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Dollar Weakens on Fed Rate Cut Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday tumbled to a 13-month low and finished down by -0.27%. Recent Fed comments and Fed-friendly economic news seemed to confirm that the Fed will begin cutting interest rates next month, a negative factor for the dollar. Also, strength in the British pound (^GBPUSD )...

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Markets Stutter After Rally, Oil Dips But Middle East Worries Linger

A string of supportive data in recent weeks and comments from top Federal Reserve officials have helped push equities higher in August after starting the month in turmoil on fears of a US recession.

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Stand by for interest rate cuts: the US is about to start, so expect Australia to follow

Just three weeks ago, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock declared interest rate cuts unlikely in the next six months. But if there was any doubt about what’s going to happen to global interest rates, the US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell removed it on Saturday.

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San Francisco Fed President Signals Imminent Quarter Percentage Point Rate Cut

Mary Daly said the "most likely" outlook involves continued gradual declines in inflation alongside steady and sustainable job growth.

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Stock Index Futures Tread Water Ahead of U.S. Economic Data, Nvidia Earnings Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.04%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.05% this morning as investors awaited a fresh batch of U.S. economic data and braced for Nvidia’s financial report due on Wednesday.

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Stock Index Futures Inch Higher Ahead of U.S. Economic Data, Nvidia Earnings Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.14%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.28% this morning, rebounding slightly from Monday’s tech-driven losses on Wall Street, while investors awaited a fresh batch of U.S. economic data and braced for Nvidia’s financial report due on Wednesday.

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Markets Retreat After Rally, Oil Dips But Middle East Worries Linger

Asian markets slipped Tuesday following a tepid day on Wall Street as traders took a breather from a recent rally fuelled by bets on a US interest rate cut, while oil eased from a surge caused by Middle East tensions.

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Stocks Undercut by Chip Stock Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed down -0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.04%. US stocks Monday settled mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials posting a new record...

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Geopolitical Risks Underpin the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday recovered from a 13-month low and finished up by +0.13%. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East supported safe-haven demand for the dollar after Israel on Sunday launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Gains in the dollar were limited after Monday’s news...

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Stocks Turn Lower as Chip Stocks Slide

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.08%. US stocks today are mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials posting a new record high....

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Is CLF a Good Steel Stock to Buy Now Near Its 52-Week Lows?

Cleveland-Cliffs is trading near its 52-week lows, even as the S&P 500 Index is eyeing record highs. The beaten-down stock could be a good bet for aggressive investors looking to play a recovery in U.S. steel markets.

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Stocks Mostly Higher on Hopes for Lower Interest Rates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.35%. US stocks today are mixed, with the S&P 500 posting a 1-1/4 month high and...

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Stocks Set to Open Mixed as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data and Nvidia Earnings

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.11%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.10% this morning as market participants awaited an earnings report from semiconductor stalwart Nvidia as well as the release of the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge later in the week.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data and Nvidia Earnings

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.16%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.23% this morning as market participants awaited an earnings report from semiconductor stalwart Nvidia as well as the release of the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge later in the week.

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Bitcoin Weekend Recap: $BTC Targets $65K Amid Positive ETF Flows, Fed Chief's Statement

Bitcoin was climbing toward $65,000 during the weekend even as some bad news hit the crypto community – specifically, the digital coin added around $4,000 in two days.

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Asian Stocks Mixed As U.S. Fed Hints At Rate Cuts

Asian stocks show mixed performance as U.S. markets surge on Fed rate cut expectations. Powell's dovish stance impacts global markets.

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Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street rallies as 'time has come' for rate cuts

Asian stocks are mixed after U.S. stocks rallied close to their records on the expectation the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates soon to help the economy

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Aussie shares resume winning ways as dollar surges

The ASX200 has climbed 0.8 per cent as the local currency neared 68 US cents after Fed chairman Jerome Powell declared "the time had come" for US rate cuts.

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Asian Markets Boosted By Fed Chief's Rate Cut Talk

Most Asian equities rose with the yen on Monday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell said "the time has come" to start cutting interest rates, lining up the central bank for a move as soon as next month.

Fortune

The outlook for home prices has zig zagged dramatically again

According to Freddie Mac's latest forecast, home prices will rise 2.1% in 2024 and 0.6% in 2025.

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GDP, Tech Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

The S&P 500 ($SPX) (SPY) had a strong finish to the week finishing 1.15% higher on Friday which was good for a 1.45% weekly gain.

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Yen Carry Trade is Yesterday's News, Seasonal Play is Next Opportunity

Recent concerns about the unwinding of yen carry trades and its potential impact on financial markets have proven less disruptive than anticipated. Despite other countries raising interest rates to combat post-pandemic inflation, Japan has kept borrowing costs low to address its long-term economic stagnation. Although the Bank of Japan (BoJ)…

The Guardian - US

Any US interest cut would be good – but don’t expect miracles right away

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to start cutting rates in September after 11 rises in 16 months

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Can a President Fix Inflation? Here's What Donald Trump Could Do

Inflation has been a thorn in the side of many presidential administrations, but can a president fix inflation? Here's what influence Harris or Trump could have in office.

International Business Times

Economists Push Back on Harris Plan To Ban Price Gouging

Kamala Harris's policy to combat price gouging has been criticized by analysts who say it is an uncompetitive proposal that could end up hurting US consumers.

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