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Fed chair contender Christopher Waller says weak jobs data is strengthening the case for more rate cuts: ‘AI is stalling hiring'

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Stocks Settle Sharply Lower as Tech Stocks Routed

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down by -1.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -1.93%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -1.02%, and December...

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Dollar Pushes Higher as Stocks Weaken

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.24%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday due to weakness in GBP/USD after UK November consumer prices rose less than expected. Also, weakness in the yen on Wednesday was positive for the dollar as Japanese fiscal concerns weigh on the yen....

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Stocks Retreat as AI Infrastructure Companies and Chip Makers Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.12%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.66%, and December...

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Dollar Gains on Weakness in the British Pound and Yen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17%. The dollar is moving higher today due to weakness in GBP/USD after UK November consumer prices rose less than expected. Also, weakness in the yen today is positive for the dollar as Japanese fiscal concerns weigh on the yen. The...

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Stocks Mixed with Energy Producers Higher and Homebuilders Lower

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.33%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.06%, and December...

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Scott Bessent said Trump could announce a new Fed chair 'before Christmas': Here's what you need to know about the leading candidates

What to know about Fed candidates Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, Chris Waller and Rick Rieder.

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Gold's 55% Rally Today Turns Into a 'Debasement Trade' Stampede— Investors Fear It's Only the Beginning

Fed Officials Signal Rate Cut, Gold Rises, Dollar Falls

International Business Times UK

S&P Futures Tick Lower With Focus on U.S. Retail Sales and PPI Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending down -0.12% this morning as investors brace for a flood of U.S. economic data, with particular attention on the retail sales report and producer inflation figures, to assess whether optimism about a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in December can hold up.

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Stocks Finish Sharply Higher as Tech Stocks Soar

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up by +1.55%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +2.62%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +1.56%, and December...

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Traders Flood Fed Rate-Cut Bets After Dovish Talks: 'Wild Volatility,' El Erian Says

Traders are rapidly piling into bets that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates in December, a sharp reversal from just days ago when most expected the central bank to keep borrowing costs unchanged amid inflation concerns.

Benzinga

Dollar Slightly Lower on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.03%. The dollar posted modest losses on Monday and came under pressure on dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who said he’s advocating a December rate cut by the Fed. Mr. Waller’s comments pushed the chance of a Fed rate...

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Stocks Climb as Technology Shares Rebound

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +1.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +2.01%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +1.28%, and December...

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Dollar Slightly Higher on Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.06%. Weakness in the yen is supporting gains in the dollar today, as the yen attempts to hold above last Friday's 10-month low. Gains in the dollar are limited after dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who said he's advocating...

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Stocks Supported by Strength in Tech and Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +1.51%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.61%, and December...

International Business Times

Fed Split Deepens As December Rate Cut Hangs In The Balance

Governor Christopher Waller has pushed for a 25-basis-point cut, citing a weakening labor market, rising reports of layoffs, and softening private-sector hiring. He argued that inflation, once temporary price pressures are excluded, is moving closer to the Fed's 2% target.

Euronews

Uncertainties over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

A December rate cut is far from certain as inflation continues to run above the Fed's target. At the same time, risks to the US job market remain.

Benzinga

Fed's Waller Backs Rate Cut In December Amid Weakening Labor Market: 'Not Worried About Inflation Accelerating'

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller argued for "continuing rate cuts" on Monday, stating he supports cutting the Fed’s policy rate at its next meeting in December to manage risks from a deteriorating labor market.

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Stocks Fall Ahead of Nvidia Earnings and US Economic Data

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday fell by -0.92%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell by -1.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell by -0.83%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -0.83%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Benzinga

Tech Selloff Resumes As Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fade: Palantir Eyes Worst Month Since 2023

The tech selloff reignited Monday afternoon, with AI-linked stocks taking another hit after their worst week since April's tariff-driven pullback.

The Independent UK

Federal Reserve to cut key rate Wednesday, may signal another cut to follow

The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut its key interest rate on Wednesday and could signal it expects another cut in December as the central bank seeks to bolster hiring

Axios

What to know about Trump's finalists to replace Powell as Fed chair

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects a selection to be made before year's end.

Fortune

Former BLS chief warns Powell is “flying blind” at a pivotal time for the Fed

A once-obscure data-sharing deal between ADP and the Fed helped shape monetary policy for years—until it abruptly vanished.

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Stock Index Futures Muted With Focus on Corporate Earnings

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.04%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.08% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street after yesterday’s rally, as investors await a fresh batch of corporate earnings reports, with a particular focus on results from blue…

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S&P analysis of 9,000 companies worldwide finds the real cost of tariffs and other corporate costs: $1.2 trillion

It's a “highly conservative” estimate based on forecasts of companies representing about 85% of the $130 trillion global equity market.

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