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Mortgage Rates May Fall Before Fed's Much-Anticipated September Rate Cut: Here's Why

Mortgage rates could slip even before the Federal Reserve formally cuts rates on Sept. 17 because lenders tend to price in expectations ahead of policy moves and mortgages key off the 10-year Treasury yield more than the Fed's short-term rate.

Benzinga

S&P 500 Hits New High on Jobs Friday Eve: Stock Market Today

The S&P 500 hit a new all-time closing high and most of the stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up the day before a critical jobs report.

Kiplinger

Dollar Rises as US Productivity and ISM Services Strengthen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.17% after mixed US economic reports. The upward revision to Q2 nonfarm productivity and the downward revision to Q2 unit labor costs were supportive for the dollar. The dollar also found support after the Aug ISM services index expanded at its...

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Demolition for new White House ballroom doesn't need approval, Trump-appointed commission head says

The head of the National Capital Planning Commission says crews can start demolishing parts of the White House for a new ballroom without needing approval

The Independent UK

US justice department opens criminal inquiry into Fed governor Lisa Cook

Officials to investigate claims of mortgage fraud against Cook, who has refused to accept firing by Donald Trump

The Guardian - US

Trump's War On Fed Could Ignite Gold's $4,500 Liftoff

Gold has already ventured into uncharted territory, surging to record highs above $3,500 per ounce — but the next chapter may open the door to an even more explosive rally.

Benzinga

Justice Department probes mortgage fraud claims against Lisa Cook of Federal Reserve, AP source says

The Justice Department has issued subpoenas as part of an investigation into mortgage fraud allegations against Lisa Cook, who is fighting a Trump administration effort to remove her from her role as a Federal Reserve Governor

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10 Stocks And ETFs 'On Sale' This Month

While most investors are easing into fall, seasoned traders know what September really brings: a lot of red, a lot of fear, and a whole lot of regret. If you're caught on your back foot, that is.

Benzinga

ETF Traders Are Quietly Positioning For Market Turbulence: Direxion

American equities might be printing new highs, but leveraged ETF flows are suggesting a market that is becoming more tactical rather than euphoric. Edward Egilinsky, managing director and head of Alternative Investments at Direxion ETFs, on Thursday said that in August, there was a move away from vanilla bullish wagers…

Benzinga

Wall Street Gains On Rate Cut Bets, GE Hits Record Highs: What's Moving Markets Thursday?

Risk appetite returned to Wall Street on Thursday, as signs of labor market cooling in August cemented expectations that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates at its Sept. 17 meeting.

Benzinga

Trump's Fed Governor Pick Vows To Uphold Central Bank Independence

Donald Trump's pick to join the Federal Reserve's board of governors pledged to uphold US central bank independence if confirmed -- but was coy about leaving his current White House role in the process, as the institution faces growing pressure from the president to slash interest rates.

International Business Times

Weak Jobs Cement Fed Rate Cuts–And Wall Street Eyes Records Again

Wall Street could be marching into a bad-news-is-good-news environment, as deteriorating labor market data bolsters the odds of imminent rate cuts — potentially giving stocks the lift they need to break new records.

Benzinga

FTSE 100 ends higher as hopes rise of US interest rate cut

The FTSE 100 index closed up 38.88 points, or 0.4%, at 9,216.87.

Evening Standard

Fed nominee Miran tells senators he’ll be independent of Trump - Roll Call

Stephen Miran, who chairs the White House Council of Economic Advisers, says he won't resign even if confirmed to become a Fed governor.

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Stocks Supported by Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.31%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.28%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.29%, and September...

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Dollar Rises as US Q2 Nonfarm Productivity and Aug ISM Services Strengthen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.19%. The dollar is moving higher today on mixed US economic reports. The upward revision to Q2 nonfarm productivity and the downward revision to Q2 unit labor costs are supportive for the dollar. The dollar also found support after the Aug...

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Stocks Gain and Bond Yields Fall as US Labor Market Cools

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.14%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.19%, and September...

International Business Times

Job Market Cools Sharply As Hiring Slows, Claims Rise And Layoffs Surge

The ADP National Employment Report, released Thursday, showed private employers added just 54,000 jobs in August, well below expectations of 65,000 and down from 106,000 in July.

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With Rate Cuts Ahead, Buffett-Backed Builders Look Like a Buy

If the Fed cuts rates this month, it could serve as the impetus for homebuilders’ stocks to take the next leg up. Here are two that Warren Buffett owns.

Benzinga

Bitcoin, Ethereum Brace For US Labor Data As Experts Warn Of Cross-Asset Volatility

Markets are preparing for pivotal U.S. labor market data, with jobless claims due Thursday and the non-farm payrolls report scheduled for Friday.

Reason

American Manufacturing Needs Relief From Trump's Tariffs

Manufacturing has been in decline for six months, nearly the exact amount of time since Trump's new trade wars began.

MarketBeat

Return of the ETFs: 3 Names That Could Keep Outperforming

These ETFs have outperformed the broader S&P 500 index in recent months, and this momentum has strong fundamental reasons behind it.

Benzinga

Federal Reserve To Follow 'Slower Rate Cutting Cycle' Despite Trump's Pressure As Beige Book Dampens Sentiment: Don't Expect 50 Bps Cut Hints Shapiro

The Federal Reserve is signaling a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts, with its latest Beige Book indicating that “Economic activity was little changed since last release”.

Fortune

The price of gold could hit $5,000 if Trump keeps meddling with the Fed, Goldman Sachs says

“Gold is a store of value that doesn’t rely on institutional trust,” Samantha Dart says.

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Stocks Rise Before the Open as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Grow, U.S. ADP Jobs Report in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.19%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.33% this morning as Treasury yields extended their decline after the latest jobs report made it all but certain that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this month.

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