Mixed Signals: Fed’s Rate Decision Amid Labor Market Data
Mixed labor market data complicates the Fed's rate decision. Hawks see strong payrolls, while doves point to rising unemployment. Powell may adopt a dovish tone despite inflation concerns.
Stock Market Update: SPY, QQQ, Qualcomm, AMD & Fed Rate Cut
SPY and QQQ ETFs decline premarket. Qualcomm earnings anticipated. AMD falls despite results. BlackRock forecasts slowing activity & Fed rate cuts. Pinterest tumbles on earnings. Market awaits Supreme Court decision.
Market Reactions to Potential Government Shutdown
Wall Street seems to be ignoring the potential economic impact of a government shutdown. Investors are focusing on favorable financials, IT, and industrials despite the uncertainty. The Fed is data-dependent.
Gold Price Surge: Analysts Predict Further Gains Amid Fed’s Stance
Gold prices are soaring, currently at $3,696/ounce. Experts like Peter Schiff and James Turk foresee more gains due to Fed policies fueling inflation. Silver is also expected to outperform gold. Market indices are down.
Experts React to Fed Rate Cut: Stagflation Concerns
Financial experts react to the Fed's 25bps rate cut, highlighting stagflation risks and debate on central bank independence. Concerns raised about future inflation and unemployment.
Mortgage interest rates in February: will they fall without a Fed meeting?
Mortgage rates in the United States have stayed high in recent months, which has an impact on people who want to renew their loans or purchase a property.
Futures steady in lead-up to crucial inflation reading By Reuters
(Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were range-bound on Wednesday as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of a pivotal inflation reading due later in the day that could influence the Federal Reserve's policy decision this month.
US equity funds gain inflows for third week in a row By Reuters
(Reuters) - U.S. investors snapped up equity funds for a third successive week through Nov. 20, buoyed by optimism over rising corporate earnings expectations, although the inflows were restrained due to a cautious Federal Reserve rate outlook and geopolitical tensions between Russia and the West.