The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors' favorite stocks over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.

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

The September Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street keyed into what Fed Chair Powell & Co. will do about interest rates.

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.