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Fed policymakers signal rate cuts ahead, but not recession

U.S. central bank policymakers pushed back on Monday against the notion that weaker-than-expected July jobs data means the economy is in recessionary

Fed policymakers signal rate cuts ahead, but not recession
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Key US bond yield curve turns positive on recession fears

A closely watched part of the U.S.

Key US bond yield curve turns positive on recession fears
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Yields rebound, curve inverts again after brief positive shift

U.S.

Yields rebound, curve inverts again after brief positive shift
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Dollar down as US rate cut bets rise, yen surges

A surge in the yen to a seven-month high led a broad dollar fall, as a slew of economic data last week raised the prospect of a U.S. economic

Dollar down as US rate cut bets rise, yen surges
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Elon Musk says Fed foolish not to have cut interest rates

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday the Federal Reserve needs to cut interest rates and that it was foolish for the U.S. central bank not to have done so already.

Elon Musk says Fed foolish not to have cut interest rates
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3 reasons to worry about July’s weak jobs report — and 1 reason not to panic

3 reasons to worry about July’s weak jobs report — and 1 reason not to panic

3 reasons to worry about July’s weak jobs report — and 1 reason not to panic
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Fed's Barkin tells PBS program he won't prejudge what to do at next meeting

By Michael S.

Fed's Barkin tells PBS program he won't prejudge what to do at next meeting
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Wall Street sees bigger 2024 Fed easing after soft jobs report

A surprisingly weak U.S. employment report for June has turned Wall Street confidence on a soft landing into near panic that a recession is looming, prompting major firms to change

Wall Street sees bigger 2024 Fed easing after soft jobs report
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US recession scare fuels searing rally in bonds, yield curve flip in view

A sharp repricing in U.S. interest rate cut expectations could give more fuel to a searing bond rally triggered by weakening economic data, as investors

US recession scare fuels searing rally in bonds, yield curve flip in view
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Four reasons to take a breath after the U.S. jobs report

The disappointing U.S. employment report for July unleashed a "Freakout Friday" moment in financial markets and triggered a wholesale resetting of expectations for how much

Four reasons to take a breath after the U.S. jobs report
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The Fed's high rates spur fear of slowdown, yet recession signals have so far proved wrong

The turmoil shaking global financial markets reflects a sudden fear that the Federal Reserve may have held its key interest rate too high for too long, heightening the risk of a U.S. recession

The Fed's high rates spur fear of slowdown, yet recession signals have so far proved wrong
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Fed's Goolsbee: don't want to 'blow through' full employment

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee said on Friday the U.S. central bank should move in a "steady" way, a mild pushback against the rush of market bets that the Fed will

Fed's Goolsbee: don't want to 'blow through' full employment
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Tech-heavy Nasdaq in correction as equity selloff deepens

Worries over tech earnings and a slowing U.S. economy slammed the Nasdaq Composite index on Friday as it extended recent declines to fall 10% below

Tech-heavy Nasdaq in correction as equity selloff deepens
Economy|Finance|US

US equity fund inflows continued in week to July 31 amid rate cut hopes

Investors put money into U.S. equity funds in the week through July 31 as they anticipated the Federal Reserve would signal interest rate cuts following its policy meeting, though an

US equity fund inflows continued in week to July 31 amid rate cut hopes
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Instant View: Soft July US payrolls number raises bets on 50 bp Sept ease

U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in July, while the unemployment rate increased to 4.3%, which could heighten fears that the labor market is deteriorating and potentially making

Instant View: Soft July US payrolls number raises bets on 50 bp Sept ease
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Fed seen cutting rates by half a point in Sept, after weak jobs data

Traders bet on Friday that the Federal Reserve will start easing policy in September with a big half-percentage-point interest rate cut, after government data showed employers added far

Fed seen cutting rates by half a point in Sept, after weak jobs data
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Fed rate cuts loom large as US job market slows sharply

U.S. central bankers may be having second thoughts about their decision earlier this week to hold borrowing costs steady, after a government report on Friday showed the job

Fed rate cuts loom large as US job market slows sharply
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Flaring economic worries threaten US stocks rally

Economic fears are roiling Wall Street, as worries grow that the Federal Reserve may have left interest rates elevated for too long, allowing them to hurt U.S.

Flaring economic worries threaten US stocks rally
Economy|Finance|US

Dollar hits four-month low as weak US jobs data boosts rate cut bets

The U.S. dollar dropped to a four-month low on Friday after a weaker-than-expected employment report for July raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will

Dollar hits four-month low as weak US jobs data boosts rate cut bets
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Wall Street slides after weak data kills early rally

The S&P 500 fell more than 2% and the Nasdaq more than 3% at one point late on Thursday, reversing early gains and closing the first session of August sharply lower after data spurred

Wall Street slides after weak data kills early rally
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US 30-year mortgage slides to lowest since February, Freddie Mac says

The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.73% this week, its lowest level since February as the bond market reacted to signs of

US 30-year mortgage slides to lowest since February, Freddie Mac says
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Dow closes nearly 500 points lower as investors fear the US economy is faltering

Dow closes nearly 500 points lower as investors fear the US economy is faltering

Dow closes nearly 500 points lower as investors fear the US economy is faltering
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U.S. Treasury futures in unchartered waters as Fed cuts loom: McGeever

As the first U.S. interest rate cut in this cycle draws closer, long and short positions in the Treasury futures market, and overnight repo lending

U.S. Treasury futures in unchartered waters as Fed cuts loom: McGeever
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US construction spending extends decline in June

U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in June and the prior month's data was revised lower as higher mortgage rates weighed on single-family homebuilding.

US construction spending extends decline in June
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The Fed is about to do something it hasn’t done since the pandemic

The Fed is about to do something it hasn’t done since the pandemic

The Fed is about to do something it hasn’t done since the pandemic
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Stocks slump in August kick-off as data reignites slowdown worries

U.S. stocks kicked off August sharply lower after a round of economic data on Thursday spurred concerns the economy may be slowing faster than anticipated

Stocks slump in August kick-off as data reignites slowdown worries
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Stock market today: Worries about the economy hit Wall Street, and the Dow drops nearly 500 points

U.S. stocks tumbled after weak data raised worries the Federal Reserve may have missed its window to cut interest rates before undercutting the economy’s growth

Stock market today: Worries about the economy hit Wall Street, and the Dow drops nearly 500 points
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As rate cuts near, investors assess whether Fed can stick the 'soft landing'

As U.S. rate cuts come into view, investors are confronting a new challenge: figuring out whether the Federal Reserve will be able to ease

As rate cuts near, investors assess whether Fed can stick the 'soft landing'
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Dollar gains on geopolitical tensions, pound slips after rate cut

The dollar gained on Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions drove a safe-haven boost, while the British pound fell after the Bank of England cut interest rates

Dollar gains on geopolitical tensions, pound slips after rate cut
Asia|Finance

Extraordinary rally rips through all markets

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

Extraordinary rally rips through all markets
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Fed's Powell: Recent price data bolstering confidence inflation moderating

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said recent inflation data is increasing the central bank's confidence that inflation pressures are moving back to the 2% target.

Fed's Powell: Recent price data bolstering confidence inflation moderating
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Instant view: FOMC does not change rates, but sets stage for September cut

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but opened the door to reducing borrowing costs as soon as its next meeting in September as inflation continues coming into line

Instant view: FOMC does not change rates, but sets stage for September cut
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Traders boost bets Fed goes big on Sept rate cut

Traders on Wednesday added to bets the Federal Reserve will start easing in September and go big when it does, even after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said policymakers are not thinking about a

Traders boost bets Fed goes big on Sept rate cut
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Fitch Ratings forecasts two US interest-rate cuts in 2024

Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday it expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates twice this year - in September and December.

Fitch Ratings forecasts two US interest-rate cuts in 2024
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Paychecks grew more slowly this spring, a sign inflation may keep cooling

Pay and benefits for America’s workers grew more slowly in the April-June quarter than in the first three months of the year, a trend that could keep price pressures in check and encourage the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve

Paychecks grew more slowly this spring, a sign inflation may keep cooling
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Gold climbs over 1% after Fed's Powell hints at early rate cut

Gold prices extended gains on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted that an interest rate cut could be on the table as

Gold climbs over 1% after Fed's Powell hints at early rate cut
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S&P 500, Nasdaq boosted by chip rally, Fed rate cut signals

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq scored their biggest daily percentage gains since Feb. 22 and the Dow rose on Wednesday as chip stocks rallied and the Federal Reserve kept

S&P 500, Nasdaq boosted by chip rally, Fed rate cut signals
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BOJ hikes with Fed ahead, Big Tech flubs

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan By any standards of an already busy year, markets are digesting an awful lot of information in a very short space of time - with a

BOJ hikes with Fed ahead, Big Tech flubs
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Tougher US credit conditions may help pave Fed's rate-cut path

Benign inflation data and a cooling job market aside, U.S. credit conditions featuring tepid loan demand and stiff terms may also be bolstering confidence among Federal

Tougher US credit conditions may help pave Fed's rate-cut path
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Fed's Powell puts September rate cut on table as US inflation cools

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday interest rates could be cut as soon as September if the U.S. economy follows its expected

Fed's Powell puts September rate cut on table as US inflation cools
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BOJ hikes, Fed next

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Investors in Europe will wake up to a volatile yen after the BOJ raised interest rates in a long-awaited move and a growing

BOJ hikes, Fed next
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Stocks rise; yields, dollar lower as Fed signals rate cut

MSCI'S global equities index registered its biggest daily gain in over five months on Wednesday and the dollar slightly pared losses after the U.S.

Stocks rise; yields, dollar lower as Fed signals rate cut
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Dollar falls as Fed signals likely September rate cut

The dollar added to losses on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but opened the door to reducing borrowing costs as soon as its next

Dollar falls as Fed signals likely September rate cut
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Fed Chair Powell says September interest rate cut could be 'on the table' as inflation cools

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has set the stage for the central bank’s first rate cut in four years

Fed Chair Powell says September interest rate cut could be 'on the table' as inflation cools
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Buckle up: Wall Street’s shaky July could be a preview for more sharp swings

For more than a year, the U.S. stock market went in mostly one direction, up, and in mostly one manner, quietly

Buckle up: Wall Street’s shaky July could be a preview for more sharp swings
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US job openings fall marginally, consumers less upbeat on the labor market

U.S. job openings fell modestly in June and data for the prior month was revised higher, suggesting the labor market continued to gradually slow and was not in

US job openings fall marginally, consumers less upbeat on the labor market
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U.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million as high interest rates slowly cool a hot labor market

U.S. job openings fell slightly last month, a sign that the American labor market continues to cool in the face of high interest rates

U.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million as high interest rates slowly cool a hot labor market
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Bond investors see 'dovish hold' from Fed, pile on yield curve steepeners

Bond investors, expecting the Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady this week but signal that rate cuts are imminent, are betting that the U.S.

Bond investors see 'dovish hold' from Fed, pile on yield curve steepeners
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Microsoft and job openings to hit pre-Fed vigil

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan To the extent that worries about pricey tech stocks and rising AI capex spending were partly behind last week's market shakeout,

Microsoft and job openings to hit pre-Fed vigil
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Europe's STOXX 600 gains as earnings flourish; focus on Fed decision

European shares closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by earnings-driven gains across several pockets of the market, with focus squarely on the Federal

Europe's STOXX 600 gains as earnings flourish; focus on Fed decision
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Stock market today: Asian stocks are mostly higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate

Asian stocks are mostly higher following a decision by the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate

Stock market today: Asian stocks are mostly higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate
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Discount window reform bill introduced as Fed works on its own overhaul

Federal Reserve efforts to overhaul a key emergency lending facility historically viewed with anxiety by banks are now being joined by potential congressional action.

Discount window reform bill introduced as Fed works on its own overhaul
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S&P 500 barely rises as investors await key results, jobs data, Fed meeting

The S&P 500 closed barely higher after Monday's choppy trading session as investors held their breath ahead of a raft of big technology company earnings, a

S&P 500 barely rises as investors await key results, jobs data, Fed meeting
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Fed likely to hold rates steady one last time as inflation fight finale unfolds

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at a two-day policy meeting this week but open the door to interest rate cuts as soon as

Fed likely to hold rates steady one last time as inflation fight finale unfolds
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The Fed nears its 2% solution after a punishing bout of rising prices

Inflation is nearing the Federal Reserve's 2% target, and the central bank is expected to begin cutting interest rates as soon as September.

The Fed nears its 2% solution after a punishing bout of rising prices
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US yield curve nears flip with jury out on recession signal

The longest and deepest U.S. Treasury yield curve inversion in history, a key bond market signal of an upcoming recession, could be nearing its end.

US yield curve nears flip with jury out on recession signal
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European shares close lower in lead-up to Fed, earnings

European shares ended a touch lower on Monday as investors remained risk averse at the start of an earnings-packed week, while global risk events such

European shares close lower in lead-up to Fed, earnings
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World stocks gain, US yields fall at start of jam-packed week

Global stocks advanced and longer-dated U.S. yields slipped on Monday, at the start of a week jammed with earnings and a trio of central

World stocks gain, US yields fall at start of jam-packed week
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Hoping for calm, bracing for more volatility

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Hoping for calm, bracing for more volatility
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Smart moves to make when the Fed starts cutting rates

Smart moves to make when the Fed starts cutting rates

Smart moves to make when the Fed starts cutting rates
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Federal Reserve is edging closer to cutting rates. The question will soon be, how fast?

Two years after launching an aggressive fight against inflation and one year after leaving its benchmark interest rate at a near-quarter-century high, the Federal Reserve is expected to signal this week that it will likely reduce borrowing costs as soon as September

Federal Reserve is edging closer to cutting rates. The question will soon be, how fast?
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Dow closes more than 600 points higher as investors gear up for rate cuts

Dow closes more than 600 points higher as investors gear up for rate cuts

Dow closes more than 600 points higher as investors gear up for rate cuts
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Fed seen on track for September rate cut after good inflation data

Federal Reserve policymakers on Friday got fresh evidence of progress on inflation, fueling expectations they will use the U.S. central bank's meeting next week to signal they

Fed seen on track for September rate cut after good inflation data
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Fed's preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut

The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation measure remained low last month, bolstering evidence that price pressures are steadily cooling and setting the stage for the Fed to begin cutting interest rates in September

Fed's preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut
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Cooling US inflation bolsters September rate cut hopes

U.S. prices increased moderately in June as the declining cost of goods tempered a rise in the cost of services, underscoring an improving inflation

Cooling US inflation bolsters September rate cut hopes
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Stocks try to shake it off and rotate

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The end of a hair-raising week for the stock market has left more questions than answers, with Thursday's bumper U.S. growth data

Stocks try to shake it off and rotate
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Spooked U.S. stock market faces tech earnings minefield, Fed meeting

Rattled investors are bracing for earnings from the market’s biggest tech companies, a Federal Reserve policy meeting and closely watched employment data in a

Spooked U.S. stock market faces tech earnings minefield, Fed meeting
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Markets nervy of their own over-confidence :Mike Dolan

Often the scariest thing in markets is a rout without a trigger. People are still unsure about the precise cause of the October 1987 crash, for example.

Markets nervy of their own over-confidence :Mike Dolan
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US inflation data lifts global stocks, lowers Treasury yields

A gauge of global stocks climbed for the first time in four sessions on Friday as equities steadied after a sharp selloff and U.S. economic data showed an

US inflation data lifts global stocks, lowers Treasury yields
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Fed seen holding rates steady in July, start cuts in Sept

Federal Reserve policymakers are seen leaving their short-term interest-rate target in the 5.25%-5.50% range next week and waiting until September to start a string of quarter-point

Fed seen holding rates steady in July, start cuts in Sept
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Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as applications remain at elevated, but not troubling levels

Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but applications remained at recently elevated, though not troubling levels

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as applications remain at elevated, but not troubling levels
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In a Trump win, economists see revived inflation and a more wary Fed

By Michael S.

In a Trump win, economists see revived inflation and a more wary Fed
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US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate

The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates

US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate
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Record house prices depress US home sales in June

U.S. existing home sales fell more than expected in June as the median house price set another record high, but improving supply and declining mortgage rates

Record house prices depress US home sales in June
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Fed to cut rates twice this year, with first move in September, economists say: Reuters poll

The Federal Reserve will cut interest rates just twice this year, in September and December, as resilient U.S. consumer demand warrants a cautious approach

Fed to cut rates twice this year, with first move in September, economists say: Reuters poll
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The worst may be over for homebuyers

The worst may be over for homebuyers

The worst may be over for homebuyers
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Fed may be on cusp of emerging from 'elevated' inflation blues

In September 2021, after absorbing three months of price hikes that were more than double the Federal Reserve's 2% target, U.S. central bank staff and

Fed may be on cusp of emerging from 'elevated' inflation blues
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US Fed fines Green Dot $44 million for numerous unfair and deceptive practices

The U.S.

US Fed fines Green Dot $44 million for numerous unfair and deceptive practices
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Vanguard favors high-quality credit as US economy nears 'turning point'

Top U.S. asset manager Vanguard favors high-rated corporate debt over riskier high-yield companies' bonds as it seeks protection against the possibility a

Vanguard favors high-quality credit as US economy nears 'turning point'
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Global equity funds draw fourth weekly inflow amid rate cut bets

Global equity funds attracted inflows for a fourth successive week in the seven days to July 17, spurred by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut after recent data showed cooling

Global equity funds draw fourth weekly inflow amid rate cut bets
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Fed faces wave of data before deciding on end-of-summer rate cut

Investors have locked onto the U.S. central bank's Sept. 17-18 meeting for the start of interest rate cuts that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has said

Fed faces wave of data before deciding on end-of-summer rate cut
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Dollar climbs for the week, cyber outage unsettles investors

The dollar climbed on Friday and was set to snap a two-week streak of declines as a worldwide cyber outage that affected banks, airlines and broadcasters

Dollar climbs for the week, cyber outage unsettles investors
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Fed's Daly says 'not there yet' on price stability

By Michael S.

Fed's Daly says 'not there yet' on price stability
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Key U.S. mortgage rate drops to lowest since March, Freddie Mac says

The average interest rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to its lowest level since mid-March this week, a welcome development for a housing

Key U.S. mortgage rate drops to lowest since March, Freddie Mac says
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IMF says U.S. should raise taxes, wait until late 2024 to cut rates

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said the U.S.

IMF says U.S. should raise taxes, wait until late 2024 to cut rates
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Summer auto plant shutdowns, Hurricane Beryl boost US weekly jobless claims

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but that did not signal a material shift in

Summer auto plant shutdowns, Hurricane Beryl boost US weekly jobless claims
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More Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs settle at higher levels in recent weeks

U.S. filings for unemployment benefits rose again last week and appear to be settling consistently at a slightly higher though still healthy level

More Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs settle at higher levels in recent weeks
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European Central Bank leaves key interest rate at 3.75%, waits for signs inflation is under control

The European Central Bank left its key interest rate benchmark unchanged Thursday as its rate-setting council and President Christine Lagarde take their time to make sure stubborn inflation is firmly under control before lowering rates again

European Central Bank leaves key interest rate at 3.75%, waits for signs inflation is under control
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Fed rate-cut hopes keep gold near record levels

Gold prices edged higher on Thursday, as expectations of a September interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve continue to gather momentum.

Fed rate-cut hopes keep gold near record levels
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Oil prices steady as US rate-cut hopes contend with economic slowdown signals

Oil prices steadied on Thursday as investors wrestled with mixed signals about crude demand, with concerns about an economic slowdown in the U.S. contending with

Oil prices steady as US rate-cut hopes contend with economic slowdown signals
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Trump says he wouldn’t fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Don’t hold your breath

Trump says he wouldn’t fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Don’t hold your breath

Trump says he wouldn’t fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Don’t hold your breath
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Equifax sees Q3 revenue below estimates amid mortgage market slowdown

Consumer credit ratings firm Equifax forecast third-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday as higher-for-longer interest rates continue to derail recovery in mortgage

Equifax sees Q3 revenue below estimates amid mortgage market slowdown
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US firms point to slowing activity and softer labor market, Fed survey shows

U.S. economic activity expanded at a slight to modest pace from late May through early July with firms expecting slower growth ahead as they also reported

US firms point to slowing activity and softer labor market, Fed survey shows
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Ex-regional Fed president: Inflation headed lower, with interest rates likely to follow

Loretta Mester, having worked in the Federal Reserve system her entire career, rose to become president of the Cleveland Fed for a decade until her retirement on June 30

Ex-regional Fed president: Inflation headed lower, with interest rates likely to follow
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Fed's Waller says timing of interest rate cut 'drawing closer'

By Michael S.

Fed's Waller says timing of interest rate cut 'drawing closer'
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Top Fed officials say they are 'closer' to cutting interest rates

By Howard Schneider and Michael S.

Top Fed officials say they are 'closer' to cutting interest rates
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Trump says he mulls Jamie Dimon for US Treasury, won't try ousting Fed's Powell

Donald Trump will not try ousting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before the central banker's term ends and would consider JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon for

Trump says he mulls Jamie Dimon for US Treasury, won't try ousting Fed's Powell
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Dow and S&P 500 close at record highs as investors bet on September rate cut

Dow and S&P 500 close at record highs as investors bet on September rate cut

Dow and S&P 500 close at record highs as investors bet on September rate cut
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Fed's Kugler cautiously optimistic inflation headed to 2% target

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler on Tuesday expressed cautious optimism that inflation is returning to the U.S. central bank's 2% target, with goods,

Fed's Kugler cautiously optimistic inflation headed to 2% target
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No rush for US Fed to cut rates, IMF's chief economist says

Cooling inflation data is allowing the Federal Reserve to begin a "very reasonable" shift toward easing rates, but a still-strong U.S. labor market means that

No rush for US Fed to cut rates, IMF's chief economist says
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Powell stirs rate hopes, Trump trade cools

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan After a jarring Monday that spurred a wave of U.S. election trades, world markets zeroed in Federal Reserve easing hopes, China's

Powell stirs rate hopes, Trump trade cools
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Stock market today: Asian stocks slip, while Australian index tracks Wall St rally to hit record

Asian stocks are mostly lower even as investors wager that the Federal Reserve will come ahead with a cut to interest rates, while Australia's benchmark hit a new record

Stock market today: Asian stocks slip, while Australian index tracks Wall St rally to hit record
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Stocks rise, dollar flat on solid data and rate cut prospects

World stock indexes mostly rose and the U.S. dollar gained against the yen on Tuesday after solid U.S. retail sales data was taken as

Stocks rise, dollar flat on solid data and rate cut prospects
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Dollar rises on retail sales boost

The dollar rose on Tuesday, on track for a second straight daily gain, after a reading of retail sales proved to be firmer than expected, but was still soft

Dollar rises on retail sales boost
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Oil prices decline over 1% on Chinese demand jitters

Oil prices settled more than 1% lower on Tuesday, the third straight day of losses, on worries of a slowing Chinese economy crimping demand, though declines

Oil prices decline over 1% on Chinese demand jitters
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Confidence is growing on winning inflation fight, Fed's Daly says

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly on Monday said "confidence is growing" that inflation is heading toward the U.S. central bank's 2% goal, the bar that policymakers

Confidence is growing on winning inflation fight, Fed's Daly says
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Fed's Powell touts progress on inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Monday the three U.S. inflation readings over the second quarter of this year do "add somewhat to confidence" that the pace of price increases

Fed's Powell touts progress on inflation
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Powell says Federal Reserve is more confident inflation is slowing to its target

Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve is becoming more convinced that inflation is headed back to its 2% target and said the Fed would cut rates before the pace of price increases actually reached that point

Powell says Federal Reserve is more confident inflation is slowing to its target
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Powell says he will stay at Fed through end of term as chair

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday said he has no plans to leave his post as head of the U.S. central bank before his term expires, pouring cold

Powell says he will stay at Fed through end of term as chair
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Fed's Powell: Latest data 'add somewhat to confidence' inflation is returning to 2%

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Monday the three U.S. inflation readings over the second quarter of this year "add somewhat to confidence" that

Fed's Powell: Latest data 'add somewhat to confidence' inflation is returning to 2%
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NY Fed finds rise in credit rejection rate in June

Credit rejection rates were higher in June than earlier in 2024 but slightly lower than a year ago, new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Monday.

NY Fed finds rise in credit rejection rate in June
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Trump hit steepens curve; China's economy judders

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The shock shooting on Saturday of former President Donald Trump, who is seeking a return to the White House, is

Trump hit steepens curve; China's economy judders
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Wall St ends higher as investors firm bets on Trump win, rate cuts

Wall Street closed higher on Monday, building on Friday's rally as increasing expectations of a second Donald Trump presidency in the wake of a failed assassination

Wall St ends higher as investors firm bets on Trump win, rate cuts
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Powell opens key week of Fedspeak as rate cut case develops

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday kicks off what is shaping up as a key week of commentary from U.S. central bank officials taking stock of

Powell opens key week of Fedspeak as rate cut case develops
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In the Market: How regulators are using banks to illuminate shadow banks

The Federal Reserve has proposed new rules that would allow it to gather granular details about banks' exposure to shadow banks, a move that shows how regulators are

In the Market: How regulators are using banks to illuminate shadow banks
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Trump shooting ricochets in Treasuries

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu. Shock at the attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump is driving markets this Monday.

Trump shooting ricochets in Treasuries
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Dollar lower after Powell, crypto climbs as investors eye Trump win

The dollar fell slightly on Monday after comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while cryptocurrencies rose on bets that an assassination attempt

Dollar lower after Powell, crypto climbs as investors eye Trump win
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Goldman challenges Fed's demand it hold more capital after stress test, FT reports

Goldman Sachs has lodged an appeal with the U.S.

Goldman challenges Fed's demand it hold more capital after stress test, FT reports
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Expected US rate cuts have investors looking beyond Big Tech

Looming U.S. interest rate cuts are presenting investors with a tough choice: stick with the Big Tech stocks that have driven returns for more than a year or

Expected US rate cuts have investors looking beyond Big Tech
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US banking execs weigh macroeconomic risks, Fed's interest rate path

Executives from top U.S. banks remained divided over the U.S.

US banking execs weigh macroeconomic risks, Fed's interest rate path
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Unexpected bad news for inflation: Wholesale prices rose in June

Unexpected bad news for inflation: Wholesale prices rose in June

Unexpected bad news for inflation: Wholesale prices rose in June
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US producer price data points to subsiding inflation pressures

U.S. producer prices increased slightly more than expected in June amid a rise in the cost of services, but that did not change expectations that the Federal

US producer price data points to subsiding inflation pressures
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US wholesale inflation picked up in June in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

Wholesale prices in the United States rose by a larger-than-expected 2.6% last month from a year earlier, a sign that some inflation pressures remain elevated

US wholesale inflation picked up in June in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
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HCLTech projects growth as Indian IT industry bets on cautious recovery

India's No.3 IT services provider HCLTech reported a 6.7% rise in first-quarter revenue on Friday, and projected growth in most

HCLTech projects growth as Indian IT industry bets on cautious recovery
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Global bond funds see hefty inflows on expectations of rate cut

Global debt funds attracted inflows for a 29th straight week in the seven days to July 10 on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut amid weakening labour market conditions and easing

Global bond funds see hefty inflows on expectations of rate cut
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Stock market today: Wall Street rolls to the edge of records as hopes remain for cuts to rates

U.S. stocks rose after some mixed signals on big banks’ profits and inflation did little to dent Wall Street’s belief that easier interest rates are on the way

Stock market today: Wall Street rolls to the edge of records as hopes remain for cuts to rates
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Fed's Goolsbee says US economy looks back on track to 2% inflation

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee said on Thursday the U.S. economy looks like it is back on track to 2% inflation after a bump up earlier this

Fed's Goolsbee says US economy looks back on track to 2% inflation
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Fed's Musalem says cooler CPI data is 'encouraging'

Federal Reserve Bank of St.

Fed's Musalem says cooler CPI data is 'encouraging'
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IMF sees US Fed in position to cut interest rates later this year

The International Monetary Fund said on Friday it continues to believe that the Federal Reserve could start cutting interest rates later this year and should

IMF sees US Fed in position to cut interest rates later this year
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Fed's Daly says one or two rate cuts could be appropriate

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly on Thursday said that recent cooler inflation readings are a "relief" and she expects further easing in both price

Fed's Daly says one or two rate cuts could be appropriate
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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell slightly this week, providing modest relief for home shoppers facing record-high home prices

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
Economy|Finance|US

PRICES DROP FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE START OF PANDEMIC (3pET)

The Consumer Price Index, a measurement of the average change in prices for a commonly purchased basket of goods and services, dropped 0.1% from May, which helped to slow the annual rate of inflation to 3% from 3.3% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest report.

PRICES DROP FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE START OF PANDEMIC (3pET)