The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Reports of the American economy's demise look to have been greatly exaggerated.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.95%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.95%. US stocks today are moving higher, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrials, and...

Wall Street extends its winning streak as investors feel more confident about the economy.

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.11%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.24% this morning as investors awaited a flurry of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and an earnings report from retail giant Walmart.

The central bank meets Sept. 17-18 to decide interest-rate policy.

Recently released inflation numbers were tamer than expected, leading market participants to anticipate the Fed will cut rates at their next meeting. The stock market's seasonal buy will use this bullish information as wind to its back. The recent selloff in the stock market created an opportunity for bullish investors.…

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.09%. US stocks on Wednesday closed higher, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrials, and...

The annual increase in inflation slowed to below three percent for the first time in nearly 3.5 years.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday recovered from a 1-week low and rose by +0.01%. The dollar found support Wednesday on reduced expectations for a 50 bp rate cut by the Fed at the September 17-18 FOMC meeting after swaps markets showed the chances for a 50 bp rate cut...