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Bitcoin Taps $117,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Shine On Federal Reserve Rate Cut

Cryptocurrency markets rallied on Thursday morning after the Federal Reserve delivered its anticipated 25-basis point rate cut, lifting risk sentiment across digital assets

Benzinga · Sep 18, 2025

Economists Warn 'Stagflation Is In The Room' Amid Interest Rate Cut News: 'The Fed Has No Idea Where Inflation Will Be,' Says Peter Schiff

Leading economists are reacting to the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, with some lauding the central bank’s independence, and others warning of difficult times ahead.

Benzinga · Sep 18, 2025

Stocks Settle Mixed on Hawkish Fed Chair Powell Comments

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.21%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.09%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Sep 17, 2025

Gold Heads For Best Performance In 46 Years, But Expert Warns It Signals 'Loss Of Trust In Policy And Currency Stability'

Gold’s historic rally above $3,500 an ounce has put the precious metal on track for its best annual performance in 46 years, fueled by a weakening U.S. dollar, expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, and deep-seated concerns over the stability of traditional financial systems.

Benzinga · Sep 5, 2025

NBA Western Conference Tiers: This Team Tops Deepest Conference in Modern Era

The Thunder won the title and could be even better this season, while the Nuggets are right behind after an A+ offseason.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 3, 2025

Wall Street May Be Overlooking Dangers Of Trump's Ongoing Fed Assault, Warn Economists: 'Financial Markets Might Not…'

In a recent survey, economists have cautioned that the financial markets are not fully considering the potential risks of President Donald Trump’s ongoing assaults on the Federal Reserve.

Benzinga · Sep 1, 2025

Powell's Rate Cut Signal, Nvidia's Earnings, US GDP Data On Blockchain, Economic Crisis Signal And More: This Week In Economy

It was a weekend filled with significant developments in the world of finance and technology. From the Federal Reserve’s potential rate cut to Nvidia’s earnings, here’s a quick rundown of the top stories that you might have missed.

Benzinga · Aug 31, 2025

Powell's Rate Cut Plans, Trump's Investment Strategy And More: This Week In Politics

It’s been an eventful week, with significant developments in the tech, finance, and political sectors. Here’s a quick roundup of the top stories that made headlines.

Benzinga · Aug 31, 2025

Stocks Settle Lower as Bond Yields Rise

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down by -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.31%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.37%, and September...

Barchart · Aug 25, 2025

Stocks Turn Mixed on Strength in the Magnificent Seven Megacaps

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.15%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.03%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.13%, and September...

Barchart · Aug 25, 2025