The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

A Federal Reserve interest rate cut, expected next week, is one of many influences on mortgage rates, along with inflation, job growth and a shrinking or thriving economy.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.42%. Stocks today recovered from early losses and are trading mostly higher,...

Inflation's down and growth is mediocre in Europe

A surge in tech firms Thursday helped Asian markets track a Wall Street rally after data showed US inflation at a more than three-year low, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up by +1.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +2.17%. Stocks on Wednesday recovered from early losses and settled higher, with...

A mixed CPI report had traders recalibrating their rate-cut bets.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.05%. The dollar Wednesday recovered from early losses and climbed to a 1-week high after the as-expected US Aug core CPI report diminished the chances of a 50 bp rate cut by the Fed at next week’s FOMC meeting, a supportive factor...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +1.52%. After starting the day in the red, stocks have rebounded this afternoon....

Blue-chip stocks provide stability, quality, and consistent growth during market volatility. With a mixed economic outlook, inflation nearing the Fed's target, and potential rate cuts ahead, high-quality blue-chip stocks like Visa (V), Salesforce (CRM), and Caterpillar (CAT) stand out as ideal choices in this volatile market for investors seeking stable…