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Asian markets swung between gains and losses Wednesday as traders tried to ascertain how big an expected Federal Reserve interest rate cut would be later in the day, while the dollar held gains against the yen after forecast-beating US data.

Asian shares are mostly higher as investors focus on prospects for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s first cut to interest rates in more than four years

The US Federal Reserve is all but certain to cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time in more than four years, a significant move likely to ripple through global financial markets.

Citigroup stock has a forward dividend yield of 4%. Wells Fargo believes that the stock could double over the next two and a half years as the company's CEO Jane Fraser tries to turn around the lender.

There are 3 very different paths for stocks following the Wednesday 9/18 Fed meeting. Some are quite bullish for the S&P 500 (SPY). And 1 outcome would spark a nasty sell off for stocks. Read on below to prepare your portfolio for what comes next.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up by +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.05%. Stocks on Tuesday relinquished early gains and closed little changed. Long...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rebounded from a 3-week low and finished up by +0.15% on signs of US economic strength. An unexpected increase in Tuesday’s US Aug retail sales report sparked short covering in the dollar. Also, Tuesday’s stronger-than-expected US Aug manufacturing production report was bullish for the...

“I think underlying economic conditions will be much more important to financial markets than the Fed's tactics at a particular moment,” Citi Wealth's CIO said.

Energy ETFs are becoming increasingly appealing due to rising oil prices and growing energy demand. Supply disruptions and potential Fed rate cuts further enhance profitability and investment potential in the energy sector. Therefore, it could be wise to consider watching energy ETFs: iShares Global Energy (IXC), Vanguard Energy Index Fund…

The debate about the upcoming Fed meeting centers around whether it will cut the funds rate by 25 or 50 basis points. But that may not be enough.

As the Fed gears up for its long-awaited September rate cut, here are 5 AI stocks that could benefit from more accommodative policy.