The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Hopes for a December rate cut are fading fast despite labor fears—Jerome Powell will have his work cut out attempting to unite the Fed

Weaker labor market data should be building the case for Powell to post a cut—and yet expectations are leaning toward the hawkish.

Fortune · Nov 12, 2025

No-Penalty CD or High-Yield Savings? What Works Best Now

Discover which option can help you reach your savings goals quickly.

Kiplinger · Nov 12, 2025

S&P Futures Climb as U.S. Government Shutdown Nears End, Fed Speak on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.35% this morning as optimism that the U.S. government shutdown is nearing an end boosted sentiment.

Barchart · Nov 12, 2025

Dollar Slides on Signs of US Labor Market Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 1.5-week low and is down by -0.22%. Signs that the US labor market has weakened are weighing on the dollar after a report today from ADP showed US private employers shed more jobs than they created in the four weeks ending...

Barchart · Nov 11, 2025

A Dovish Shift In Monetary Policy Breathes New Life Into Direxion's NAIL ETF

With the Federal Reserve moving away from its prior efforts to tighten money supply, the measure theoretically provides relief for many economic entities. Under basic economic principles, reduced costs of borrowing encourage capital expenditures, investments and other growth-centered activities. However, one of the more obvious beneficiaries is the housing market.

Benzinga · Nov 11, 2025

Welcome to the era of 'low-hire, more-fire,' warns top economist—the days of talent hoarding are over

"As the focus among businesses now turns to efficiencies and increasing productivity, we expect layoffs to increase, causing unemployment to rise."

Fortune · Nov 11, 2025

Stock Index Futures Slip on AI Caution

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.22%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.39% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street after yesterday’s rally amid renewed concerns over the valuations of some of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom.

Barchart · Nov 11, 2025

Fed Poised To Hold Interest Rates Steady As Economic Pressures Ease

Policymakers cut rates twice earlier in 2025 to cushion the economy from fiscal gridlock and slowing growth. With the shutdown resolved and key indicators improving, officials are likely to hold rates steady when they meet in December.

International Business Times · Nov 11, 2025

Shutdown to leave mark on US economy from lost paychecks, canceled flights

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Stocks Finish Sharply Higher on Plans to Reopen the US Government

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +1.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.81%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.20%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +1.56%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Nov 10, 2025