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US inflation likely fell further last month as Fed prepares to cut rates next week

Inflation in the United States may have hit a three-year low in August, underscoring that the rate of price increases is falling back to pre-pandemic levels and clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting its key interest rate next week

The Independent UK

Bank of America CEO says we need to take action on the national debt now, while ‘we’re in relatively good times’

The national debt situation is so bleak it costs the federal government $3 billion per day just to pay the interest.

Fortune

Asian markets dip after Wall Street had its worst week in nearly 18 months

Asian stocks fell Monday after another rout hit Wall Street on Friday, as a highly anticipated update on the U.S. job market came in weak enough to add to worries about the economy

The Independent UK

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Why the mediocre jobs numbers might be a good thing for Kamala Harris

A weak employment report is just the latest sign that the Federal Reserve could offer some relief

The Independent UK

Mixed Jobs Report Keeps Fed on Track for Rate Cuts: What the Experts Are Saying

The Fed will cut rates this month. The only question is by how much.

Kiplinger

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 cool in the coming months

The Independent UK

Fed Chair Declares Victory Over Inflation Surge

Federal Reserve's success in managing inflation faces public skepticism over high prices.

Top News

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

The Independent UK

Markets Rally On US Data After Dow Hits Record On Wall St

With the much-hyped earnings report from bellwether chip titan Nvidia now in the rearview mirror, traders are once again able to concentrate on economic matters and the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rate cuts.

Latin Times

Asian Markets Rally On US Data After Dow Hits Record On Wall St

Asian markets rose Friday after a record day on Wall Street, boosted by a strong round of US data that reassured investors over the health of the world's top economy, while focus turns to the release of key inflation figures.

International Business Times

Interest rate cut expectations just keep getting deeper as Powell's 'risk bias' changes

"We believe it puts the Fed on track to deliver a roughly 100 bp step-down in rates by the end of this year."

Fortune

Jackson Hole: how a meeting of bankers in a remote Wyoming valley could have consequences for us all

The economic world recently turned its attention to the resort of Jackson Hole, in a remote Wyoming valley. The annual economic policy symposium of central bankers, policymakers, academics and financial gurus took place in this unlikely spot, producing outcomes that hold significant implications for economies worldwide.

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1 Dividend Stock Yielding Over 5% to Buy Before the September Rate Cut

With the Fed expected to cut rates at the September meeting, Ford looks like a good stock to buy with its over 5% dividend yield.

Latin Times

Markets Stutter After Rally, Oil Dips But Middle East Worries Linger

A string of supportive data in recent weeks and comments from top Federal Reserve officials have helped push equities higher in August after starting the month in turmoil on fears of a US recession.

The Conversation

Stand by for interest rate cuts: the US is about to start, so expect Australia to follow

Just three weeks ago, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock declared interest rate cuts unlikely in the next six months. But if there was any doubt about what’s going to happen to global interest rates, the US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell removed it on Saturday.

International Business Times

San Francisco Fed President Signals Imminent Quarter Percentage Point Rate Cut

Mary Daly said the "most likely" outlook involves continued gradual declines in inflation alongside steady and sustainable job growth.

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International Business Times

Markets Retreat After Rally, Oil Dips But Middle East Worries Linger

Asian markets slipped Tuesday following a tepid day on Wall Street as traders took a breather from a recent rally fuelled by bets on a US interest rate cut, while oil eased from a surge caused by Middle East tensions.

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3 Under-the-Radar Stocks That Could Be Tomorrow's Blue Chips

Investors will increasingly focus on upcoming economic data to gauge soft landing odds that have helped drive stock performance in 2024. Given an evolving macroeconomic landscape, it could be wise to invest in under-the-radar socks Workday (WDAY), CrowdStrike (CRWD), and Novavax (NVAX), which could be tomorrow’s blue chips. Read more.

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Stocks Set to Open Mixed as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data and Nvidia Earnings

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.11%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.10% this morning as market participants awaited an earnings report from semiconductor stalwart Nvidia as well as the release of the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge later in the week.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data and Nvidia Earnings

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.16%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.23% this morning as market participants awaited an earnings report from semiconductor stalwart Nvidia as well as the release of the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge later in the week.

International Business Times

Bitcoin Weekend Recap: $BTC Targets $65K Amid Positive ETF Flows, Fed Chief's Statement

Bitcoin was climbing toward $65,000 during the weekend even as some bad news hit the crypto community – specifically, the digital coin added around $4,000 in two days.

Top News

Asian Stocks Mixed As U.S. Fed Hints At Rate Cuts

Asian stocks show mixed performance as U.S. markets surge on Fed rate cut expectations. Powell's dovish stance impacts global markets.

The Independent UK

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street rallies as 'time has come' for rate cuts

Asian stocks are mixed after U.S. stocks rallied close to their records on the expectation the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates soon to help the economy

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