The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.10%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.14% this morning as investors looked ahead to the release of U.S. inflation data later in the week, which will be scrutinized by Federal Reserve officials before their final meeting this year.

Shares are mostly lower in Asia, with South Korea's benchmark down 2.3%, after U.S. stocks rose to records on Friday

No nasty surprises in the November payrolls data leaves a quarter-point cut in play.

Federal Reserve officials analyze November jobs report cautiously, noting positive gains but considering broader labor market indicators.

Federal Reserve officials express optimism about the stable job market conditions and low unemployment rates in the US.

The November jobs report released Friday showed nonfarm payrolls surged by 227,000, a significant jump from October's weather and Boeing strike-related disruptions. Experts are weighing in on what the report could mean for interest rates in the future. 

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.34%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.67%. Stocks are climbing today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new record...

President-elect Trump's potential clashes with the Fed over interest rates and inflation could impact economic stability and borrowing costs for Americans.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.27%. The dollar recovered today from a 3-1/2 week low and is moderately higher. Short covering emerged in the dollar today after the University of Michigan US Dec consumer sentiment index rose more than expected to an 8-month high. The dollar...