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Scott Bessent Admits Parts Of US Economy Are In Recession, Says Overall Still In 'Good Shape'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blamed the current state of the economy on Federal Reserve policies and attributed high inflation to high government spending during the COVID era, which the Trump Administration is cutting.

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It’s getting harder to separate the stock market from the economy. That means the Fed and Congress have more incentive to help Wall Street

A $1 increase in stock wealth leads to a $0.05 marginal propensity to consume, up from less than $0.02 in 2010, according to Oxford Economics.

Fortune

The Insider Report: The Bulls Can Thank Tech

Stocks were up across the board last week, and weathered numerous headlines including a rate cut, a trade meeting between the U.S. and China, as well as earnings season. The Nasdaq led the way higher, closing up 2.24%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average followed, closing up 0.74%. The SP 500…

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Earnings, Manufacturing Data and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

Markets enter November following a strong finish to October, with U.S. stocks closing higher on Friday as the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all posted gains driven by impressive tech earnings and optimism around potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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5 Ways Fewer Jobs for Everyone Else Might Help Your Finances

Over the last few years, the Fed has been paying attention to various economic indicators to determine how to proceed with interest rate decisions, one of which is job creation in the United States....

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Bessent: U.S. faces broader recession risk without more Fed cuts

The Fed signaled the next rate cut isn't a sure thing

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Fed Rate Cuts Are Here and Could Change Your Finances — What You Can Do Now

You may have mentally marked Oct. 29 on your calendar. For homebuyers and current owners thinking about refinancing, that date can't come soon enough.

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3 Safest Investments To Hold In The Current Trump Economy

The Trump economy is marked by tax cuts, tariffs and shifting Federal Reserve interest-rate policy. Inflation stood at 2.9% in August 2025.

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I Asked ChatGPT What More Fed Rate Cuts Mean for the Economy — Here’s What It Said

The Fed cut interest rates for the first time in 2025. ChatGPT explains how lower rates may impact inflation, housing, jobs and the stock market.

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Trump's White House Bathroom Renovation Sparks Fury, Economist Slams 'Clearly Wrong' Inflation Data And More: This Week In Economy

As the week comes to a close, here’s a quick recap of the top stories that dominated the headlines, from the world of politics to the economy and the stock market.

Benzinga

I’m a Financial Advisor: The 5 Best Places To Invest Your Cash When Interest Rates Fall

The Federal Reserve's long-awaited interest rate cut finally arrived in September, when the central bank lowered its benchmark overnight...

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Jobs Down 33%, Stocks Up 75% — Expert Blames Fed Policy, Not AI As 'Scariest Chart In The World' Sparks Internet Debate

A viral chart showing the SP 500 soaring while job openings plunge has fueled fears that artificial intelligence is splitting the American economy in two. Since ChatGPT's debut in November 2022, the SP 500 has surged more than 70%, while job openings have fallen about 30%. Journalist Derek Thompson, writing…

Benzinga

CEO Andy Jassy says Amazon’s 14,000 layoffs weren’t about cutting costs or AI taking jobs: ‘It’s culture’

Jassy said the cuts weren’t AI-driven, “not right now at least.”

Fortune

Stocks Finish Higher on Earnings Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.48%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.27%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Magnificent 7's Reign Rolls On, Powell Puts Chill On Rate-Cut Hopes: This Week In Markets

Wall Street's love affair with mega-cap tech shows no signs of cooling. The SP 500 just wrapped up its sixth straight month of gains, climbing more than 40% since the post-tariff lows in April. But once again, it's the so-called Magnificent Seven doing the heavy lifting.

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Dollar Gains and Gold Falls on Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.27% and posted a fresh 2.75-month high. Hawkish comments on Friday from Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid, Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack were supportive of the dollar when they cited reasons for opposing Fed...

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Nasdaq 100 Rebounds, Amazon Jumps 10% On Strong Earnings: What's Moving Markets Friday?

Tech stocks edged higher Friday, rebounding from Thursday's 1.5% drop in the Nasdaq 100 as upbeat earnings from mega-cap giants kept the rally momentum alive.

Axios

The rate cut skeptics' case

Federal Reserve hawks argue that cutting rates further right now would be a mistake.

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Powell said companies are “making money in building [data centers]—it’s not about 25 basis points here or there.”

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Stocks Supported by Solid Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.14%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.59%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Firms on Hawkish Fed Speak

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22% and posted a fresh 2.75-month high. Hawkish comments today from Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan were supportive of the dollar when they cited reasons for opposing Fed rate cuts. The dollar also rose...

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Stocks Rally on Strong Amazon Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.46%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.94%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.43%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Yesterday’s bloodbath in stocks was ‘the end of the cutting season,’ BofA says: Now we’re on alert for the ‘fail risks’ of 2025

No major central banks are expected to cut rates again this year, BofA predicts.

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Why Now is the 'Just Right' Time to Do Those Home Upgrades

Interest rates are dropping and tax credits are expiring, creating a short opportunity to save on home upgrades.

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Nasdaq Futures Soar as Amazon and Apple Results Boost Sentiment

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are trending up +1.15% this morning as strong quarterly results and guidance from Amazon and Apple boosted sentiment.

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