Interest Rates

Fed Needs To Frontload Interest Rate Cuts, Say 4 Economists: 'Labor Market's Cooling Trend Is Quite Clear'
June Jobs Figures Beat Expectations But Unemployment Rate Rises With Slower Wage Growth - A Mixed Bag For Interest Rates
Fed Minutes: Policymakers Are Not In Rush To Cut Interest Rates, Decision Hinges On Economic Data
June Jobs Figures Beat Expectations But Unemployment Rate Rises With Slower Wage Growth - A Mixed Bag For Interest Rates
Fed Minutes: Policymakers Are Not In Rush To Cut Interest Rates, Decision Hinges On Economic Data
Bank Of America Stock Is Up Over 21% For The Year: High Interest Rates Fuel Bullish Outlook
Fed Chair Powell Warns Of 'Unsustainable' US Debt Path, Downplays Risks Of Possible Trump Attacks On Central Bank Independence

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Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Falls To Lowest Level Since March 2021, Relieves Trader Interest Rate Worries (CORRECTED)
PCE inflation declines in May as expected, while personal income rose more than expected but spending grew less, indicating cooling demand.
US Economy At Stake In Biden Vs. Trump Debate: 'Both Candidates Have Policies That Are Inflationary'
All eyes on Trump vs. Biden debate, with focus on economy & foreign policy. Both unpopular, policies similar on spending & inflation, impact depends on election outcome. Market reactions expected, volatility low. 30-yr Treasury yield down, S&P 500 hits high.
Last Inflation Report Pushed Markets To Record Highs In June: Could It Happen Again Friday? 5 ETFs To Watch
Stocks reacted positively to April's PCE report. How will the market react to May's report? Here are the ETFs to watch.
Renters Need To Make $66,000 A Year To Afford The Typical Apartment: Can They Buy A House Instead?
Americans can't afford 2024's housing market. Renters need $66,000/yr for median-priced apartment, homeowners need $115,000/yr for median house.
New Home Sales Dip In May As High Mortgage Rates Keep Buyers 'On The Sidelines'
Sales of new single-family homes declined in May due to high mortgage rates. Median sales price was $417,400. Inventory low, demand strong.
Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Set To Drop To 38-Month Low: 'This Could Provide The Impetus For Another Rally To Fresh Highs'
Traders await release of key inflation data on Friday, focusing on potential decrease in Fed's preferred gauge. Economists predict slowing rates.
Bond Traders Expect Much Deeper Interest Rate Cuts Than Projected
U.S. bond traders predict higher interest-rate cuts by Fed in response to economic data and remarks by officials, but unlikely unless a recession occurs.
Mohamed El-Erian Calls For July Rate Cut By But Says 'I Don't Think' Fed Will Take This Step: 'We Are Living In This Uncertain World'
Mohamed El-Erian, the chief economic adviser at Allianz, suggested that the Federal Reserve should consider a rate cut in July. However, he expressed skepticism about the likelihood of this happening.
Fed Gov. Cook Calls For Lower Interest Rates 'At Some Point'
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook recommends lowering interest rate, citing progress on inflation and labor market. No set timeline given.
Fed's Bowman Shocks Traders: 'I Remain Willing To Raise' Interest Rates If Progress On Inflation Stalls
Fed governor Bowman believes it's too early to lower rates, but is prepared for further hikes if inflation worsens. Market reactions mixed.
Market's Higher Neutral Rate Expectations May Challenge Bond ETFs
Bond ETFs flat pre-market as neutral rate expected to remain high. Higher rate may limit Fed's rate-cutting ability, impacting bond performance.
Gold Prices Set To Climb To $3,000 On Fed Rate Cuts, Geopolitical Tensions, Bank of America Says
Gold prices may soar to $3,000/oz in 12-18 months due to increased investment demand and geopolitical tensions.
US Private Sector Activity Exceeds Estimates, Fastest Growth In 2 Years – Will The Fed Welcome The Data?
US economy strong in June, easing pressure on Fed to cut interest rates. Composite PMI at 54.6, services at 55.1, manufacturing at 51.7. Inflation cooled, stocks unchanged.
Bank Of America Predicts First Rate Cut In December: 'Higher-For-Longer Flavor'
Bank of America expects complex outlook of steady but gradually fading economic growth, persistent inflation, and delayed rate cuts. Higher-for-longer rates, sticky inflation, delayed rate cuts, fiscal moderation, and market forecasts and risks ahead are discussed.
Mortgage Rates Fall For Third Straight Week With Signs Of Lower Inflation, Fed Rates
Mortgage rates declined for a third consecutive week due to cooling inflation and an expected Fed rate cut.
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Dip From Record Highs As Investors Take Chipmaker Profits; Energy Sector Rebounds, Yields Rise: What's Driving Markets Thursday?
After the Juneteenth holiday break, Wall Street reopened with a cautious tone, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices declined after hitting all-time highs around midday trading in New York. This decline was driven by profit-taking in chipmaker stocks and rising Treasury yields, which dampened risk sentiment.
Interest Rate Decisions: Bank Of England Holds Firm, Swiss National Bank Reduces Further — Will Fed Cut In September?
Bank of England kept rates steady while Swiss National Bank cut its key rate. UK ETFs ticked up, with EWU up 0.66%, FLGB up 0.7%, and FKU up 0.57%. BOE is expected to cut rates in August, while other European central banks have already begun easing.
Fed Members Cool On Raising Interest Rates: 'These Conditions Could Take Months, And More Likely Quarters To Play Out'
Federal Reserve is not rushing to raise interest rates, wants to see more progress on inflation. Economic conditions moving in right direction.
Economist React To May Retail Sales Data: 'Consumer Spending Is Cooling In A Fairly Orderly Fashion'
US retail sales for May missed expectations, raising concerns about economic growth. Resilient consumer spending has been a key factor in the bull market.
Fed Will Cut Interest Rates — But When? Most Investors Agree It Won't Be July, Bank Of America Says
Bank of America's monthly global fund manager survey shows investors are confident that the Fed will lower interest rates twice in 12 months.
May Retail Sales Fall Short, Suggest Weakening Consumer
US retail sales grew 0.1% in May, below expected 0.3% growth, suggesting consumer spending weakness. Core retail sales declined 0.1%, building materials fell 3% year-over-year, online shopping increased 6.8%.
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari Says 'Reasonable Prediction' That Fed Rate Cut Could Come At Year End: 'We're In A Strong Position'
Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 Close At Record Highs As Tech Stocks Reclaim Dominance: Thursday's Gainers & Losers
The Nasdaq 100 index posted its fourth consecutive session in the green on Thursday, closing at 19,576 points and reaching all-time highs.