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Powell Seals Another Rate Cut—Is This The Spark The Housing Market Needs?

Fed Chair Jerome Powell sent a clear message Wednesday, reiterating that the Federal Reserve is still leaning toward lower rates—and for the sluggish U.S. housing market, that could be the break it's been waiting for.

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Forget China, Federal Reserve Is Biggest Seller Of US Debt—By $1.5 Trillion, Even As Foreign Holdings Remain Stable

While much attention is often given to foreign ownership of U.S. debt, new analysis reveals that the Federal Reserve has been the most significant seller of U.S. Treasuries over the last three years.

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Trump's Pressure May Have Forced The Fed To Cut Rates, Says Steve Liesman: The Central Bank 'Does Not Exist In A Political Vacuum'

Political pressure from President Donald Trump may have been a factor in the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut decision, according to Steve Liesman, the Senior Economics Reporter at CNBC.

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Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, Nasdaq Futures Tumble Ahead Of Big Bank Earnings—Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Citigroup In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story.

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6 Fall Trends Homebuyers and Renters Need To Know Before Braving the Market

Much of the housing market has noticeably shifted toward a buyer's market. Keep the following trends in mind this fall as you hunt for the perfect home.

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How to Maximize Your Cash Reserve Before Next Rate Cut

Markets and economists are increasingly betting that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again at its October 29 meeting, and perhaps even more before...

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5 “Smart” Money Habits That End Up Costing Couples Thousands

Most DINK couples pride themselves on being financially responsible. They save diligently, pay bills on time, and stick to a budget. But even well-intentioned money habits can sabotage long-term wealth. According to the Federal Reserve, household savings rates have dropped since 2020, even though many couples say that they are…

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TSMC Faces Energy Threat, Trump's 'Genius Act' Sparks Hyperinflation Fears, Gold Predicted To Hit $5,000 By 2026: This Week In Economy

It was an eventful weekend in the world of finance and tech. Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories that made headlines.

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Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Hit 5% APY As Fed Rate Cut Sparks Urgency For Savers To Lock In Maximum Returns

Savers are rushing to secure the best rates as high-yield savings accounts reach up to 5% APY on Saturday following the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut.

Benzinga

Could digital currencies end banking as we know it? The future of money

Throughout history, control over money has been one of the most powerful levers of state authority. Rulers have long understood that whoever issues and manages the currency also commands the economy and, by extension, society itself.

The Conversation

Fed's Michael Barr Warns Inflation Could Stick Through 2027: Hints Rates May Remain Restrictive 'For Longer'

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr warned about a long and drawn-out battle against inflation, hinting that investors seeking rate cuts may have to wait a while longer.

Benzinga

Are Banks And Credit Unions Open On Columbus Day 2025?

Monday, October 13, 2025, is Columbus Day (also recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many parts of the country). Anytime a federal holiday rolls around,...

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Slip As Fed Minutes Signal Tariff-Related Uncertainty—PepsiCo, Delta, Levi Strauss In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs were updated in the story.

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Bitcoin, Dogecoin Gain, While Ethereum, XRP Move Sideways; Analyst Says BTC's Top Still Not 'On The Horizon'

Bitcoin rallied alongside the SP 500 on Wednesday, even as the Federal Reserve’s minutes raised tariff-induced inflation concerns.

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Trump's Tariffs Remain Fed's Biggest Risks To Rate Cuts, Minutes Say

President Donald Trump's trade tariffs continue to weigh on the outlook for growth and inflation, raising concerns over how long the Federal Reserve can stick with its planned cycle of interest rate cuts.

Benzinga

Looking For Yield? F/m's New ETF Pays Monthly—And Keeps It Tax-Free

As the Federal Reserve considers more rate reductions, F/m Investments is introducing a new fund to capture short-duration, tax-free income.

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Shutdown Blurs Jobs Data—But These Reports Back Other Fed Cuts

With the U.S. government shutdown still clouding official labor statistics, alternative data from private firms and banks is sending a clear message: the labor market is cooling, and markets are betting big that the Federal Reserve will respond with another rate cut at its Oct. 30 meeting.

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'We Have A Reckless Federal Reserve,' Says Gordon Johnson As Ken Griffin Warns Of Persistent Inflation, Historic Dollar Drop

Financial analyst Gordon Johnson issued a stark warning on X, accusing the Federal Reserve of “grossly negligent” behavior in failing to curb inflation. He said rising costs are pushing Americans to the brink, stating that people “can no longer afford life” — a situation he warns could lead to social…

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Trump's Tariffs And 'Dumb Policies' Are Hurting Business Demand, Says Anthony Scaramucci: Consumers Are 'Sheltering In Place'

Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci criticized President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies, blaming them for rising inflation, along with the slowdown in business and consumer demand.

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Moody's Chief Economist Says Not Having BLS Data Is 'A Serious Problem,' But Cites Private Data To Warn That Job Market Is 'Sputtering'

Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi declared the U.S. job market is “weak and getting weaker,” delivering his warning after piecing together an analysis from private-sector data.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher on Fed Rate-Cut Hopes and Earnings Optimism

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.36%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.55% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors wager that a resilient economy and further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve will continue to underpin corporate earnings.

The Guardian - US

Tariffs, ‘conversion therapy’ and mail ballots: key US supreme court cases to watch this term

Trump has voiced strong views on many of the issues the US high court will be tackling as justices assemble for new term

Fortune

What bubble? By this measure, the AI boom still isn’t at dotcom bust levels

Another key difference between now and the earlier boom-bust era is that the Federal Reserve is lowering rates instead of raising them.

The Guardian - US

US ‘flying blind’ at critical moment for economy, experts warn, with no jobs data amid shutdown

Data was collected for closely-watched jobs report before shutdown, but Trump officials so far defy calls to publish it

Axios

Trump's push for executive control runs into a hurdle: economic independence

On Tuesday, the White House withdrew E.J. Antoni's nomination to run the BLS.

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