Business & Economy: The Fed's dot plots project just two rate cuts this year. But traders have increased their rate cut projections to five this year on recession bets.

Traders see five Fed cuts in 2025 and the risk of an emergency move

The first U.S. Jobs report is due on Friday. In the week ahead, that will be the most crucial macroeconomic data. Take a look at this next report to understand why investors will focus on this key report for clues to federal reserve's policy...

Jobs Report To Give Cues On Federal Reserve Policy Path

Billionaire Elon Musk has focused on the Federal Reserve as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take over the US government in January. Musk, tasked with making the US government more efficient, called the US Federal Reserve 'overstaffed.'

Donald Trump's Efficiency Co-Chief Elon Musk Calls Fed 'Overstaffed'

Global oil markets show marginal gains as investors await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and assess the impact of new sanctions on Russia.

 



Oil prices inch higher amid Federal Reserve deliberations

Oil prices experienced a modest uptick on Wednesday, with investors maintaining a cautious stance ahead of the anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision and ongoing geopolitical developments affecting global energy markets.

There will be a 24-hour frenzy of choices spearheaded by the Federal Reserve to end the year in which most developed nations were able to begin easing their monetary policies due to falling inflation.

Fed Rate Cut Takes Center Stage in Flurry of Decisions

There will be a 24-hour frenzy of choices spearheaded by the Federal Reserve to end the year in which most developed nations were able to begin easing their monetary policies due to falling inflation.



Is a private equity billionaire going to be the treasury secretary of the US, one of the most important cabinet positions yet to be filled by incoming president Donald Trump?

Another billionaire in Team Trump 2.0? Marc Rowan a top contender for treasury secretary

As the US has registered strong economic and inflation data. This development continues to shape the debate among Federal Reserve policymakers over the pace and extent of interest rate cuts.

Strong US data weakens case for December Fed rate cut

Bitcoin has rallied to a record recently; this is primarily due to Donald Trump's decisive US presidential election victory, with the bitcoin price now braced for a huge "game-changer” role, according to a detailed report by Forbes.

Fed shifts stance sparks $3 trillion Bitcoin and crypto price surge

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has endorsed a controversial idea that could reshape US economic policy: allowing the president to have direct influence over Federal Reserve decisions, according to a detailed report by CNBC.

Musk supports Trump’s push to weaken Fed independence

The dollar began the week on a cautious note Monday as markets prepared for upcoming US inflation data and a busy schedule of Federal Reserve speeches. Meanwhile, the yuan continued to struggle, weighed down by the lacklustre response to Beijing's most recent stimulus package, according to a detailed Reuters report.

Dollar prepares for US inflation data and remarks from multiple Fed officials

The Federal Reserve on Thursday approved its second consecutive interest rate cut, reducing its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point (25 basis points) to a target range of 4.

Fed cuts interest rates by 0.25% amid economic shifts and inflation concerns

As the US prepares for Tuesday's presidential election, the Federal Reserve is poised to make a more predictable decision on interest rates just two days later. With inflation showing signs of easing, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates for the second time this year according to a detailed report by Associated Press.

Fed set to cut rates amid election uncertainty and cooling inflation

As the Federal Reserve navigates the complexities of the current economic landscape, Governor Christopher Waller has underscored the necessity for caution regarding any future interest rate cuts.

Fed governor Waller emphasises caution in potential interest rate cuts

The recent decisions by the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates have sparked a wave of optimism within the US banking sector. As financial institutions navigate a landscape marked by economic uncertainty, these cuts are expected to provide a significant boon, enhancing profitability and providing much-needed stability in the US banking sector, as detailed in a report by CNBC.

Fed rate cuts provide significant boost to banks amid economic uncertainty

During the recent Federal Reserve meeting in September, officials reached a consensus to reduce interest rates, yet they exhibited significant division regarding the extent of the cut.

Fed officials divided on interest rate cuts: Insights from September meeting minutes

Looming strikes across North American ports and the widening West Asia tensions are poised to disrupt commerce worldwide. This, perhaps, is overshadowing the demand boost from the start of a global interest rate cut cycle led by the Federal Reserve. Take a look at this next report for more.

West Asia Tensions Add to Economic Concerns

Let's take a look at how markets performed this past week... US Equities closed the week on a high note, with the Dow Jones industrial average hitting a record. This marked the Dow's third consecutive week of gains. The S&P 500 dipped slightly on Friday, while the NASDAQ composite followed due to a 2% decline in Nvidia. Encouraging inflation data, rise in the personal consumption expenditures index, bolstered investor sentiment regarding potential interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

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The latest commentary from the Federal Reserve has emerged as a moment that does belong to global monetary policy, of course, but also especially to the Bank of England and the European Central Bank.

Central banks can't give in to inaction as Fed takes lead on rate cuts

The recent decision by the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 50 basis points has generated a wave of optimism regarding the US economy's trajectory. Goldman Sachs’ Chief Financial Officer, Denis Coleman, believes this significant reduction positions the economy well for a soft landing, despite uncertainties among market analysts about its potential effects on inflation and recession risks as detailed by CNBC in a report.

Fed's jumbo rate cut sparks optimism for US economic soft landing, says Goldman CFO

Wall Street closed with a mixed performance on Friday, buoyed by the Dow Jones industrial average reaching a record high. The broader S&P 500 and the NASDAQ fell after the Federal Reserve’s significant half-point interest rate cut. In Europe, markets closed lower amid mixed reactions to recent central bank rate decisions.

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