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Stock Index Futures Tread Water as Investors Brace for Fed Minutes and Powell’s Speech

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.01%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.09% this morning as market participants geared up for the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting and comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell later in the week.

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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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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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Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await FOMC Minutes and Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.02%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.21% this morning as investors looked ahead to the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, and earnings reports from…

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Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street's best week of the year

Asian stocks are mixed as investors ponder the upcoming meeting of the Federal Reserve, while Wall Street coasted to the close of its best week since November with a slight uptick in U.S. stocks Friday

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Asian Markets Get Week Off To Largely Positive Start

Asian markets mostly rose Monday following last week's strong performance, with traders focused on a closely followed meeting of central bank chiefs where the Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell is due to deliver a key speech.

International Business Times

Consumer Sentiment Rises Slightly Amid Optimism For Vice President Harris

US consumer sentiment rises in August driven by optimism in Democrats towards VP Kamala Harris. Despite inflation concerns, consumer spending remains strong.

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The latest drop in mortgage rates isn’t enough to bring sellers and buyers off the sidelines

“It seems that borrowing costs would have to fall below 5% to see a full recovery in home buying,” a Capital Economics economist wrote.

Fortune

July CPI Report Supports September Easing: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation

The continued downtrend in inflation raises the odds for a September rate cut from the Federal Reserve.

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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.

International Business Times

US Consumer Inflation Records Smallest Annual Rise Since 2021

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Inflation likely stayed low last month as Federal Reserve edges closer to cutting rates

If the Federal Reserve needs any further evidence that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily easing, it’s likely to come Wednesday, when the government is expected to report that inflation cooled further last month

The Independent UK

Bank Of America CEO Warns Of Consumer Discontent If Fed Delays Rate Cuts

Moynihan said a reduction could be necessary as early as September if inflation continues to ease.

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Stocks Mostly Rise As Focus Turns To US Inflation Data

After a painful collapse fuelled by a big miss on US jobs creation, equities managed to bounce back over the following days and ended Friday on a healthy note.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Mixed As Focus Turns To US Inflation Data

Asian markets were mixed Monday as investors try to move on from last week's upheaval that was fuelled by US recession worries, with focus on the release of key inflation and retail data.

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Donald Trump thinks he should influence Fed rates—here's what history and the law say

“It could be used to boost up the legacy of one president, only to destroy the economy in the future,” said Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group.

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Best Stocks to Buy for Fed Rate Cuts

Consider these stock and fund picks now that the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting campaign is underway.

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Trump's demand for influence over the Fed conjures comparisons to Nixon

Nixon's Fed chair Arthur Burns is viewed by many as the worst in the institution's history for failing to stand up to the White House.

International Business Times

Fed Clamps Down On Crypto-Friendly Customers Bank – What About The Democratic 'Reset'?

The Fed has taken an enforcement action on Customers Bank, and crypto's Tyler Winklevoss isn't happy about it, questioning the validity of the supposed "reset" some Democrats are pushing within the party.

Latin Times

Stocks Track Wall St Rally As US Jobs Data Ease Recession Fears

Equities across the planet have seen big fluctuations since a closely watched gauge of the US labour market came in well below forecasts and fanned fears the Federal Reserve may have waited too long to cut interest rates.

International Business Times

Trump Says US President Should Have Say Over Monetary Policy

Donald Trump on Thursday voiced frustration at the independence of the Federal Reserve and suggested that the US president should have "at least a say" over the course of monetary policy.

The Independent UK

Japan's share benchmark resumes swings after calm day on Wall Street

Shares have mostly gained in Asia, with Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index falling shortly after the open and then bouncing as it climbed higher

Fortune

Top economist Mohamed El-Erian warns an emergency Fed rate cut could reinforce a negative spiral and help spark a recession

“It’s a little bit like wanting to go to the emergency room for a cough,” El-Erian told Fortune.

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U.S. households are piling on credit card debt, according to the Federal Reserve

Households paid off debt during the pandemic. That trend is reversing.

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