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Optimism about the U.S. economy sends stocks to a new record

The S&P 500 index hit 5,000 for the first time ever, propelled by Wall Street's optimism the Federal Reserve is going to cut interest rates.

Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Edges Closer to the 5,000 Mark

Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Edges Closer to the 5,000 Mark

Stocks closed marginally higher Thursday with the S&P 500 nearing a key psychological level.

Federal Reserve Considers Cutting Interest Rates as Economy Stays Strong

Federal Reserve Considers Cutting Interest Rates as Economy Stays Strong

Americans eagerly await interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve to lighten the burden on borrowers, but caution remains as inflation may re-accelerate.

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Most Asian Markets Track Wall St Record, Shanghai Extends Rally

Most Asian stocks rose Thursday following another record on Wall Street, with strong earnings, a resilient US economy and Chinese moves to boost the country's markets playing up against fading hopes for an early Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Nabs a New Record High

The main indexes carved out notable gains Wednesday thanks to well-received earnings from Chipotle and Roblox.

US Fed Officials Urge Patience On Interest Rate Cuts

Two US Federal Reserve officials indicated Wednesday that the nation's central bank is on track to tackle inflation, but that it is still too soon to begin lowering interest rates.

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Fed's Kashkari Forecasts 2-3 Rate Cuts in 2021

Learn about Neel Kashkari's views on the US Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates, as he predicts 2 to 3 rate cuts for this year.

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4 Wall Street Darling Gold Stocks Worth Buying

4 Wall Street Darling Gold Stocks Worth Buying

Escalating geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and expectations of interest rate cuts would be positive drivers for gold this year, which is widely seen as a safe-haven asset. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in Wall Street darling gold stocks Alamos Gold (AGI), Centerra Gold (CGAU), Centamin (CELTF),…

Are Stocks Stuck til Summer?

Are Stocks Stuck til Summer?

How high can the S&P 500 (SPY) go without the Fed lowering rates? Steve Reitmeister says that 5,000 is a lid on stock prices with likely pullback, trading range and sector rotation to follow. Why is that? Read on below for more.

Stock Market Today: Higher Close for Stocks, Palantir Soars on AI Optimism

Stock Market Today: Higher Close for Stocks, Palantir Soars on AI Optimism

While the main indexes made modest moves Tuesday, Palantir Technologies soared 30% after earnings.

Strong jobs report signals resilience of US economy amid pandemic

Strong jobs report signals resilience of US economy amid pandemic

The surprising strong jobs report for January showed that the U.S. economy is picking back up. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 353,000, exceeding expectations. Wh...

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies surge as US debt sparks recession fears

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies surge as US debt sparks recession fears

Learn about the influence of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's warnings on the U.S. debt pile and its potential impact on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin...

Subdued Futures Focus on Pharma Earnings and Rate Expectations

Subdued Futures Focus on Pharma Earnings and Rate Expectations

Stay updated on the latest developments in the US stock market as futures remain subdued. Keep an eye on pharmaceutical earnings and rate expectations for ...

30-Year Mortgage Rates Exceed 7%: Impact On Homebuyers And Housing Market

30-Year Mortgage Rates Exceed 7%: Impact On Homebuyers And Housing Market

Mortgage rates underwent substantial fluctuations since the summer, briefly hitting a 20-year high of 8% in October before experiencing a huge drop.

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Stock Market Today: Markets Stumble After Powell Pushes Back on Rate Cuts

Equities retreated from record highs after the Fed chief reiterated a cautious stance toward easing.

Fed's Kashkari: Strong Economy Allows Time for Data Analysis

Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari believes the strong US economy allows the Fed to carefully analyze data before making any decisions regarding rate ...

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US Stocks And Bonds Search For Direction After A Critical Week

U.S stocks and bonds moved in the opposite direction at the end of last week, caught between a blowout job report and solid earnings from Meta and Amazon.

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UK services sector posts fastest growth in eight months; Fed’s Powell urges prudence on interest rate cuts – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as pound hits lowest level since December

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Dollar Soars to New Heights as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Fade

The US dollar continues to strengthen as expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut diminish, reaching new highs in the foreign exchange market.

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Asia Markets Take A Hit As Blockbuster US Jobs Batter Rate Cut Hopes

Asian markets mostly fell Monday after a forecast-busting US jobs report and comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell shattered any remaining hopes for a March interest rate cut.

Fed Chair Powell: Prudence Key in Considering Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discusses the possibility of rate cuts in an interview with CBS' '60 Minutes', emphasizing the need for prudence in mak...

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Economists Pilloried For Getting Forecasts Wrong

Economists are taking flak after missing the mark on inflation, failing to anticipate disruptions in global supply chains and forecasting a recession that has not materialised.

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US Fed 'Not Yet' At The Point Of Rate Cuts, Official Says

The US Federal Reserve is on the right track in its inflation fight, but "not yet" at the point where it should begin cutting interest rates, a senior official said Friday.

The U.S. created an extraordinary number of jobs in January. Here's a deeper look

U.S. employers added 353,000 jobs in January — far more than forecasters expected. The sizzling job market is good for workers but could cause the Federal Reserve to postpone a cut in interest rates.

Did the Fed Put a Lid on Stock Prices?

The S&P 500 (SPY) was off to another great start in 2024. That was until Chairman Powell grabbed the mic at his January 31st press conference. And things went south in a hurry. Why is that? And what does that mean for stock investors in the days and weeks ahead?…

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