Fed Rate Cuts Look Nailed on After Inflation Data, Market Faces 2025 Disappointment. And 5 Other Things to Know Today.
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Chances of Fed rate cut rise despite higher November inflation report
The market sees the probability of another 25 basis point interest rate cut at next week's Federal Reserve meeting as rising despite inflation ticking higher in November.
The Fed Cut Interest Rates. Here's Why This Excellent High-Dividend Stock Is a Buy.
A falling-interest-rate environment is generally a positive catalyst for the stock market. With lower rates from risk-free investments such as CDs, more money rotates into riskier assets like stocks. Plus, lower borrowing costs make people more comfortable with spending money, leading to increased economic activity.
Market Certain of Fed Rate Cut. But Inflation Data Raise More Questions.
Inflation data appear to have cemented the market’s view of a quarter-point rate cut next week, but beyond that they have provided little clarity. Traders now see a 99% chance of a cut on Dec.18, up from 71% a week ago,
After fresh inflation data, fed-funds futures point to high chance of Fed rate cut this month
Traders in the federal-funds market were pricing in a near certain probability that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this month, as they assessed the latest report on U.S. inflation. Fed-fu
Inflation increased in November, complicating Fed's next rate decision
Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November compared to a year ago, ticking upward from the previous month and potentially giving pause to the Federal Reserve as it weighs an interest rate cut expected next week.
Inflation Isn’t Coming Down. Why the Fed Is Poised to Cut Interest Rates Anyway.
Fed-funds futures now point to a nearly 100% chance that Fed officials opt for another quarter-point cut next week.
Stocks mostly rise as US inflation data boosts rate cut hopes
US and European stock markets mostly rose on Wednesday after inflation data cemented expectations that the Federal Reserve will trim interest rates next month.
Stock market today: Indexes rise as rate-cut odds edge up after jobs report
US employers added more jobs than expected in November, bouncing back after October's dismal reading. Stocks rose and yields ...
Why Fed may skip rate cut in January, according to J.P. Morgan’s Elyse Ausenbaugh
Wednesday’s reading on U.S. inflation sets the Federal Reserve up to cut interest rates next week, but the Fed may pause its rate-cutting cycle at its first policy meeting next year, according to ...
Nasdaq hits 20K points in historic first after inflation data cements Fed rate-cut bets
U.S. stocks were mostly higher during Wednesday's history-making session, as an in-line consumer inflation report solidified ...
Stock market today: Stocks climb to record highs as Fed members point to December rate cut
"At present, I lean toward supporting a cut to the policy rate at our December meeting," Christopher Waller, a Federal ...
TSX futures slip after previous session's gains driven by BoC rate cut
Futures tied to Canada's main stock index fell on Thursday after a rally in the previous session following the Bank of Canada ...
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Mortgage Predictions: New Inflation Data Cements a Fed Cut Next Week
"I do expect a cut in December and then a wait-and-see approach from there," said Greg Sher, managing director at NFM ...
Sticky US inflation and Trump tariffs cast doubt on Fed’s rate cut path, say experts
Experts warn of increased market volatility due to uncertainty over the Fed’s rate cuts, tariffs, and the US fiscal deficit.
Asian stocks trade mixed as markets await U.S. inflation signal
Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday after U.S. indexes drifted lower on Tuesday ahead of an update on U.S. consumer inflation due later in the day. Context: Traders are pretty sure of a Fed rate cut.