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Stocks Rally Before the Open After Fed Rate Cut With More Easing Ahead

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.84%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +1.10% this morning, pointing to a sharply higher open on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time since December and signaled more reductions could follow soon.

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise Following Fed Rate Cuts— Nvidia And Intel In Focus After $5 Billion Investment Deal (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story.

Benzinga

Euro holds at 4-year highs, European equities soar on Fed's dovish cut

European stocks rallied on Thursday after the Fed cut rates to 4.00%–4.25% and signalled more easing. Markets cheered the dovish tone, boosting equities across the eurozone, with tech and bank shares leading the gains.

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The Federal Reserve’s independence is about to be tested like never before

Donald Trump wants drastic rate cuts – and his campaign to exert greater political control over the Fed continues

The Guardian - US

Fed Rate Cut: What It Means For Your Mortgage, Crypto Investments, Savings Account, Auto Loan And Student Loan

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in 2025, which could impact mortgage rates, bond yields, and boost crypto. The move will ripple across consumer finances, affecting mortgages, credit cards, student loans, auto loans, and savings accounts.

Benzinga

S&P 500 Historically Returns Over 16% In Year Two Of Fed Easing Cycle, But Only If 'Recession Is Averted'

As the Federal Reserve embarked on the second year of its rate-cutting cycle after its last cut in September 2024, historical data points to potentially significant gains for the SP 500, with an average return of over 16% in the second year following initial cuts.

Benzinga

Dow Jumps Over 250 Points As Fed Cuts Rates: Investor Sentiment Edges Lower, Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Wednesday.

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Fed Dot Plot Reveals Shallow Easing Path For 2026; Experts Say Don't Expect 'Many More Reductions' As Split Of Dots Is 'Something To Behold'

The Federal Reserve's latest economic projections reveal a surprisingly shallow path for interest rate cuts in 2026, signaling that the policy will remain restrictive as the central bank contends with a resilient economy and sticky inflation.

Benzinga

US tariffs disrupting Chinese exports as retailers delay orders, says Inspecs

The Bath-based global eyewear business said it had ‘experienced first-hand’ the effects of trade disruption and weaker consumer confidence.

The Independent UK

Why Is D-Wave Quantum Stock Spiking After Hours

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) saw a 2.53% increase in after-hours trading, reaching $23.11, building on Wednesday’s 18.76% rally as investors reacted positively to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy and the company’s strong regional performance.

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Trump's 'Sock Puppet' At The Fed, Says Elizabeth Warren On Stephen Miran's Dissenting Vote: 'Intended To Send A Signal,' Says This Economist

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran's dissent during Wednesday's FOMC meeting has drawn mixed reactions from economists and politicians alike.

Benzinga

Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate for the first time this year

Fed officials, in a set of projections also released on Wednesday, signalled that they expect to reduce their key rate twice more this year, but just once in 2026.

Euronews

'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Tells Critics 'Do Not Make Fun of Me' As Opendoor Short Sours Amid Rate-Cut Rally: 'That Is Inappropriate'

Investor Martin Shkreli, popularly known as “Pharma Bro,” pushed back against criticism on this recent short position on iBuying platform Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:OPEN), which is rallying amid the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts on Wednesday.

Benzinga

Asian shares mostly climb after US stocks remained near record levels following the Fed's rate cut

Asian shares, led by tech stocks, are mostly higher after Wall Street indexes a day earlier churned between gains and losses but ultimately remained near record levels following the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut its main interest rate

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Will mortgage rates drop further after the Fed's rate cut? Not necessarily

The Federal Reserve just cut its benchmark rate for the first time since last year, but that doesn't guarantee mortgage rates will keep dropping

International Business Times

Asian Markets Fluctuate After Fed Cuts Interest Rates

Equities wavered in Asia on Thursday after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates but left investors wondering how many more cuts were in the pipeline despite boss Jerome Powell warning about the struggling jobs market.

Benzinga

Economists Warn 'Stagflation Is In The Room' Amid Interest Rate Cut News: 'The Fed Has No Idea Where Inflation Will Be,' Says Peter Schiff

Leading economists are reacting to the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, with some lauding the central bank’s independence, and others warning of difficult times ahead.

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Australian shares slip as Santos drags on energy stocks

A sell-off in energy sector companies has led the local bourse lower, as the market lumbers towards a third straight week of losses.

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Bitcoin Unmoved By Fed Rate Cut; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Spike: Analyst Says BTC Should See $120,000 By End Of Week If 'All Goes To Plan'

Bitcoin failed to break out of its range, but other major coins rose on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut of the year.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: royals roll out red carpet amid protests; Kimmel taken off air over Kirk comments

Trump was kept out of reach of critics as he met Britain’s king and queen, amid furore back in US over suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! show – key US politics stories from 17 September 2025

Fortune

Jerome Powell on signs of an AI bubble and an economy leaning too hard on the rich: ‘Unusually large amounts of economic activity'

“[Spending] may well be skewed toward higher-earning consumers,” Powell said. “There’s a lot of anecdotal evidence to suggest that.”

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Cotton Pulls Back on Wednesday

Cotton futures were weaker on Wednesday, with contracts down 37 to 53 points across the nearbys. The US dollar index was up $0.392 on the day to $96.640. The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points, as expected on Wednesday. Crude oil futures were $0.59 lower. The Seam reported 909...

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Stocks Settle Mixed on Hawkish Fed Chair Powell Comments

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.21%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.09%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Powell isn’t being subtle about Trump, immigration and the employment disaster: ‘The supply of workers has obviously come way down’

"There’s very little growth, if any, in the supply of workers. And at the same time, demand for workers has also come down quite sharply," the Fed chair said.

The Conversation

Fed rate cut is attempt to prevent recession without sending prices soaring

The Federal Reserve on Sept. 17, 2025, cut its target interest rate as it shifts focus from fighting inflation to supporting the choppy labor market.

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