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How fast will interest rates fall? Fed Chair Powell may provide clues in high-profile speech

With the Federal Reserve considered certain to start cutting its benchmark interest rate next month, Chair Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated speech Friday morning at an economic conference will be closely watched for any hints about how many additional rate cuts might be in the pipeline

The Independent UK

Trading in Asian markets is mixed and muted ahead of a key Fed Chair speech

Asian shares are mixed in muted trading ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that might deliver clues on how quickly and deeply the Fed may cut interest rates

The Independent UK

Asian Stocks Slip With Wall St Ahead Of Powell, Yen Rises

Asian investors jockeyed for position ahead of a much-anticipated speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell later Friday, as the dollar weakened amid speculation about how big an expected interest rate cut next month could be.

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US Fed Chair Expected To Signal Support For Rate Cuts

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is widely expected to use a keynote speech at a major central banking conference on Friday to signal support for cutting interest rates ahead of next month's rate decision.

International Business Times

3 High-Yield S&P 500 Stocks to Buy and Hold

Three high-yield S&P 500 stocks, Devon Energy, Verizon Communications, and Pfizer Inc., are poised to provide a balanced mix of income and growth, making them attractive options for long-term investors.

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Stocks Finish Lower Ahead of Friday’s Comments from Fed Chair Powell

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.89%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.68%. US stocks gave up an early advance on Thursday and moved lower as bond...

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Drop Ahead of Powell's Jackson Hole Speech

Sentiment turned cautious ahead of Fed Chair Powell's highly anticipated speech Friday at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.

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Dollar Rallies Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.47%. The dollar posted moderate gains Thursday after bond yields rose on hawkish comments from Kansas City Fed President Schmid who said he wants to see more economic data before supporting any decision to begin cutting interest rates. Also, short covering ahead...

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Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says Jerome Powell is too dependent on data and it’s hurting the Fed’s decision-making abilities

The Fed’s reliance on data has made it too slow in deciding whether to cut rates, which could mess up the soft landing, says Fundstrat managing partner Tom Lee.

Fortune

Fed Chair Jerome Powell can’t keep ignoring the climate elephant—or its impact on inflation—at Jackson Hole

A growing chorus of central bankers and academics believe climate change does impact price stability—and this impact should be built into modeling.

Fortune

Federal Reserve Signals Potential Interest Rate Cut Amid Cooling Inflation

FOMC considers lowering interest rates due to easing inflation and labor market concerns.

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Wall Street Anticipates Federal Reserve Chair's Speech At Jackson Hole

Stay informed about Wall Street's modest gains, corporate earnings, and Powell's speech. Paramount Global surges, Advance Auto Parts falters. European mark...

Latin Times

Asia Tracks Wall St. Rally After US Jobs Data, Fed Minutes

Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore, Seoul, Mumbai, Bangkok and Manila rose Thursday, though Shanghai, Wellington, Jakarta and Taipei slipped.

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Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. PMI Data, Jackson Hole in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.16%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.25% this morning as investors looked ahead to U.S. business activity data and the start of the Jackson Hole Symposium.

International Business Times

Fed On Course For September Rate Cut As Meeting Minutes Show Strong Support

FOMC signaled that a rate cut could be on the table at the upcoming September 17-18 meeting, especially if economic data continues to align with expectations.

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Stocks Muted Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. PMI Data, Jackson Hole in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.07%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.08% this morning as investors looked ahead to U.S. business activity data and the start of the Jackson Hole Symposium.

The Guardian - UK

Paris Olympics boosts eurozone economic growth; UK business activity accelerates –as it happened

Olympic Games has delivered France’s best month of growth since March 2023, while UK economy is also strengthening in August

The Independent UK

Asian benchmarks trade mixed ahead of US Fed chair's speech

Asian shares are trading mixed, despite some optimism following a rally on Wall Street on better-than-expected profit reports from major companies

AAP

Australian shares extend winning streak to 10 days

The ASX200 rose 0.2 per cent after Federal Reserve minutes all but confirmed the US central bank will cut rates in September.

International Business Times

Asia Struggles To Track Wall St Up After US Jobs, Fed Minutes

Stocks fluctuated in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street returned to winning ways on the back of softer-than-expected jobs data and minutes showing some Federal Reserve officials were open to an interest rate cut at their meeting last month.

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Stocks Settle Higher on Improved Fed Rate Cut Prospects

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +0.42%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.53%. US stocks Wednesday settled higher, with the S&P 500 posting a 1-month high, the...

Fortune

Interest rate cuts are now all but guaranteed after dovish Fed meeting, experts say

“The Fed minutes removed all doubt about a September rate cut,” said Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group.

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