The Federal Reserve’s latest move has Wall Street buzzing, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average nudging toward 46,200 on Thursday, September 18, after a choppy open. That’s a fresh record, up nearly 0.8% for the week and 1.5% so far in September, putting it on track for a fifth straight …
Read More »S&P 500 Heavyweight Lennar’s Earnings Plunge Puts Rate Cuts to the Test
Federal Reserve rate cuts are seen as a potential lifeline for the struggling housing market, with a recent 50 basis-point slash aiming to lower mortgage rates and stimulate demand. Homebuilder Lennar’s grim earnings report, projecting a 49% profit drop, underscores the sector’s pain. While lower rates could ease monthly payments …
Read More »Intel Shares Surge on Nvidia’s $5B Investment
Intel shares surged nearly 30% in pre-market trading Thursday, crossing above $32 for the first time since July 2024, after Nvidia announced a landmark $5 billion investment in the chipmaker. Details of the Investment Nvidia confirmed it would purchase $5 billion worth of Intel stock at $23.28 per share, cementing …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Jump After Fed Rate Cut
U.S. stock index futures climbed strongly on Thursday as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s rate cut and comments from Chair Jerome Powell on the outlook for future monetary policy. Market Performance At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 335 points (0.7%), S&P 500 Futures gained 55 points (0.9%), …
Read More »FOMC’s Risk Management Cut: Context and Key Impact
The Federal Reserve trimmed its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%, calling it a “risk management cut” to address a cooling labor market without further weakening jobs—amid rising minority unemployment and downside employment risks. This deliberate step reflects a shift from prior inflation-focused hikes, aiming to sustain economic …
Read More »Fed Slashes Rates to 4.00%–4.25% as Expected, Signals Cautious Path Ahead
During its September 2025 meeting, the Federal Reserve reduced the Federal Funds Target Range (FFTR) by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%, aligning precisely with market expectations. The following preview was released at 10:00 GMT ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcements:The US Federal Reserve was anticipated to implement its first …
Read More »BoE Decision Forecast: Interest Rate Stability Amid Economic Challenges in 2025
Analysts and markets anticipate that the Bank of England (BoE) will maintain its key interest rate at 4% during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, 18 September 2025. This decision comes amid rising inflation and sluggish economic growth, placing the Bank in a delicate position to balance curbing …
Read More »U.S. Futures Steady as Fed Decision Looms; General Mills and Apple in Focus
U.S. stock futures traded little changed on Wednesday as investors awaited the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, with markets eager for signals on the pace and scope of monetary easing. At 06:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures edged up 30 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures …
Read More »Looming FOMC Decision Puts an End to Wall Street’s Record-Breaking Spree
The global financial community is fixated on the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, which has brought a pause to Wall Street’s record-setting momentum. Following a strong Monday that saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reach fresh all-time highs, U.S. markets pulled back on Tuesday. The S&P 500 closed 0.13% lower, …
Read More »Is Ending Quarterly Earnings a Risk Worth Taking?
US President Donald Trump has called for U.S. public companies to move from quarterly to semiannual earnings reporting. He argues that fewer reporting requirements would reduce regulatory burdens and allow corporate leaders to focus on long-term strategies. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under Chair Gary Gensler, has been tasked …
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