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Stock Index Futures Muted as Euphoria Over Fed Rate Cut Ebbs, FedEx Results Disappoint

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.09%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.15% this morning as disappointing earnings results from global economic bellwether FedEx dampened optimism surrounding the outlook for interest rates, while investors geared up for the so-called triple-witching event later in the…

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Economic bellwether FedEx blames poor Q1 on darkening outlook for manufacturers

FedEx cites weaker than expected demand from manufacturers with many ditching priority shipping for cheaper options.

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Stock Index Futures Slip as Euphoria Over Fed Rate Cut Ebbs, FedEx Results Disappoint

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.29%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.45% this morning as disappointing earnings results from global economic bellwether FedEx dampened optimism surrounding the outlook for interest rates, while investors geared up for the so-called triple-witching event later in the…

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Stock Index Futures Inch Lower as Euphoria Over Fed Rate Cut Ebbs, FedEx Results Disappoint

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.17%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.35% this morning as disappointing earnings results from global economic bellwether FedEx dampened optimism surrounding the outlook for interest rates, while investors geared up for the so-called triple-witching event later in the…

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US Jobless Claims Drop To Four-Month Low, Indicating Job Market Recovery

Unemployment claims in the U.S. dropped in 4th-month low, which signals better conditions in the job market.

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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

The Independent UK

Asian Markets Track Wall Street Record To Extend Global Rally

Asian markets built Friday on the latest global rally after a jumbo US interest rate cut, while the yen edged up as focus turns to the Bank of Japan policy decision later in the day.

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Wall Street Shatters Records, Fueled by Fed's 'Jumbo Cut'

Fueled by the Federal Reserve's aggressive cut in the benchmark rate on Wednesday, Wall Street set all-time highs Thursday.

International Business Times

Grab This Gold Stock While It's Cheap

With gold in focus after the latest Fed rate cut, here's a look at one mining stock that could be undervalued.

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Interest Rate Cut Could Lift Consumer Spirits Before US Elections

The US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by half a percentage point gives consumers a much-needed psychological boost ahead of November's presidential election.

International Business Times

President Biden Highlights Economic Progress And Future Goals

President Biden addresses the nation on US economy progress and future challenges, emphasizing the need for further action and commitment to driving econom...

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Dollar Slightly Higher as British Pound Surges to a 2-1/2 Year High

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.04%. The dollar garnered modest support Thursday after weekly US jobless claims fell more than expected to a 4-month low, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, higher T-note yields Thursday strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar fell back from...

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Risk-On Sentiment in Asset Markets and Middle East Tensions Boost Crude Prices

Oct WTI crude oil (CLV24 ) Thursday closed up +1.04 (+1.47%), and Oct RBOB gasoline (RBV24 ) closed up +4.93 (+2.45%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied to 2-week highs on Thursday and settled moderately higher. Crude rose Thursday after the Fed's aggressive 50 bp interest rate cut on Wednesday...

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1 Growth Stock to Buy Now as the Fed Begins Its Rate-Cut Cycle

The Fed has kicked off its rate-cut cycle with a 50-basis point cut. SoFi looks like a good stock to buy, as the Fed's rate cuts could revive sagging growth in the U.S. economy.

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Top market strategist sees ‘nirvana’ after Fed rate cut, new economic data

“The Fed is cutting into one of the stronger economies we've seen in years," Yardeni Reseach's Eric Wallerstein told Fortune.

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Jerome Powell says the Fed can’t fix the housing crisis

“This is not something that the Fed can really fix,” he said after delivering a historic rate cut.

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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.

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Crude Rallies as Aggressive Fed Rate Cuts Spur Risk-On Sentiment in Asset Markets

Oct WTI crude oil (CLV24 ) today is up +0.83 (+1.17%), and Oct RBOB gasoline (RBV24 ) is up +4.10 (+2.04%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today rose to 2-week highs and are moderately higher. Crude is climbing today after the Fed's aggressive 50 bp interest rate cut on Wednesday...

International Business Times

US Fed Rate Cut Is 'Very Positive Sign' For Economy: Yellen

The US central bank's decision to slash interest rates this week is a "very positive sign" for where the world's biggest economy stands, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday.

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S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials Rally to Record Highs on Soft-Landing Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +1.56%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.95%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +2.60%. Stocks today are sharply higher, with the S&P 500 and Dow...

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Existing Home Sales Plummet In August

Year-over-year, the average number of days homes remained on the market also increased.

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