The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Recent data shows stagflation, stagnant growth and price inflation, is possible as economy shaken by uncertainty

Markets had another strong week as inflaton data set the stage for the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week; a rate cut is expected but may already be priced in

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.42%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.06%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

All eyes are on the Federal Reserve ahead of next week's critical policy meeting.

Weakening labour market and higher inflation has put Fed in a ‘difficult’ position even as economists expect a rate cut.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.04%. The dollar posted modest gains on Friday due to higher T-note yields, which have strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar fell back from its best level after the University of Michigan US Sep consumer sentiment index fell more...

Wall Street extended its record-breaking run this week, driven by surging investor confidence in Federal Reserve rate cuts and expectations of robust growth by AI-driven companies.

US mortgage rates hit an 11-month low in early September, spurring refinances, but inflation at 2.9% and a pivotal Fed meeting mean the relief may be brief.

U.S. small-cap stock performance is soaring in the second half of 2025, with the benchmark SP Small Cap 600 Index up 10.7% in the last three months and up 4.1% over the past 30 days. The broader large-cap  SP 500 Index is up just 8.9% and 1.8% over the same…