The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -3.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -2.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -3.34%. US stocks today are extending last Friday’s selloff, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.66% and posted a 6-3/4 month low. The dollar today extended last Friday’s selloff on concern the Fed is behind the curve with policy support for a slowing US economy. Swap markets have now priced in a 100% chance the Fed...

The Federal Reserve's decision not to lower interest rates despite economic concerns sparks criticism and urgency for proactive measures.

Federal Reserve's decision-making process, rate adjustments, and economic impacts discussed in July monetary policy meeting.

Market activity and Fed's concerns may lead to an interest rate cut in September, impacting borrowing costs and employment.

"The bottom line is that the weaker-than-expected July employment report led us to change our baseline expectation for the first Fed to September."

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -2.48%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -4.10% this morning, extending last week’s losses as concerns intensified that the Federal Reserve is lagging in providing policy support for a slowing U.S. economy.

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -2.48%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -4.10% this morning, extending last week’s losses as concerns intensified that the Federal Reserve is lagging in providing policy support for a slowing U.S. economy.

A much-anticipated report Friday showed the US economy added just 114,000 jobs last month, well down from June and far fewer than expected, while the jobless rate rose to the highest level since October 2021.