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Fed officials were divided on whether to cut rates by half a point in September, minutes show

WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve officials at their September meeting agreed to cut interest rates but were unsure how aggressive to…

The big question hanging over banks as earnings season starts

Investors have questions about how a new Federal Reserve rate-cutting cycle will affect the biggest US banks, and they will…

Asian shares climb after blockbuster US jobs report

Asian shares advanced Monday after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report raised optimism about the economy, sparking a rally on…

How a rates rethink after strong US jobs data could shake up markets

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed and Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) – The reverberations from a blowout U.S. employment number could…

Fed rate cuts should favor preferred stocks, Virtus fund manager says

One financial firm is trying to capitalize on preferred stocks – which carry more risks than bonds, but aren’t as…

Are Folks In America That Stupid?’ Dave Ramsey Says Americans Should Be More Suspicious Of The Fed Rate Cuts Timing

Are Folks In America That Stupid?’ Dave Ramsey Says Americans Should Be More Suspicious Of The Fed Rate Cuts Timing…

Fed close to pulling off the elusive economic soft landing in 2024 after great September jobs report

A hiring sign is posted on the exterior of Urban Outfitters at the Tysons Corner Center mall on August 22,…

European Stocks Futures Gain Before US Jobs Data: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — European and US stock futures gained in line with Asian equities ahead of US jobs data that will…

Asian shares are mixed after Middle East tensions weigh on Wall St

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Friday after worsening tensions in the Middle East sent shares lower on Wall…

Week’s two key inflation reports to help decide size of Fed’s rate cut

People shop at a store in Brooklyn on August 14, 2024 in New York City.  Spencer Platt | Getty Images…