The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

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When the Federal Reserve is concerned about inflation, it increases the federal funds rate. Despite expressing such concerns, the Fed lowered it.

Request sets stage for historic test of presidential power as Trump pursues greater control of the Federal Reserve

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.46%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.19%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.63%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.57%. The dollar is climbing today on positive carryover from Wednesday when Fed Chair Powell said higher goods prices are feeding through to inflation and that the FOMC expects inflation to continue to build into next year, which may limit how...

The Federal Reserve may have delivered its first rate cut in nine months on Wednesday — but according to Goldman Sachs, it likely won't be the last.

Crypto supporters staged a flashy stunt in Washington, D.C., placing a foam-made golden statue of president Donald Trump holding a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on the National Mall.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.70%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.23%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The U.S. mortgage market is experiencing a resurgence not seen in years, as a sharp drop in borrowing costs prompted a wave of refinancing activity ahead of the Federal Reserve's widely expected interest rate cut—signaling that homeowners aren't waiting for policy confirmation to lock in savings.

Cotton price action is down 25 to 50 points early on Thursday morning. Futures were weaker on Wednesday, with contracts down 37 to 53 points across the nearbys. The US dollar index was up $0.392 on the day to $96.640. The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points, as expected...

UBS and Deutsche Bank both upgraded their forecasts on gold, raising price forecasts as the Federal Reserve resumes easing, central bank demand remains robust, and the U.S. dollar faces downward pressure.