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Stocks Soar Before the Open as Fed’s Big Rate Cut Boosts Sentiment, U.S. Economic Data and FedEx Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +1.48%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +2.03% this morning on expectations the Federal Reserve’s half-percentage-point rate cut will steer the U.S. economy toward a “soft landing,” while investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data and an…

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Bank of England widely expected to hold interest rates despite big US Fed cut

The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged later Thursday despite a big cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve, its first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago

The Independent UK

US Fed Makes Aggressive Rate Cut, Weeks Before Election

The US Federal Reserve cut its key lending rate by half a percentage-point Wednesday in its first reduction for more than four years, sharply lowering borrowing costs shortly before November's presidential election.

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Bank of England governor ‘optimistic’ that interest rates can be cut, after ‘no change’ decision today – as it happened

Cautious Bank of England governor says “we need to be careful not to cut too fast or by too much”, after leaving borrowing costs unchanged in 8-1 vote

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Asian Markets Rise After Federal Reserve's Rate Cut

Asian markets respond positively to the Federal Reserve's rate cut, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 surging by 2.5%. Fed aims to boost investment amidst economic s...

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Stock market today: Asian markets forge higher after Fed's first rate cut in over 4 years

Asian markets have forged higher after the Federal Reserve kicked off its efforts to prevent a recession in the U.S. with a bigger-than-usual cut to interest rates

The Independent UK

Tokyo Surges On Weak Yen As Asian Traders Cheer Big US Rate Cut

Tokyo's Nikkei led Asian markets higher Thursday as the yen hit a two-week high after the Federal Reserve announced a bumper interest rate cut and pledged a series of further reductions that boosted sentiment.

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ASX hits another all-time high on back of US rate cut

The ASX200 has hit a new high following the US Federal Reserve's "jumbo" interest rate cut, casting the spotlight on the RBA's upcoming decision

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Fed slashes rates by a half-point – what that means for the economy and the presidential election

In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve announced on Sept. 18, 2024, that it was cutting its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to a range of 4.75% to 5% – the first time the cost of borrowing has been lowered in four years.

The Conversation

The stock market dipped after a historic Fed rate cut. Here’s what the experts think

“This is a Fed that believes they are behind the curve,” Robert Minter, director of ETF Investment Strategy at abrdn, told Fortune.

Fortune

Trump Suggests Fed's Interest Rate Cut Could Be Political Move

Former President Trump questions Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, sparking debates on economic policy and political influence.

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Trump Suggests Fed's Interest Rate Cut Could Be Political

Former President Trump questions Federal Reserve's rate cut motives, sparking debate on economic policy and political dynamics.

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NSW government announces free weekend train travel in bid to avoid industrial action – as it happened

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S&P 500 Falls from a Record High on Hawkish Powell

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down by -0.29%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.45%. Stocks on Wednesday gave up mid-session gains and turned lower as...

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Federal Reserve cuts US interest rates for the first time in four years

Central bank makes cuts after holding rates at two-decade high in aggressive bid to cool inflation

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Stocks End Lower As Fed Cuts Rates, Gold Hits Record

Stocks closed lower on Wall Street after Fed's interest rate cut. Gold futures hit a new high. Fed Chair Powell expressed confidence in labor market.

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President Biden Hails Falling Inflation And Interest Rates

President Biden emphasizes the positive impact of declining inflation and interest rates on the post-Covid economic recovery.

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The Fed Could Cut Rates Again. What Should Savers Do About CDs and High-Yield Accounts?

Here's what to know about CDs and high-yield savings accounts before the Fed meets to possibly cut rates again.

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Federal Reserve Rate Cut Leads To Decline In Bond Yields

Federal Reserve's rate cut impacts bond yields and financial markets, influencing economic conditions.

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Dollar Pressured After FOMC Cuts Interest Rates by 50 bp

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday tumbled to a 14-month low and finished down by -0.12%. The dollar sank Wednesday after the FOMC cut the fed funds rate by 50 bp and projected another 50 bp of rate cuts by the end of the year. The dollar was also undercut...

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Federal Reserve Cautious Despite Progress In Economy

US inflation nears 2% target with no recession in sight. Federal Reserve cautious despite rate cuts. Chair Powell optimistic about progress.

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Fed Chair Powell Addresses Housing Inflation Concerns

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses concerns about housing inflation and supply challenges in the market.

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Stocks Dip As Investors React To Powell's Comments

Stocks react to Powell's remarks on labor market and Fed's rate cut, showing sensitivity to economic signals.

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Federal Reserve Chair: Half-Point Rate Cuts Not The New Norm

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell clarifies recent half-point rate cut and future rate adjustments, emphasizing data-driven decisions.

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Federal Reserve Chair Powell Addresses Labor Market Concerns

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discusses Fed's rate cut decision based on unemployment concerns and strong US economy.

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