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Aussie shares resume winning ways as dollar surges

The ASX200 has climbed 0.8 per cent as the local currency neared 68 US cents after Fed chairman Jerome Powell declared "the time had come" for US rate cuts.

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Asian Markets Boosted By Fed Chief's Rate Cut Talk

Most Asian equities rose with the yen on Monday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell said "the time has come" to start cutting interest rates, lining up the central bank for a move as soon as next month.

International Business Times

The outlook for home prices has zig zagged dramatically again

According to Freddie Mac's latest forecast, home prices will rise 2.1% in 2024 and 0.6% in 2025.

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GDP, Tech Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

The S&P 500 ($SPX) (SPY) had a strong finish to the week finishing 1.15% higher on Friday which was good for a 1.45% weekly gain.

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Yen Carry Trade is Yesterday's News, Seasonal Play is Next Opportunity

Recent concerns about the unwinding of yen carry trades and its potential impact on financial markets have proven less disruptive than anticipated. Despite other countries raising interest rates to combat post-pandemic inflation, Japan has kept borrowing costs low to address its long-term economic stagnation. Although the Bank of Japan (BoJ)…

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Any US interest cut would be good – but don’t expect miracles right away

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to start cutting rates in September after 11 rises in 16 months

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Can a President Fix Inflation? Here's What Donald Trump Could Do

Inflation has been a thorn in the side of many presidential administrations, but can a president fix inflation? Here's what influence Harris or Trump could have in office.

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Economists Push Back on Harris Plan To Ban Price Gouging

Kamala Harris's policy to combat price gouging has been criticized by analysts who say it is an uncompetitive proposal that could end up hurting US consumers.

International Business Times

Federal Reserve Signals Interest Rate Cuts Coming Soon

Stocks surge as Fed hints at rate cuts. Powell signals adjustments due to slowing inflation and job growth concerns.

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Stocks Close Higher as Fed Chair Powell Signals Rate Cuts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +1.15%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.18%. US stocks rallied Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 3-week high. Comments...

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Pop After Powell's Jackson Hole Speech

Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech struck a dovish tone which sent stocks soaring Friday.

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Dollar Slumps as Powell Signals Interest Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell -0.84% and posted a 13-month low. The dollar retreated Friday on a decline in T-note yields. Also, the strength in stocks Friday reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, dovish comments from Atlanta Fed President Bostic weighed on the dollar when he...

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Crude Rallies on Dollar Weakness and Dovish Powell Comments

Oct WTI crude oil (CLV24 ) Friday closed up +1.82 (+2.49%), and Oct RBOB gasoline (RBV24 ) closed up +3.93 (+1.89%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Friday after the dollar index tumbled to a 13-month low. Crude oil prices also rallied Friday on comments from Fed...

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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Before Rates Drop

With the economy being in an uncertain state amid the hopes of an interest rate cut by the Fed, high-yielding dividend stocks could be a great addition to your portfolio. So, should you invest in AT&T (T), Altria Group (MO), and MPLX LP (MPLX) before the rates drop? Keep reading…

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3 AI Stocks Set to Outperform When the Fed Cuts Rates

With an interest rate cut on the horizon, analysts recommend snapping up these three AI stocks now for potential gains.

International Business Times

Fed Chairman Powell Says 'Time Has Come' For Rate Cuts

He delivered the news during an economic summit in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

The Independent UK

Takeaways from Fed Chair Powell's speech at Jackson Hole

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell all but proclaimed mission accomplished in the fight against inflation and signaled that interest rate cuts are coming in a much-anticipated speech Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Fortune

Jamie Dimon has now been floated for a Treasury role by both parties

Dimon has attempted to tame previous speculation about a White House role or taking on a Treasury position.

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Weak Dollar and Powell Comments Push Crude Prices Higher

Oct WTI crude oil (CLV24 ) today is up +1.54 (+2.11%), and Oct RBOB gasoline (RBV24 ) is up +3.28 (+1.57%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are trading higher on a slump in the dollar index to a 7-1/2 month low. Crude oil prices also rallied on Fed Chair...

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Federal Reserve Chairman Powell Signals Possible Interest Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell's speech at Jackson Hole signals potential interest rate cuts to support economic growth and stability.

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Jerome Powell's 'unmistakably dovish' tone gives investors hope for a mega rate cut next month

“The time has come for policy to adjust,” Powell said in his Jackson Hole speech on Friday.

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Stocks Gain as Bond Yields Fall on Dovish Powell

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.87%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.79%. US stocks today are moderately higher, with the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 3-week...

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How Will Stocks React to Lower Rates?

The Fed is ready to lower rates as soon as the next meeting on September 18th? This explains the rally for the S&P 500 (SPY) getting ever closer to the all time highs. The real question is what happens after rates get cut??? Steve Reitmeister shares his market outlook along…

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Dollar Tumbles as Powell Says It’s Time to Cut Interest Rates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.59% at a 7-1/2 month low. The dollar today is falling on a decline in T-note yields. Also, strength in stocks today has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, dovish comments from Atlanta Fed President Bostic weighed on the...

The Guardian - US

‘Time has come’ for US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, says Powell

Fed chairman hails progress in battle to bring down inflation, with cut rates starting from September

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