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Donald Trump's Plans to Fight Inflation Would Actually Make it Worse, Economists Say

While experts also disagree with some of Vice President Kamala Harris's proposals, they say her plans are not "inflationary" when compared to her opponent's.

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Lower Rates, Surging Stock Market Fail To Ignite US IPO Market

Public listings on Wall Street have seen a slow comeback in 2024 despite a resilient US economy, a long-awaited interest rate cut by the central bank and stock valuations hitting record highs.

International Business Times

US inflation rate fell to 2.4% in September − here’s what that means for interest rates and markets

It wasn’t that long ago that the Federal Reserve, the central bank for the United States, was worrying that annual inflation would surpass 9% in the middle of 2022. The U.S. economy hadn’t seen prices rise that fast since the 1980s, and most everyone feared that a series of interest…

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CPI Report Points to Gradual Pace for Rate Cuts: What the Experts Are Saying

Inflation surprised to the upside last month but the disinflation trend remains on track.

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Hit Record High Ahead of CPI Report

Equities caught a bid ahead of the all-important September reading on consumer price inflation.

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China stocks decline amid economic recovery disappointment, while other markets in Asia rise

Shares in China have slumped as details of economic stimulus plans from officials in Beijing failed to meet investors' expectations, while other markets in Asia are higher

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Why Is the Fed Slashing Rates in a Strong Economy? Why Investors Are Worried And a 'Goldilocks' Jobs Report Is the Key

In September 2024, the Federal Reserve made a surprising move by slashing interest rates by 50 basis points—a bigger cut than most economists had predicted. While rate cuts are usually a sign of an economic slowdown, U.S. GDP remains relatively strong, leaving many market watchers puzzled. So, why the rate...

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Years of inflation have changed Americans’ spending habits. Here are their priorities as the Fed cuts rates

Trade-offs, spending cuts, and shifting priorities: Here's how Americans have reworked their budgets to manage inflation.

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Asian Markets Track Wall St Rally On Jobs Data

Asian markets rose Monday after a blockbuster US jobs report soothed any concerns about the world's top economy, while the dollar held gains with traders scaling back bets on another bumper interest rate cut.

International Business Times

September Jobs Report Indicates Fed May Not Cut Rates

September's robust jobs report may lead to less aggressive rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in November.

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US Job Openings Increase In August, Showing Labor Market Strength

US labor market shows growth in job openings, signaling economic resilience and potential hiring uptick.

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Federal Reserve's Rate Cut Impact May Take Months To Materialize

The Federal Reserve's recent rate cut may take time to impact the economy, with future cuts dependent on labor market conditions.

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Steady Unemployment, Moderate Job Growth May Halt Larger Rate Cuts From Fed

Chief U.S. economist at Bloomberg Economics, Anna Wong, said that the payroll growth count may turn out to be a surprise for some. She expects a higher figure for the September jobs: 188,000.

International Business Times

2 High-Yield REITs to Invest in Fed Rate Cuts

As the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, two high-yield REITs, Starwood Property Trust (STWD) and Ladder Capital (LADR), are emerging as attractive investment opportunities in the commercial real estate sector, offering yields over 7%.

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3 Insurance Stocks With Attractive Dividend Yields

As the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts reshape the economic landscape, insurance stocks are poised for growth. With rising portfolio values and the potential for lower insurance costs, this could be an opportune time for investors to scoop up the shares of MetLife (MET), Prudential Financial (PRU), and Lincoln National…

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Pound heads for biggest fall in 18 months after Bank of England governor hints at ‘more activist’ rate cuts; Oil hits $77 per barrel – as it happened

Andrew Bailey tells the Guardian the Bank could become a ‘bit more aggressive’ in cutting interest rates if news on inflation continued to be good

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed and the yen slips against the dollar

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks edged higher toward recent record levels

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Childcare Is A Men's Issue, Too

Last night's vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance revealed that only one of the candidates has a plan for paid family leave that factors in what women really need.

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Could the Election Affect Mortgage Rates?

Here's what to know about the election's impact on mortgage rates.

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Kamala Harris is closing in on the perfect economic message—but the left’s price-gouging exaggerations could undermine it

Harris, unlike some of her supporters, does not assert that universal market failure driven by excessive profit-taking is the cause of inflation.

International Business Times

Global Stocks Rise On Rate Hopes, Beijing Stimulus

Stock markets mostly rose Friday as slowing US and European inflation raised hopes of more aggressive interest rate cuts and China took measures to boost its struggling economy.

International Business Times

Inflation Continues To Cool, Paving Way For More Interest Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure rose just 0.1% in August, according to Commerce Department data

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Consumer Confidence Index Drops Significantly In September

Learn about the decline in American consumer confidence, job market concerns, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut in response to economic challenges.

International Business Times

Citigroup's China Expansion Plans Hit After Failing To Fix Data Management, Risk Control Issues: Report

The fines have hindered the bank's ability to comply with licensing regulations in China. And, to expand its operations into China, the bank needs a clearance letter from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

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The next banking crisis could be spurred by climate change

A first-of-its-kind analysis suggests 1 in 4 banks are at risk of a wipeout from unchecked climate change.

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