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The Fed is expected to begin cutting interest rates later this year, which could significantly help the stock market. But why is that? And how does this process work?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -0.72%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.00%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.94%. Stock indexes Tuesday posted moderate losses, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrials, and...

A senior Federal Reserve official confirmed Tuesday that she recently raised her prediction for interest rates over the longer term due to the enduring strength of the US economy.

The first quarter of 2024 brought with it even more impressive gains helping to push the S&P 500 (SPY) to new heights. That is then...this is now. Meaning that there is good reason to believe the pace of gains will slow tremendously. Gladly 44 year investment veteran Steve Reitmeister shares…

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.20%. The dollar Tuesday fell back from a 4-1/2 month high and posted moderate losses. Tuesday's strength in the euro sparked long liquidation in the dollar. The dollar extended its losses after Fed Presidents Daly and Mester expressed their support for...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is down -1.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.51%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately lower, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is down -1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.47%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately lower, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones...

The gold industry’s prospects are bright, fueled by the anticipation surrounding potential interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve this year. Against this backdrop, quality gold stocks Centamin plc (CELTF), Centerra Gold (CGAU), and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY) could be solid buys now. Read on….

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.21%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.25% this morning as market participants geared up for the latest reading on U.S. job openings while also awaiting comments from Fed officials.

Focus is now turning to the release of US jobs figures at the end of the week, which could have a bearing on the central bank's decision-making in light of a recent batch of above-par inflation readings.

The USA-FED-MCT reported a decrease in price pressures in February, potentially signaling a slowdown in inflation. This indicator is crucial for assessing ...