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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Headline Figures Annual CPI: Rose 1.9%, slightly below forecasts of 2.0%, but higher than July’s 1.7%. Monthly CPI: Fell 0.1%, versus expectations of a 0.1% rise. Core Inflation: CPI-median held steady at 3.1%. CPI-trim eased to 3.0% from 3.1%. Excluding gasoline, CPI slowed to 2.4% from 2.5% in the prior …

Headline Figures Monthly Growth: Retail Sales in the U.S. rose 0.6% in August, reaching $732 billion. Previous Month: July’s growth was revised upward to 0.6% from an initial estimate of 0.5%. Market Expectations: The August figure came in well above forecasts of 0.2%, showing stronger-than-anticipated consumer spending. Annual Growth: Retail …

Wall Street Extends Gains into New Week U.S. stock futures ticked higher on Tuesday as investors positioned themselves for a pivotal week dominated by the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and fresh U.S.-China trade headlines. At 06:05 ET (10:05 GMT), Dow Jones Futures added 5 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures gained …

President Donald Trump has reignited the debate over corporate financial reporting, advocating for an end to mandatory quarterly earnings reports in favor of a semi-annual schedule. The proposal, which was made public on social media, calls on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to make this significant change. According to …