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Federal Reserve signals future cuts might come with a higher bar

Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reports on the Federal Reserve cutting rates and President Donald Trump's efforts to shift public attitudes on the economy on 'Kudlow.' #fox #...

50 minutes ago - Fox Business

Trade Tensions And AI: The Big Market Themes For 2026

Expect U.S.-China trade to continue but likely with less volatility then 2025. Focus on high-quality names in tech as transition to AI economy may take longer than expected.

1 hour ago - Seeking Alpha

ECB Unlikely to Follow Fed For Now, But Currency Moves May Yet Prove Decisive

Policymakers in Europe may face growing pressure to also lower their key interest rates if the pace of easing significantly weakens the dollar.

1 hour ago - WSJ

Swiss central bank holds interest rate at 0% as inflation cools; European markets dip

European stocks were slightly lower on Thursday as investors digest the U.S. Federal reserve's rate cut and commentary.

1 hour ago - CNBC

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Fall After Post-Fed Rally

Nasdaq-100 futures lead losses

2 hours ago - WSJ

Dow Jumps Around 500 Points Following Fed Decision: Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Wednesday.

2 hours ago - Benzinga

Long-awaited Fed decision now in

The Fed delivers a rate cut - but the most significant dissent in six years, and division over the policy outlook, reveal a split within the central bank. Nasdaq futures falter as Oracle's data centre...

2 hours ago - CNBC International TV

CNBC Daily Open: Much to like in Fed's meeting amid warnings of restraint

The Fed cuts rates by a quarter percentage point to a targeted range of 3.5%-3.75%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average popped 1.1% on Wednesday, rising alongside other major indexes.

3 hours ago - CNBC

10 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2026

A stronger economy and Fed rate cuts could provide tailwinds for dividend stocks next year. Consider buying names such as AbbVie, FedEx, and Coca-Cola.

3 hours ago - Barrons

UK pledges extra $2 billion NHS spend to avert Trump tariffs, FT says

Britain has promised the United States that spending on National Health Service (NHS) medicines will rise by 1.5 billion pounds ($2 billion) over the next three years, the Financial Times said on Thur...

5 hours ago - Reuters

Economist reveals what 'surprised' people about Powell's rate cut

Wharton School of Finance professor emeritus Jeremy Siegel gives his take on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's interest-rate cut and sets the record straight on the effect of tariffs on 'The Clama...

5 hours ago - Fox Business

President Trump wants lower interest rates and a new Fed chair. Wednesday's divisions suggest one won't guarantee the other.

President Trump wants lower interest rates and a new Fed chair. Wednesday's divisions suggest one won't guarantee the other.

6 hours ago - WSJ

CNBC Daily Open: Investors find cheer amid Fed's hawkish cut

The Fed cuts rates by a quarter percentage point to a targeted range of 3.5%-3.75%. But Trump thinks the cut should have "at least doubled.

9 hours ago - CNBC

With the Fed done for the year, we are not going to fight the tape, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer reflects on today's announcement of a 25bps cut.

10 hours ago - CNBC Television

With this president, it won't be the last Fed cut, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer reflects on today's announcement of a 25bps cut.

10 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that Fed staffers believe federal data could be overstating job creation by up to 60,000 jobs a month—which suggests the jobs market might be shrinking

Powell said that Fed staffers believe federal data could be overstating job creation by up to 60,000 jobs a month—which suggests the jobs market might be shrinking.

10 hours ago - WSJ

What the Fed's rate cuts really mean for jobs and the 2026 market outlook

Humilis Investment Strategies CEO and chief investment officer Brian Belski reveals his theme for 2026 and breaks down how the Fed's rate cuts are reshaping employment and driving stock buying on 'Mak...

10 hours ago - Fox Business

'Fast Money' traders talk aftermath of FOMC meeting

The 'Fast Money' traders talk aftermath of FOMC meeting.

11 hours ago - CNBC Television

LARRY KUDLOW: Mr. Trump is a better forecaster than all of the Fed's economists put together

The Fed did what everybody expected them to do, by cutting their target rate by a quarter of a point

11 hours ago - Fox Business

Powell: There's been a 'systematic overcount' in payroll numbers that will be 'corrected'

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that job growth is worse than the official data suggests, saying that there has been a "systematic overcount" by an estimated 60,000 per month.

11 hours ago - CNBC Television

This positive tone by Powell gave the markets holiday cheer, expert says

'The Claman Countdown' panelists Meera Pandit and Kenny Polcari analyze Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's rate decision. #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #thecl...

11 hours ago - Fox Business

'Fast Money' traders talk Fed's decision to cut interest rates 25bps

CNBC's Steve Liesman joins the 'Fast Money' traders to talk the FOMC's latest interest rate cut.

11 hours ago - CNBC Television

Powell declines to weigh in on potential successors as Trump eyes next Fed chair

Jerome Powell refused to comment on President Donald Trump's search for his Federal Reserve replacement, saying the process doesn't affect his current chair role.

11 hours ago - Fox Business

Investors expect relief in money markets as Fed resumes T-bill purchases

The Federal Reserve's move to expand its balance sheet again by buying Treasury bills is expected to ease money-market strains, calming investor worries that years of bond-portfolio runoff had drained...

11 hours ago - Reuters

Powell: Housing market faces 'significant challenges'

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday said that the housing market faces "some really significant challenges" and that the U.S. "needs more housing of different kinds."

11 hours ago - CNBC Television

Powell's Hawkish Talk Could Just Be Talk. Why the Fed Might Not Be Done Cutting Rates.

Markets continue to price in over two cuts in 2026, betting that labor-market softness will outweigh lingering inflation pressures.

11 hours ago - Barrons

Powell: I don't think a rate hike is anybody's base case at this point

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that a rate hike is not "anybody's base case" in his estimation.

12 hours ago - CNBC Television

FOMC December 2025: $40B In 30 Days - The Fed Knows Something You Don't

The Fed cut rates by 25 bps to 3.50–3.75%, but internal division and a static dot plot signal heightened uncertainty. $40 billion in immediate Treasury bill purchases is a liquidity stabilization move...

12 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Powell calls December rate cut decision a 'close call'

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday's decision to cut rates was anything but straightforward. “I could make a case for either side.

12 hours ago - CNBC Television

Here are the five big takeaways from Wednesday's Fed rate decision

The Fed approved a much-anticipated quarter percentage point interest rate cut at a meeting that was packed with intrigue and surprises.

12 hours ago - CNBC

Powell says central bank needs to 'wait to see' before moving again

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Federal Reserve is in a "wait to see" mode as it decides future monetary policy decisions.

12 hours ago - CNBC Television

SpaceX Said to Pursue 2026 IPO, Raising Far Above $30 Billion

Phil Haslett, co-founder and chief strategy officer at EquityZen, one of the largest platforms for pre-IPO shares - weighs in on Bloomberg's exclusive report that SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for...

12 hours ago - Bloomberg Technology

Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points at December meeting: Biggest takeaways from FOMC, Powell comments

Market Domination hosts Josh Lipton and Julie Hyman cover the latest headlines and interest rate decisions out from the Federal Reserve on December 10, 2025. Yahoo Finance senior Fed reporter Jennifer...

12 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Powell says the Fed is "well-positioned" to see how the economy evolves.

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12 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Wednesday's Final Takeaways: FOMC Rate Cut & Global Yields Climb

Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas talk all about Wednesday's decision from the Fed to cut interest rates by 25bps. They also explain the moves it has on both U.S. and global bond markets.

12 hours ago - Schwab Network

Dow gains almost 500 points, S&P 500 ends shy of record high after Fed's final rate cut of 2025 bolsters case for early start to ‘Santa Claus rally'

The S&P 500 index narrowly missed a fresh record close Wednesday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished with strong gains after the Federal Reserve's decision to deliver a final quarter-point r...

12 hours ago - Market Watch

Fed forecast 'very dovish', says Jefferies' David Zervos

David Zervos, Jefferies, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the Fed's decision to cut 25bps.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Stocks Rise After Fed Cuts Rates 25 Basis Points | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

13 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Trump Says Fed Could Have ‘Doubled' Latest Interest Rate Cut

Trump, a critic of Powell who he's consistently accused of being “too late” to cutting interest rates, said the Fed's move to lower interest rates by a quarter-point could have been “at least doubled....

13 hours ago - Forbes

Powell: 'There is no risk-free path for policy'

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday said there is no risk-free path for policy as the central bank navigates the tension between its employment and inflation goals.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Pres. Trump confirms meeting with Fed Chair contender Kevin Warsh

CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Closing Bell Overtime'  with the latest from the White House.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

U.S. Stocks Jump After Fed Signals an Opening for Additional Interest-Rate Cuts

The S&P 500 ends higher on Wednesday, but just misses another record close.

13 hours ago - WSJ

DoubleLine's Gundlach: I've turned positive on commodities broadly

CNBC's “Closing Bell” team discusses Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point wi...

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Bigger tax refunds — up to $2,000 on average — could give stocks a boost next year

Tax-rebate checks are expected to arrive in the second quarter for consumers, but the bulk of relief from Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is geared toward businesses

13 hours ago - Market Watch

Fed now on hold, but ‘I don't think that a rate hike is anybody's base case' – Fed Chair Powell

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13 hours ago - Kitco

DoubleLine's Jeffrey Gundlach: I don't feel like that was a hawkish cut

CNBC's “Closing Bell” team discusses Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point wi...

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Trump Says Fed Rate Cuts Could Have Been Doubled

President Donald Trump says a quarter-point rate cut by the Fed is not enough. Trump called that “a rather small number that could have been doubled, at least doubled,” and criticized Powell as a “sti...

13 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Powell blames elevated inflation on tariffs

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said inflation has remained “somewhat elevated” due to the impact from tariffs. “These readings are higher than earlier in the year, as inflation for goods has pick...

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Powell refuses to weigh in on Supreme Court case threatening Trump's tariff policies

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell refused to comment on the Supreme Court case that could impact President Trump's trade agenda, citing ongoing court proceedings.

13 hours ago - Fox Business

Dow soars over 550 points, S&P 500 hits new record after Fed rate cut

US stocks surged after the Federal Reserve delivered its third straight quarter-point rate cut on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones jumping over 550 points and the S&P 500 notching another record close. T...

13 hours ago - Invezz

December Fed Meeting: FOMC Lowers Rates, Overcomes The Divide

The FOMC followed through on another interest rate reduction at the conclusion of its two-day meeting on Wednesday. Though expected, the decision is notable given the scale of dissenting opinion withi...

13 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

4 key takeaways from Powell as the Fed cuts interest rates

The Fed cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday. The meeting featured the most dissent among officials since 2019.

13 hours ago - Business Insider

Trump says Fed could have 'at least doubled' latest interest rate cut.

CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on President Trump's commentary after the Federal Reserve moved to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

U.S. Could Consider an Exit From Mexico and Canada Trade Deal, Official Says

Exiting, revising, or renegotiating the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is “all on the table.”

13 hours ago - Barrons

US rate futures raise rate-pause odds in January; still see two cuts in 2026

Futures on the federal funds rate, which measure the cost of unsecured overnight loans between banks, raised the odds on Wednesday that the Federal Reserve will pause its easing cycle at the next poli...

13 hours ago - Reuters

Powell's not affected by the President openly discussing the search for his replacement

Powell's not affected by the President openly discussing the search for his replacement.

13 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Fed Chair Powell: I want to turn this job over to whoever replaces me with the economy in good shape

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Chair Powell: Housing market faces significant challenges

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Trump says Fed could have 'at least doubled' latest interest rate cut

President Donald Trump said the Federal Reserve's latest decision to cut benchmark interest rates by a quarter percentage point could have been "at least doubled." Trump, who has long urged the centra...

14 hours ago - CNBC

Fed Chair Powell: We're seeing higher productivity, but quick to say it's generative AI

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Chair Powell: There's an overcount in the payroll job numbers continuing, it will be corrected

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Chair Powell: A lot of high costs are embedded due to higher inflation in 2022 and 2023

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Chair Powell: Job creation may actually be negative

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell takes reporter questions after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third straight interest rate cut.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Can Wait and See How Economy Evolves, Chair Powell Says

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says officials are “well positioned” to wait and see how the economy evolves from here. He spoke at a news conference in Washington, DC after the central bank's pol...

14 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Fed Chair Powell: If no new tariffs, goods inflation should peak in 'first quarter or so'

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Chair Powell: We haven't made any decision about January

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Chair Powell: Labor market has cooled 'a touch more gradually' than we thought

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Powell: Spending on AI and data centers has been "holding up business investment."

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14 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

The Fed's Cuts Are a Moment of Truth for Europe

The European Central Bank is holding, driving increasingly diverging economies, Pierre-Antoine Dusoulier writes in a guest commentary.

14 hours ago - Barrons

Fed Chair Powell: Very unusual to have persistent tension between parts of dual mandate

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Chair Powell: I don't think a rate hike is anyone's base case at this point

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

The Federal Reserve has faith in this, expert reveals

QI research CEO and chief strategist Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses the Federal Reserve's predictions moving into the new year on 'Making Money.'

14 hours ago - Fox Business

Fed signals rate cut pause as central bank prepares for Trump showdown

The US central bank has signalled a pause in interest rates cuts demanded by the president as it grapples pressures from both elevated inflation and a weak jobs market.

14 hours ago - Skynews

What does the Fed see ahead? Higher rates through 2027, 2.4% inflation, soft landing growth

The Federal Reserve's December projections paint a surprisingly optimistic picture. After delivering a quarter-point rate cut, the US Fed forecasted that the American economy will showcase resilience,...

14 hours ago - Invezz

Fed Chair Powell: Implication of increased growth numbers is higher productivity

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed cuts or not, the stock market is likely to move higher in 2026

U.S. equities historically have made investors money in two out of every three years — regardless of politics and central-bank policy.

14 hours ago - Market Watch

Fed Chair Powell: We are well positioned to wait and see how the economy evolves

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Chair Powell: The base line would be solid growth next year

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed's Powell Says Treasury Purchases May Remain Elevated

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the Fed's Treasury purchases may remain elevated for a few months at a news conference in Washington, DC after the central bank's policy-setting Federal Open M...

14 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Fed Chair Powell Says Inflation Has Eased, but Remains Somewhat Elevated

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says inflation has eased but remains “somewhat elevated” compared to the Fed's 2% longer-run goal. He speaks after announcing a 25 point interest rate cut in Washin...

14 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Powell: Inflation for goods picked up, reflecting effects of tariffs

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed rate cut was 'much more dovish,' says KKM Financial's Kilburg

CNBC's “Power Lunch” team discusses the market's reaction to the Fed's interest rate cut and what may be next for the economy with Jeff Kilburg, founder and CEO of KKM Financial.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

My 2025 Year-End Portfolio Review: Top Winners, Biggest Losers, And Lessons For 2026

My core satellite portfolio, anchored by VOO and DIA, outperformed the S&P 500 with an 18.45% total return versus 17.82% in 2025. I maintain a conservative tech weighting, overweight energy and indust...

14 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Buying Stocks on the Cheap Can Cost You More. Here's a Better Strategy.

Many investors welcomed the market's recent decline as an opportunity to buy the dip. That's not the best strategy, argue two analysts.

15 hours ago - Barrons

Fed cuts interest rate by a quarter percentage point

The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday a quarter percentage point, or 25 basis point, cut to its overnight lending rate, bringing the targeted range to between 3.5% and 3.75%.

15 hours ago - CNBC Television

There could have been six FOMC dissents, says JPMorgan's Kelly on rate cut

CNBC's “Power Lunch” team discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point with David Kelly of JPMorgan, Frances Donald of RBC Capital Markets and Jim Caron...

15 hours ago - CNBC Television

The Fed is the most divided it's been in more than a decade

Three members of the Federal Open Market Committee dissented on Wednesday, two for no cuts and one for a bigger cut. The last time there were 3 dissents was December 2014.

15 hours ago - CNBC

Fed still forecasts just one rate cut for next year

The central bank's so-called dot plot indicates a median estimate of 3.4% for the federal funds rate at the end of 2026.

15 hours ago - CNBC

Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates Again—And Projects One Cut In 2026

How Powell addresses future interest rate cuts. Goldman Sachs analysts wrote this week they expect Powell to suggest the “bar has risen” for further reductions, and that five Fed officials will likely...

15 hours ago - Forbes

Fed cuts interest rates by a quarter percentage point

CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point, putting it in a range between 3.5%-3.75%.

15 hours ago - CNBC Television

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points for the third time this year

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points for the third time this year.

15 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points With Three Dissents

The Federal Reserve cut rates for a third consecutive meeting and maintained their outlook for just one cut in 2026. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 Wednesday to lower the benchmark federa...

15 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Fed to Resume Net Asset Purchases With $40 Billion in Securities This Month

The Federal Reserve is ready to once more expand its balance sheet by buying short-term Treasury securities, aiming to head off bouts of pressure in overnight lending markets that are critical to the ...

15 hours ago - WSJ

Fed Chair Powell announces controversial new rate cut decision

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell announces interest rate decision after December FOMC meeting. #foxbusiness #makingmoney

15 hours ago - Fox Business

We're seeing pretty good macro environment, says Blackstone's Jonathan Gray

CNBC's Leslie Picker sits down with Jonathan Gray, president and chief operating officer at Blackstone, to discuss the looming interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve, private credit markets, ...

15 hours ago - CNBC Television

Three Dissents in FOMC Cutting Interest Rates 25bps, "QE is Back"

There were three dissents in the latest interest rate cut from the Fed, one for 50bps and two for zero cuts. Kevin Hincks talks about the FOMC's differing views and the role its dual mandate plays.

15 hours ago - Schwab Network

What the Fed's December interest rate cut means for your wallet

The Federal Reserve cut rates for the third time this year at its final 2025 meeting. A rate cut could lower borrowing costs for mortgages and credit cards, bringing relief to consumers.

15 hours ago - Business Insider

Fed approves third straight 25 bps cut, signals a cautious path

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its policy rate by 25 basis points, the third consecutive reduction. The policy rate, which was widely expected to signal a deliberate pivot toward easier polic...

15 hours ago - Invezz

Fed rate cut is 'insurance' buffer against labor market, says economist Claudia Sahm

CNBC's "The Exchange" team discusses the state of the economy amid the Federal Open Market Committee's decision on interest rates with Claudia Sahm, chief economist at New Century Advisors.

15 hours ago - CNBC Television