The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Asian shares decline, Japan reports trade deficit, focus on Powell's speech, and U.S. economy faces pressure from high interest rates.

Asian equities sank Wednesday as traders take a breather from a global rally that has been fuelled by expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -0.44% and posted a new 7-1/2 month low. Lower T-note yields Tuesday weighed on the dollar. Also, the euro's strength undercut the dollar as EUR/USD rose to a 7-1/2 month high Tuesday. The dollar extended its losses Tuesday after Fed Governor Bowman...

Trump stated that while he believes the president should be able to voice opinions on interest rates, he does not expect to dictate monetary policy. "It doesn't mean they have to listen, but I think it's fine for a president to talk," Trump said.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.30%. US stocks today are slightly lower this morning, despite a decline in T-note yields....

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.10%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.17% this morning after a strong session on Wall Street amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon signal readiness to begin cutting interest rates.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.56% and posted a 7-1/2 month low. The dollar came under pressure Monday on dovish comments from San Francisco Fed President Daly and Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari, who signaled they would be open to a Fed rate cut at the September FOMC...

The former interim Hertz CEO responsible for a windfall Tesla deal three years ago doesn't believe EVs will gain disproportionately from Fed rate cuts.

Bank officials signal readiness to start interest rate-cutting cycle to ease pressure on households and businesses

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The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.36% and fell to a 7-1/2 month low. The dollar is under pressure today from dovish comments by San Francisco Fed President Daly and Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari, who signaled they would be open to a Fed rate cut at the...