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S&P Futures Soar as Trump Wins U.S. Presidency, FOMC Meeting on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending up +2.24% this morning after Republican Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election.

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Inflation pain helped secure Trump win but his policies mean higher prices

Markets expect his policy package to harm trade and growth but reduce business taxes

The Guardian - UK

S&P Futures Soar as Trump Claims Election Victory, FOMC Meeting on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending up +2.37% this morning as Donald Trump declared victory in the U.S. presidential election, while investors also geared up for the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting.

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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.

Fortune

Federal Reserve Expected To Cut Interest Rates Amid Cooling Inflation

Federal Reserve plans to cut interest rates due to cooling inflation, not election uncertainty. Powell emphasizes Fed's independence.

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If the US is heading for a soft landing, why do people feel so hard up?

Economists say the US may achieve a so-called ‘soft-landing’. Why are Americans still feeling so hard up?

The Guardian - US

FTSE 100 Live 04 November: Index rises ahead of election and rate decisions, Ryanair profit falls

Investors are braced for volatility as they await the outcome of the US election and this week’s meetings of the Bank of England and Federal Reserve.

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Jobs Growth Stalls Amid Hurricanes and Strikes: What the Experts Are Saying

A dismal October payrolls print supports the case for a slow and steady pace of rate cuts.

Kiplinger

Job Growth Slows, Fed Expected To Cut Interest Rates

Recent employment figures show slowing job growth, prompting expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

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US Stocks Surge On Strong Tech Earnings Ahead Of Jobs Report

US stocks surge on strong tech earnings. Investors await jobs report amid potential weakening predictions. Federal Reserve interest rate cut expected next ...

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US economy added only 12,000 jobs in October in shock pre-election drop – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as non-farm payrolls numbers deliver economic surprise days before presidential election

The Guardian - UK

US Businesses 'Hesitant' Before 2024 Elections: Federal Reserve

Uncertainty about the upcoming US elections had cooled economic activity across the country, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday, noting that many businesses and consumers were pausing major decisions until after Election Day.

International Business Times

Stock Market Today: Stocks Struggle for Direction as Earnings Roll In

While General Motors stock soared after earnings, GE Aerospace and Verizon slumped.

Kiplinger

What Q3 investment banking trends reveal about the economy

A former bank examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank who is a risk-management practitioner weighs in.

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Stock market today: Asian markets are mostly higher after another winning close on Wall Street

Asian shares are mostly higher after U.S. stocks rose to records to close out their latest winning week

Latin Times

Donald Trump's Plans to Fight Inflation Would Actually Make it Worse, Economists Say

While experts also disagree with some of Vice President Kamala Harris's proposals, they say her plans are not "inflationary" when compared to her opponent's.

International Business Times

Lower Rates, Surging Stock Market Fail To Ignite US IPO Market

Public listings on Wall Street have seen a slow comeback in 2024 despite a resilient US economy, a long-awaited interest rate cut by the central bank and stock valuations hitting record highs.

The Conversation

US inflation rate fell to 2.4% in September − here’s what that means for interest rates and markets

It wasn’t that long ago that the Federal Reserve, the central bank for the United States, was worrying that annual inflation would surpass 9% in the middle of 2022. The U.S. economy hadn’t seen prices rise that fast since the 1980s, and most everyone feared that a series of interest…

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CPI Report Points to Gradual Pace for Rate Cuts: What the Experts Are Saying

Inflation surprised to the upside last month but the disinflation trend remains on track.

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Hit Record High Ahead of CPI Report

Equities caught a bid ahead of the all-important September reading on consumer price inflation.

The Independent UK

China stocks decline amid economic recovery disappointment, while other markets in Asia rise

Shares in China have slumped as details of economic stimulus plans from officials in Beijing failed to meet investors' expectations, while other markets in Asia are higher

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Why Is the Fed Slashing Rates in a Strong Economy? Why Investors Are Worried And a 'Goldilocks' Jobs Report Is the Key

In September 2024, the Federal Reserve made a surprising move by slashing interest rates by 50 basis points—a bigger cut than most economists had predicted. While rate cuts are usually a sign of an economic slowdown, U.S. GDP remains relatively strong, leaving many market watchers puzzled. So, why the rate...

Fortune

Years of inflation have changed Americans’ spending habits. Here are their priorities as the Fed cuts rates

Trade-offs, spending cuts, and shifting priorities: Here's how Americans have reworked their budgets to manage inflation.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Track Wall St Rally On Jobs Data

Asian markets rose Monday after a blockbuster US jobs report soothed any concerns about the world's top economy, while the dollar held gains with traders scaling back bets on another bumper interest rate cut.

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September Jobs Report Indicates Fed May Not Cut Rates

September's robust jobs report may lead to less aggressive rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in November.

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