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The Latest Breaking News from the Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve is about to cut rates … but by how much?

The move is widely expected – but will still be studied closely as dark clouds loom on the US horizon

The Guardian - UK

US Fed Expected To Announce Its First Interest Rate Cut Since 2020

The Federal Reserve is gearing up to announce its first interest rate cut for more than four years on Wednesday, with policymakers expected to debate how big a move to make less than two months before the US presidential election.

International Business Times

The week in audio: Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club; The Coming Storm; Proms 2024

A winning double act provide revealing literary insights; Gabriel Gatehouse dives back into American conspiracy culture; and Florence + the Machine are top of the Proms

The Guardian - UK

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Most Markets Rise As Traders Gear Up For Fed Rate Cut

More data suggesting the Federal Reserve was winning the battle against inflation provided an extra kick for equities after another rollercoaster week that started with big losses fuelled by US recession worries.

Latin Times

Stock Index Futures Inch Higher as Investors Mull Size of Fed Rate Cut, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.23%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.08% this morning, while Treasury yields slumped after fresh U.S. economic data left investors uncertain about the size of an anticipated interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Inch Higher as Investors Mull Size of Fed Cut

Barchart

Most Asian Markets Rise As Traders Gear Up For Fed Rate Cut

Asian markets mostly rose Friday and the yen sat around nine-month highs after another healthy day on Wall Street as investors gear up for an expected US interest rate cut next week.

International Business Times

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Will the Fed Cut Rates in September? Here's What Experts Predict

The race is already on to predict the trajectory of future reductions to borrowing costs.

Kiplinger

Will a Fed Rate Cut Lower Mortgage Rates?

A Federal Reserve interest rate cut, expected next week, is one of many influences on mortgage rates, along with inflation, job growth and a shrinking or thriving economy.

Kiplinger

Wholesale Prices Clear The Way For Fed Rate Cuts

The U.S. economy appears to have cleared the final hurdle for the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates next week with Thursday's data showing wholesale prices on target with projections.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Rally With Wall St After US Inflation Eases Further

A surge in tech firms Thursday helped Asian markets track a Wall Street rally after data showed US inflation at a more than three-year low, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.

International Business Times

Mixed August CPI Report Seals September Rate Cut: What the Experts Are Saying

A good-but-not great reading on consumer inflation sets up the Fed to reduce rates by a quarter-point at its next meeting.

Kiplinger

US Consumer Inflation Eases More Than Expected In August

US consumer inflation eased more than expected last month, according to government data published Wednesday, bolstering expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.

International Business Times

US Inflation Hits Three-Year Low, Fed Expected To Cut Rates

US inflation at a three-year low, potential Fed rate cuts. Gas prices decline, wage growth moderates, impacting economy and presidential race.

Top News

US Economy Faces Fragility Amid Rate Cut Speculation

Explore the impact of the economy on the upcoming U.S. presidential debate, with a focus on market trends, job market weaknesses, and potential Fed rate cuts.

The Independent UK

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

Barchart

2 Ways to Invest in a 'Soft Landing' for Stocks

As the Federal Reserve aims for a 'soft landing' to tame inflation without harming the economy, regional banks are poised to benefit, and two ETFs, the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT) and the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE), offer a strategic way to invest in this sector.

Reason

How Inflation Breaks Our Brains

From salt riots to toilet paper runs, history shows that rising prices make consumers—and voters—grumpy and irrational.

The Independent UK

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

Jobs report will help Federal Reserve decide how much to cut interest rates

Friday’s monthly jobs report will likely mark a pivotal moment for the economy and the Federal Reserve

StockNews.com

3 High-Quality Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

Dividend-paying stocks offer investors a reliable income during volatile markets and can help hedge against inflation, particularly as dividends increase over time. Hence, fundamentally solid dividend stocks Merck & Co. (MRK), Verizon Communications (VZ), and Altria Group (MO) could be ideal buy-and-hold candidates. Read more….

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