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S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes and U.S. Payrolls Revisions, Target Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are trending up +0.17% this morning as market participants awaited an annual review of U.S. jobs data as well as the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes for further clues on the path of interest rates.

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S&P Futures Tread Water Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes and U.S. Payrolls Revisions, Target Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are trending up +0.03% this morning as market participants awaited an annual review of U.S. jobs data as well as the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes for further clues on the path of interest rates.

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How to get the best interest rate deal on a UK mortgage

With thousands of mortgages out there and uncertainty over the future, doing research is vital

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Asian Shares Decline Following Wall Street Slip

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

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Asia Tracks Wall St Lower As Traders Pause Fed-fuelled Rally

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.

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Dollar Falls and Gold Rallies on the Outlook for Lower US Interest Rates

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...

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Trump Backs Off Push For Direct Control Over Fed Rate Decisions

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.

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Stocks Waver as the Market Awaits Clues From the Fed About Interest Rates

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....

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Stock Index Futures Tick Higher on Fed Rate Cut Bets, Powell Speech Awaited

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.

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Dollar Tumbles to a 7-1/2 Month Low on Expectations of a Dovish Fed

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...

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Elon Musk blames the Fed for soft Tesla sales, but rate cuts won’t solve the problem, says ex-Hertz CEO

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.

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Federal Reserve ‘poised to begin cutting rates as early as September’

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

The Guardian - UK

What Sectors and Stocks May Perform Best After September Rate Cuts?

Understanding the relationship between interest rates and the stock market is essential for investors. By grasping how rate changes can affect various financial instruments, investors can make more informed decisions and better prepare for shifts in the economic landscape. Knowing the potential impacts on investments can lead to more strategic…

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Dollar Undercut by Dovish Fed Comments

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...

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Boomers are selling businesses to millennials in a generational handover

Despite interest rates being at a 20-year high, sales of small businesses are strong, and may continue for years

The Guardian - UK

High stakes at Jackson Hole symposium as Powell surveys US’s rocky prospects

Presidential candidates, bankers and economists will all be keen to hear what the Fed chair foresees for interest rates

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s productivity riddle – and what it might mean for interest rates

Michele Bullock keeps telling us productivity is flatlining. How it changes may well determine if the Reserve Bank will tolerate wage rises beyond 3%

The Conversation

Ethiopia’s bold economic reforms target stability and growth, but they come with risks

Ethiopia’s recent macroeconomic reforms, supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, could have profound implications for the country and the region. The key reforms include the use of a floating exchange rate system and of interest rates as a policy tool.

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US Housing Market Faces Affordability Crisis

Explore the complexity of the US housing affordability crisis, influenced by factors like rising rents, shortage of units, and high interest rates.

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US inflation slows in July, clearing way for a cut in interest rates

The annual increase in inflation slowed to below three percent for the first time in nearly 3.5 years.

International Business Times

US Consumer Inflation Sees Smallest Annual Rise Since 2021

US consumer inflation eased slightly in July, according to government data published Wednesday, its smallest 12-month increase since March 2021 and a positive sign for the Federal Reserve as it weighs cutting interest rates.

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Dollar Under Pressure as US CPI Report Paves Way for Fed Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.16% at a 1-week low. The dollar is under pressure as today’s as-expected US Jul CPI report reinforced expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates at next month’s FOMC meeting, a bearish factor for the dollar. However, losses in the...

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US Consumer Inflation Records Smallest Annual Rise Since 2021

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US inflation dipped in July as Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates

Prices rose at an annual rate of 2.9% in July, as inflation dipped below 3% for the first time since 2021

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