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Stocks Slump on US Economic Growth Risks

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...

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Dollar Falls on a Global Rout of Risk Assets

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...

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Federal Reserve Expected To Make Significant Rate Cut

Speculation grows over the size of the anticipated rate cut at the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting in September.

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Global Equity Markets Plunge on Risk-Off Sentiment in Asset Markets

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -3.53%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -2.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -4.23%. US stocks today are extending last Friday’s selloff, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq...

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Recession Is Not Inevitable, Despite Stock Market Slump

A few reasons to remain calm about the economy

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Global Central Banks Begin To Trim Interest Rates

Global inflation rates are falling, prompting central banks to consider interest rate cuts. Federal Reserve in the US yet to act amidst market speculation.

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Federal Reserve Faces Pressure To Cut Rates Amid Economic Concerns

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

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Economists Urge Federal Reserve To Lower Rates For Economic Recovery

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

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Federal Reserve Likely To Implement Larger Interest Rate Cut

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

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Powell faces a market mutiny if he doesn't make a September rate cut—Wall Street has 'locked in' timings after unemployment concerns

"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."

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Stocks Set to Open Sharply Lower as Global Market Rout Intensifies

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.

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Stocks Set to Open Sharply Lower as Global Rout Intensifies

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Stocks Hammered After US Data Fans Recession Fears

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.

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Global selloff: Wall Street plunges, as FTSE 100 posts biggest fall in months – as it happened

US recession fears and unwinding yen ‘carry trade’ hits markets, wiping 12% off Japan’s Nikkei

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Asian Stocks Tank After US Data Fans Recession Fears

Tokyo led a plunge across Asian equities Monday, while the yen hit a six-month high after weak US jobs data fanned fears of a recession in the world's top economy and boosted bets on several Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

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America may lose its economic exceptionalism because of the Fed, El-Erian warns

"This is the first time that I have a growth scare," said top economist Mohamed El-Erian.

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Despite the stock crash, the AI-fueled bubble will soon regain momentum, economist says

Capital Economics said a recession is unlikely and growth will even reaccelerate after a soft patch in the second half of this year.

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Volatility, Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets are, at least in the short term, selling every bounce they have and this should be remembered when analyzing news and earnings this week. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.

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Is the US headed for a recession?

The unexpected rise of US unemployment rate to a nearly three-year high has shaken the market and split economists.

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Weak jobs report shows 'there’s a strong case' for Fed rate cuts before next meeting, economist says

"From a risk management perspective we think there’s a strong case to act before September 18th."

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Stocks Routed on US Growth Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -1.84%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.38%. US stocks sold off Friday, with the S&P 500 falling to an 8-week low,...

The Independent UK

Unemployment rise spurs fears of slowdown, yet recession signals have been wrong — so far

A surprising rise in the unemployment rate last month has rattled financial markets and set off new worries about the threat of a recession — but it could also prove to be a false alarm

Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Dow Sinks 611 Points on Rising Recession Fears

A weak July jobs report sent stocks tumbling on worries the Fed is behind the curve on rate cuts.

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This accurate recession indicator is flashing red, but the ‘Sahm rule’ creator says ‘this time really could be different’

“I am not concerned that, at this moment, we are in a recession,” Claudia Sahm told Fortune, adding that “no one should be in panic mode today, though it appears some might be.”

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Dollar Falls Sharply on Soft US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -1.17% and tumbled to a 4-1/2 month low. The dollar sank Friday on the weaker-than-expected US Jul payroll report that showed the Jul payrolls rose less than expected and the Jul unemployment rate rose to a 2-3/4 year high. Also, wage pressures...

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