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Powell cuts rates in the dark in historic move, with no jobs data and Trump heckling from abroad

For the first time in modern history, the Fed cut rates without jobs data, acting amid a government shutdown, rising unemployment, and open pressure from the president, who wants Powell gone.

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Fed cuts interest rates for second time this year amid economic uncertainty

Central bank sets rates at range between 3.75% and 4% amid turbulence from government shutdown and Trump’s tariffs

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S&P 500 Tops 6,900 Ahead Fed Rate Move, Gold Reclaims $4,000: What's Moving Markets Wednesday?

A powerful surge in AI-related stocks — led by a 9% advance in NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) over the past two sessions — propelled the SP 500 above the 6,900 mark and lifted the Nasdaq 100 to 26,100 points, both breaking new records, as investors brace for the Federal Reserve's highly…

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Fed Delivers Expected Rate Cut While Signaling End to Balance Sheet Reduction

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.53%. The Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated policy decision this afternoon,...

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Dollar Climbs as Global Trade Tensions Ease

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.18%. The dollar is climbing today on easing global trade tensions, which are supportive of economic growth prospects. The US and South Korea finalized a trade deal today that will see South Korea make $150 billion in shipbuilding investments and cap...

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Stock Indexes Soar to Record Highs as Global Trade Tensions Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.47%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.30%, and December...

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Could You Retire Today If You Had Bought Amazon Stock 10 Years Ago?

If you had invested in Amazon stock 10 years ago, could you retire today? We break down the numbers to see how far that investment could take you.

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Fed Rate Cuts Help Bolster The Case For The ProShares Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF

Ever since the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, a key headwind that has stymied multiple administrations is inflation. Sure, the economy has been able to bounce back from the worst of the crisis, but the response wasn't free of consequence. Like a calculated gambit in chess, policymakers essentially sacrificed materiel…

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You can expect a 25 bps cut from the Fed, says Wall Street, but little economic insight from Powell—after all, he doesn’t have much to go on

“Chair Powell’s press conference will pivot away from economic data—given its scarcity—and instead focus on balance sheet policy, the policy framework review, and financial stability,” Deutsche Bank says.

Fortune

Wall Street is in a risk-on mood as it waits for Powell to deliver on the ‘Fed put’

“Earlier this month, markets shifted more towards a ‘central bank put’ regime,” Christian Mueller-Glissmann at Goldman Sachs wrote in a note to clients.

Fortune

Missing government data not likely to sway Federal Reserve from rate-cut path

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its short-term rate Wednesday for the second time this year despite an increasingly cloudy view of the economy it is trying to influence

The Independent UK

Stock Index Futures Gain on Nvidia Boost Ahead of Fed Rate Decision and Big Tech Earnings

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.19%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.35% this morning, buoyed by ongoing tech and AI momentum, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and U.S. megacap tech earnings.

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Stock Market Today: Dow Pare Gains, S&P 500 And Nasdaq Advance Ahead Of FOMC Decision—Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta In Focus (UPDATED)

(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the headline were updated in the story.)

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What Treats (or Tricks) Will the Fed Hand Out Wednesday?

The Fed fund futures forward curve lays out a couple possibilities for Wednesday's interest rate announcement, with the most logical another rate cut.

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Bernie Sanders Slams 'Stop Hiring Humans' Billboard: Asks How The Workers Displaced By AI Will Survive With 'No Jobs Or Income'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) slammed a controversial billboard campaign by a Silicon Valley AI startup that promotes the replacement of human workers with AI and automation.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Weaken Ahead Of Fed Rate Move: Analyst Says BTC's Move Past This Level Could 'Open The Path' To $143,000

Leading cryptocurrencies fell on Tuesday, while stocks surged to record highs, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated interest rate cut.

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Stocks Hit Fresh Highs Ahead of the Fed As Earnings Pump Optimism: Stock Market Today

SHW and UNH were two of the best Dow Jones stocks Tuesday, thanks to solid earnings reports, and MSFT closed with a $4 trillion market cap.

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Bitcoin, XRP Stay Range-Bound As Ethereum, Dogecoin Slip 2% Ahead Of Fed Meeting

Bitcoin is steady around the $114,000 level, supported by optimism over new ETF launches, increased whale activity, and growing institutional accumulation.

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A Fed Rate Cut Is Done Deal–But Powell's Words Could Spark The Meltup

The markets have already celebrated the Fed's next move — now they want a new reason to keep the party going.

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After a 20% Drop, Are Gold And Silver Miners Finally Cheap?

Gold and silver miners are taking a breather after an explosive 2025 rally, and the sharp pullback has retail traders and institutional investors alike wondering whether this is just a healthy correction — or the end of the road.

The Conversation

Fed struggles to assess state of US economy as government shutdown shuts off key data

When it comes to setting monetary policy for the world’s largest economy, what data drives decision-making?

The Independent UK

The stock market is breaking records. Time for a gut check

Almost everything in your 401(k) should be coming up a winner now

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Nasdaq 100 Hits 26,000, Gold Falls Below $4,000: What's Moving Markets Tuesday?

Tech stocks are extending their rally into a fourth straight session on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq 100 climbing 0.7% by midday to reach a new record high of 26,000 points, as optimism builds ahead of key earnings and a widely expected Federal Reserve rate cut.

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XRP 3-Day Profitable Trading Plan Eyes 46% Upside If Bulls Hold $2.60

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is gearing up for a high-stakes move, with traders zeroing in on $2.60 as the crucial level that could unlock a three-day rally of up to 46% — or trigger a swift collapse if bulls fail to defend it.

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Dollar Trades Slightly Lower Ahead of FOMC Meeting Results

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is trading slightly lower by -0.05%. The dollar is trading on the defensive ahead of the 2-day FOMC meeting that begins today, which could yield a dovish outcome with hints of further rate cuts and a possible end to quantitative tightening. The dollar remains...

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