Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from the Federal Reserve

Pound heads for biggest fall in 18 months after Bank of England governor hints at ‘more activist’ rate cuts; Oil hits $77 per barrel – as it happened

Andrew Bailey tells the Guardian the Bank could become a ‘bit more aggressive’ in cutting interest rates if news on inflation continued to be good

The Guardian - UK

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed and the yen slips against the dollar

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks edged higher toward recent record levels

The Independent UK

Childcare Is A Men's Issue, Too

Last night's vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance revealed that only one of the candidates has a plan for paid family leave that factors in what women really need.

Marie Claire

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Could the Election Affect Mortgage Rates?

Here's what to know about the election's impact on mortgage rates.

Kiplinger

Kamala Harris is closing in on the perfect economic message—but the left’s price-gouging exaggerations could undermine it

Harris, unlike some of her supporters, does not assert that universal market failure driven by excessive profit-taking is the cause of inflation.

Fortune

Global Stocks Rise On Rate Hopes, Beijing Stimulus

Stock markets mostly rose Friday as slowing US and European inflation raised hopes of more aggressive interest rate cuts and China took measures to boost its struggling economy.

International Business Times

Inflation Continues To Cool, Paving Way For More Interest Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure rose just 0.1% in August, according to Commerce Department data

International Business Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Consumer Confidence Index Drops Significantly In September

Learn about the decline in American consumer confidence, job market concerns, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut in response to economic challenges.

Top News

Citigroup's China Expansion Plans Hit After Failing To Fix Data Management, Risk Control Issues: Report

The fines have hindered the bank's ability to comply with licensing regulations in China. And, to expand its operations into China, the bank needs a clearance letter from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

International Business Times

The next banking crisis could be spurred by climate change

A first-of-its-kind analysis suggests 1 in 4 banks are at risk of a wipeout from unchecked climate change.

Fortune

Does Your Portfolio Have Room for a 79% 5-Year Track Record ETF?

Equity investors often overlook market seasonality. Unfortunately, seasonality is usually tied to future markets. However, there are instances where the seasonality of commodities can enhance an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). Two significant commodities are entering a seasonal buy that will impact an outperforming homebuilder ETF. The Federal Reserve (FED) appears ready…

Barchart

Mortgage Rates Expected To Remain Stable Despite Fed Rate Cut

Learn about the impact of the Federal Reserve's rate cut on mortgage rates and home affordability. Explore the challenges faced by buyers and homeowners in...

Top News

For home shoppers, the Fed’s big cut is likely just a small step towards affording a home

The Federal Reserve gave home shoppers what they hoped for this week: a big rate cut and a signal of more cuts to come

The Independent UK

Coinbase shares jump almost 7% as investors bet on crypto after Fed cuts rates

Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange, sees gains as investors adapt to lower interest rates.

Fortune

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Asian stocks follow Wall Street's rate-cut rally higher, as BOJ stands pat

Asian stocks have surged, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index leading gains after Wall Street romped to records following the Federal Reserve’s big cut to interest rates

StockNews.com

3 Consumer Staples Stocks That Provide Stability in Uncertain Times

In uncertain times, consumer staples stocks offer stability through consistent demand and reliable dividends. As markets brace for potential shifts from the Federal Reserve, investors could consider investing in companies like Walmart (WMT), Philip Morris International (PM), and Colgate-Palmolive (CL) for a resilient portfolio. Read more….

The Independent UK

Watch: Biden delivers verdict on interest rates after Fed cut

Watch as Joe Biden delivered remarks at the Economic Club of Washington in DC on Thursday, 19 September, after the Federal Reserve broke a four-year run and cut its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to 4.75-5.0 percent.

Reason

The Cutting Edge

Plus: The Federal Reserve cut interest rates, Congress still isn't cutting spending, and more....

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Barchart

Stocks Soar Before the Open as Fed’s Big Rate Cut Boosts Sentiment, U.S. Economic Data and FedEx Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +1.48%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +2.03% this morning on expectations the Federal Reserve’s half-percentage-point rate cut will steer the U.S. economy toward a “soft landing,” while investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data and an…

Top News

Asian Markets Rise After Federal Reserve's Rate Cut

Asian markets respond positively to the Federal Reserve's rate cut, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 surging by 2.5%. Fed aims to boost investment amidst economic s...

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian markets forge higher after Fed's first rate cut in over 4 years

Asian markets have forged higher after the Federal Reserve kicked off its efforts to prevent a recession in the U.S. with a bigger-than-usual cut to interest rates

International Business Times

Tokyo Surges On Weak Yen As Asian Traders Cheer Big US Rate Cut

Tokyo's Nikkei led Asian markets higher Thursday as the yen hit a two-week high after the Federal Reserve announced a bumper interest rate cut and pledged a series of further reductions that boosted sentiment.

The Conversation

Fed slashes rates by a half-point – what that means for the economy and the presidential election

In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve announced on Sept. 18, 2024, that it was cutting its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to a range of 4.75% to 5% – the first time the cost of borrowing has been lowered in four years.

Top News

Trump Suggests Fed's Interest Rate Cut Could Be Political Move

Former President Trump questions Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, sparking debates on economic policy and political influence.

Top News

Vice President Harris Welcomes Federal Reserve Rate Cut

Vice President Kamala Harris supports the Federal Reserve's rate cut to address inflation and pledges to reduce costs for consumers through tax cuts and an...

1 … 51 52 53 54

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Commerce Department

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.