The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.47%. Stocks today are mildly lower, pressured by higher bond yields. The...

"The general direction of U.S. employment signals an economy very far from 'recession,'" wrote UBS chief economist Paul Donovan.

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.48%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.67% this morning as Treasury yields extended their rise after Friday’s strong jobs report spurred a sharp paring of rate-cut expectations, while investors awaited U.S. inflation data, the start of the third-quarter…

Asian shares have advanced after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report raised optimism about the economy, sparking a rally on Wall Street

FOMC minutes, CPI and the start of earnings season will be capture the majority of investor attention this week.

"MBA’s forecast is for longer-term rates, including mortgage rates, to remain within a relatively narrow range over the next year."

Federal Reserve's rate cut decision faces scrutiny amid strong job market data and economic complexities.

”I assume several Fed officials regret doing so much.”

“From the perspective of developers, building affordable housing just does not pencil out.”

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up by +0.90%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.81%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +1.22%. Stocks rallied Friday as a stronger-than-expected US Sep payroll report bolstered...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.51% and posted a 7-week high. The dollar has rallied every day this week as stronger-than-expected US economic news reduced the chances for a 50 bp Fed rate cut at next month’s FOMC meeting. Friday’s US Sep payroll report added to recent...