The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve's rate cut aims to support economic growth and stability by stimulating borrowing and spending.

"The economy is strong overall," Chairman Jerome Powell said.

The Federal Reserve cut rates as expected and penciled in two more for 2025. But the S&P 500 turned lower over doubts the Fed will follow through on its dovish policy signals.

The Federal Reserve faces differing opinions on interest rate cuts, with concerns about inflation risks and economic indicators.

US stocks gain ahead of Fed rate decision. Dow aims to break losing streak. Investors await Fed's outlook.

ECB cuts rates to boost eurozone growth, while Fed remains cautious amid strong US economy.

US stocks open mixed with Dow rising and S&P 500, Nasdaq falling. Investors await Federal Reserve rate decision.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.07%. Dec E-mini S&P futures (ESZ24 ) are up +0.30%, and Dec E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Some leaders showed strong, robust movement even as indexes fell to session on lows after the Fed signaled fewer rate cuts next year.

A strong economy, rate cuts and continued AI spending should support stocks in the new year, says UBS Global's chief investment officer, Americas.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is trading slightly higher on speculation the Fed will signal a pause in its rate-cutting cycle after cutting rates by -25 bp today. Higher T-note yields today are also supportive of the dollar. Today’s US housing news was mixed for the dollar, but a...