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Australian Small Caps Advance Amid Higher Gold Prices
The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries was up 15.3% in Q3 2025, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 by more than 10%. The higher the weight of a constituent in an index, the larger the contribution to the index perfo...
Banks Face Credit Slippage But Not As Bad As Some Fear
US bank earnings have continued to grow, buoyed by margin expansion and benign credit quality, save for a few notable losses that emerged in the third quarter. While credit quality remains benign for ...
Video Game M&A Tracker Q3 2025: EA Deal Headlines Largest Quarter In 3 Years
A $56.81 billion deal to take Electronic Arts private anchored the second-largest quarter for video game deals on record, behind Q1 2022, when Microsoft announced it would purchase Activision Blizzard...
Trump's Former Trade Chief Calls for 'Substantial' China Tariffs, Tech Curbs
President Trump's former trade chief, Robert Lighthizer, has called on the US to maintain “substantial” tariffs on China. He appeared on Insight with Haslinda Amin, as Presidents Trump and Xi held hig...
CNBC Daily Open: All about Trump-Xi, Fed cuts and Big Tech earnings
Trump strikes a rare earths deal with China and slashes fentanyl-related tariffs on the country to 10%. Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points, bringing it to a range of 3.75%-4%.
Nasdaq Surges Over 100 Points Following Fed's Rate Cut: Investor Fear Eases Further, 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.
Inflation is 'too high' and 'headed up' which calls for higher rates: Peter Schiff
Euro Pacific Asset Management chief economist Peter Schiff and NatAlliance Securities Global Fixed Income head Andy Brenner weigh in on the Federal Reserve deciding to cut rates by 25 basis points on ...
Trump says tariffs will be cut after 'amazing' meeting with Xi
Donald Trump has described crucial trade talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as "amazing" - and says he will visit Beijing in April.
Dow Jones & Nasdaq 100 Rally in Asian Trade on Hopes of Trump-Xi Deal
Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed on optimism over the Trump-Xi meeting, supported by a softer yen after the BoJ's cautious policy stance.
Trump cuts fentanyl tariffs on China to 10%, says U.S. reached rare earths deal with Beijing
Trump cuts fentanyl tariffs on China to 10%, says U.S. reached rare earths deal with Beijing
Trump Meets Xi for High-Stakes U.S.-China Summit
The leaders reunited for first time since 2019 to discuss a deal that would ease tensions after months of sparring over trade and technology.
Trump and Xi land in Busan for highly anticipated meeting over trade and tariffs
The high-stakes meeting comes as tensions between the world's two largest economies have escalated this year.
Fed Chair Powell: AI is not like the dot-com bubble.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a blunt message for investors who have assumed the central bank would be on cruise control toward a third rate cut in December: Not so fast.
Powell forcefully warned against assuming another rate cut is a done deal as officials navigate an economy where spending is solid but hiring has slowed.
CNBC Daily Open: Capex is the number to look at amid Big Tech earnings
Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points, bringing it to a range of 3.75%-4%. Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft reported earnings that beat expectations.
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Five things Beijing wants from a Trump-Xi meeting
What's emerged in this year's trade tensions is a recurring U.S. misunderstanding of China's interests. The U.S. and Chinese presidents are meeting on Thursday morning in South Korea.
Specs are paying off like there is no tomorrow, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks the benefit of being a 'believer' in this market.
Will the Fed cut interest rates in December? Here's what experts are saying.
After hearing Powell's unprompted description about December, traders in derivative markets slashed their expectations of a cut to 67%, from 90% a day ago.
Jim Cramer talks how the Fed and tech earnings moved markets Wednesday
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer reacts to today's market moves following the latest FOMC decision.
Any help is needed for the customer who seems to be balking at purchases, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer reacts to today's market moves following the latest FOMC decision.
Federal Reserve to Halt 3.5-Year-Long Balance Sheet Reduction
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday (Oct. 29) that it will halt the reduction of assets on its balance sheet on Dec. 1.
‘STOP IT': Market strategist calls for Fed to be put in ‘PENALTY BOX'
Wellington-Altus Private Wealth chief market strategist Jim Thorne discusses the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 bps on ‘Making Money.'
FOMC divided on path for rate cuts
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Fast Money' to talk today's Fed rate cut decisions.
Review & Preview: The Fed's Fog
The Fed made its expected rate cut on Wednesday, but its next move is now an open question.
Big Tech Earnings, Powell Casts Doubt on Rate Cuts | 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.
Here are the five key takeaways from the Fed meeting and Powell news conference
The Federal Reserve meeting that wrapped up Wednesday both delivered on expectations and offered a few surprises.
Larry Kudlow: The Federal Reserve has never understood this
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses the Fed cutting interest rates for the second time this year on 'Kudlow.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #kudlow #foxbusiness #larryku...
The Fed delivers another rate cut - but don't assume there will be another in December
Another rate cut in December is not guaranteed, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday after officials delivered their second consecutive interest-rate reduction to support a softening lab...
Market 'yawned' at Fed Chair Powell comments today, says Jefferies' David Zervos
David Zervos, Jefferies, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk today's FOMC announcement.
The Fed is watching AI and layoffs "very carefully."
The Fed is watching AI and layoffs "very carefully."
Powell warns shutdown is clouding Fed's view of the economy: 'Driving in the fog'
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that a lack of key data due to the government shutdown will cause the central bank to be cautious until it has a clearer view of the economy.
The Fed just cut interest rates again — what that means for your money
The Federal Reserve cut borrowing costs for the second time in a row on Wednesday. The central bank's move will have a ripple effect on many of the borrowing and savings rates consumers see every day.
Wednesday's Final Takeaways: Breaking Down FOMC Rate Cut & Mag 7 Earnings
There's a lot to take away from the back half of today's trading session. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas take a closer look into the Fed's decision to cut interest rates by 25bps, along with earnings fro...
Fed cuts interest rates 25 basis points, here's what it means for markets
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates 25 basis points following the October FOMC meeting. We break down what was behind the decision, the outlook for future rate cuts, and what it means for markets.
Dow's climb toward 48,000 closing level is thwarted as Fed's Powell pushes back on December rate cut
Wednesday's climb toward a closing level above 48,000 in the Dow Jones Industrial Average was interrupted after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell refrained from signaling that another interest-rate ...
Looking at possibility for a steeper yield curve, says Jeffrey Gundlach
DoubleLine founder and CEO Jeffrey Gundlach joins CNBC's "Closing Bell" to discuss Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell's remarks after the central bank's Federal Open Market Committee lowered its b...
How Fed rate cuts could cause wealth inequality to rise
The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday. Lower interest rates can speed up economic growth and lead to an increase in hiring, experts say.
Dow Slips After Powell Dims Hopes for December Rate Cut
The 10-year Treasury yield logs its biggest one-day gain since July.
Powell: AI could 'absolutely' have implications for job creation
Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday acknowledged the recent trend of layoffs across all sectors, noting AI could "absolutely" have implications for job creation. "We're watching that very carefully,"...
Fed Chair Powell Cautions Against Expecting a December Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns investors not to assume another interest-rate cut is coming in December, saying it's "not a foregone conclusion." On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Commit...
Powell says AI is different from dotcom bubble and is major source of economic growth
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that the current AI boom is different from the dotcom bubble. Powell said that unlike the businesses of the internet boom, AI investments are a ma...
Key to watch small business sector, that's what moves the economy: Richard Fisher
CNBC's "Power Lunch" team discusses jobs and inflation with Richard Fisher, former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Powell on how the lack of government data could impact rate decisions
Fed Chair Jerome Powell was asked on Wednesday about the ongoing federal government shutdown, which is currently the second-longest in U.S. history, and how it could make policy decisions more challen...
AI market differs from bubble, companies have business models and profits, says Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell speaks after the Fed approved its second straight interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark overnight borrowing rate to a range of 3.75%-4%.
Powell: It's possible inflationary effects of tariffs could be 'more persistent'
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that the inflationary effects of tariffs could be "more persistent" during a news conference on Wednesday.
‘INCOMPETENT!': Trump UNLOADS on Powell after Fed rate cut
‘The Big Money Show' panel discusses the Federal Reserve's latest 25-basis-point rate cut, Wall Street's record-breaking rally and whether Jerome Powell is acting in time to help Main Street before ye...
Expectation of additional inflation increase due to tariffs, says Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks after the Fed approved its second straight interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark overnight borrowing rate to a range of 3.75%-4%.
Markets rise on earnings as Wall Street waits for a Fed announcement
U.S. stocks are rising toward more records on Wednesday as Wall Street waits to hear from the Federal Reserve in the afternoon about what it will do with interest rates.
Five takeaways from the Fed meeting.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point for the second time this year. Investors lowered the probability of a cut at the Fed's December meeting after Jerome Powell, the central bank'...
'Growing chorus' of support to skip rate cut ahead, says Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks after the Fed approved its second straight interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark overnight borrowing rate to a range of 3.75%-4%.
Watching AI's impact on jobs carefully , say Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks after the Fed approved its second straight interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark overnight borrowing rate to a range of 3.75%-4%.
Powell says another rate cut in December 'is not a foregone conclusion'
During a news conference, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell noted that members of the rating-setting FOMC were far from unified about what the central bank's next move should be.
Markets Tumble After Fed Lowers Interest Rates—But Powell Won't Promise Another Cut
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in a statement that policymakers had “strongly differing views” about how to proceed in the FOMC's last meeting in December. A further reduction to interest rates is “not ...
AI data center spending isn't especially interest rate sensitive, says Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks after the Fed approved its second straight interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark overnight borrowing rate to a range of 3.75%-4%.
Goods prices increasing due to tariffs, housing services inflation lowering, says Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks after the Fed approved its second straight interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark overnight borrowing rate to a range of 3.75%-4%.
High level of uncertainty in December, argument could be made in favor of caution: Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks after the Fed approved its second straight interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark overnight borrowing rate to a range of 3.75%-4%.
FOMC members have differing views on what future looks like, says Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks after the Fed approved its second straight interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark overnight borrowing rate to a range of 3.75%-4%.
Powell: Inflation remains somewhat elevated
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that inflation has moved up since earlier in the year and remains somewhat elevated, as the central bank cut interest rates by a quarter point.
December 1 end of quantitative tightening gives markets some time to adapt, says Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks after the Fed approved its second straight interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark overnight borrowing rate to a range of 3.75%-4%.
Federal Reserve Cuts 25 Bps, Ends QT, And Stocks Fell
The Federal Reserve halted Treasury QT and cut rates by 25 basis points as a defensive move, not as monetary stimulus. This action aims to prevent overnight rates from breaching the technical corridor...
Powell Says December Fed Rate Cut 'Far From' Foregone Conclusion
“A further reduction in the policy rate at the December meeting is not a foregone conclusion, far from it,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautions during a news conference in Washington, DC afte...
Risk has changed from higher inflation to labor market, says Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell speaks after the Fed approved its second straight interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark overnight borrowing rate to a range of 3.75%-4%.
FOMC has 'strongly differing views' about how to proceed in December, says Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks after the Fed approved its second straight interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark overnight borrowing rate to a range of 3.75%-4%.
Fed cuts rates by a quarter percentage point to a range of 3.75% - 4%
The Federal Reserve policymakers announced a quarter percentage point, or 25 basis point, cut to its overnight lending rate on Wednesday, bringing the benchmark rate to a targeted range of between 3.7...
Fed Chair Powell: Downside risks to employment have risen in recent months
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks after the Fed approved its second straight interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark overnight borrowing rate to a range of 3.75%-4%.
Fed delivers quarter points rate cut amid data uncertainty
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved its second consecutive interest rate cut, a widely anticipated move that came despite limited visibility into the economy due to the ongoing government shutdo...
Don't expect Fed to cut by 50 basis points in future, says Steve Grasso
CNBC's “Power Lunch” team discusses what the Fed's interest rate decision may mean for investors with "Fast Money" trader Steve Grasso.
10-year Treasury yield surges back above 4% after Powell says December rate cut far from certain
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time this year.
Fed may need slow down if inflation rises further in 2026, says RBC Capital Markets' Donald
CNBC's “Power Lunch” team breaks down the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates and end quantitative tightening in December with Frances Donald, chief economist at RBC Capital Markets, Davi...
Fed cuts rates for the second time this year - will end balance sheet run-off in December
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved its second straight interest rate cut, a widely expected move that came despite little recent visibility on the economy due to the government shutdown. By a 1...
Jerome Powell Is Losing His Grip on the Fed, JPMorgan's Michele Says
Bob Michele, JPMorgan Asset Management's global head of fixed income, reacts to the decision by the Federal Reserve's policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee to cut rates a quarter point during a...
There were two Fed dissenters: Miran wanted a bigger cut and Schmid voted for no easing at all
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran instead called for a half-point cut, while Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid voted for no decrease.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by quarter point
CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on the Federal Reserve's decision to cut rates by a quarter percentage point and to end quantitative tightening.
Fed Cuts Rates by a Quarter Point, Second Straight Reduction
The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the second consecutive meeting. It will also stop shrinking the central bank's portfolio of assets beginning Dec. 1.
US interest rates cut as concerns over Trump tariff inflation ease
The US central bank has cut interest rates for the second time this year in a move consistently sought by President Trump.
The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points — the second rate cut this year.
The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points — the second rate cut this year.
Market anticipation of 3 to 4 rate cuts in 2026 may be too optimistic, says Baird's Mayfield
CNBC's “The Exchange” team discusses what it may mean for markets and the U.S. economy if the Federal Reserve ends quantitative tightening with Michael Schumacher, head of macro strategy at Wells Farg...
FOMC Cuts Rates 25bps with 2 Dissents, Ending Quantitative Tightening in December
The Fed cut interest rates by a widely expected 25bps. What wasn't as expected were two dissents from Fed governors.
Fed cuts interest rates for second time this year amid labor market weakness
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the second time this year despite elevated inflation amid concerns about weakness in the labor market.
US interest rates cut as concerns over Trump tariff inflation spike don't materialise
The US central bank has cut interest rates for the second time this year in a move consistently sought by President Trump.
Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates Again
Investors are favoring an additional quarter-point reduction to interest rates at the FOMC's last meeting in December, potentially lowering rates to between 3.5% and 3.75%, according to CME's FedWatch...
BREAKING: Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25 bps
FOX Business White House correspondent Edward Lawrence has the latest on the Fed's decision on 'Making Money.'
Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point for second time in a row, showing concern about job market
The cut – which had been widely expected – lowered rates to a new range of 3.75% to 4%.
Fed cuts interest rates for second time this year amid economic uncertainty
Central bank sets rates at range between 3.75% and 4% amid turbulence from government shutdown and Trump's tariffs
Fed to end balance sheet reduction on December 1
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said it is ending the drawdown of its $6.6 trillion balance sheet amid evidence money market liquidity conditions have begun tightening and bank reserve levels droppin...
Fed reducing rates due to labor market deterioration risk, says economist Claudia Sahm
CNBC's “The Exchange” team discusses what the Fed's interest rate decision may mean for investors and the U.S. economy with Claudia Sahm, chief economist at New Century Advisors.
Fed cuts rates for the second time this year, will end balance sheet run-off in December
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved its second straight interest rate cut, a widely expected move that came despite little recent visibility on the economy due to the government shutdown.
Fed Cuts Rates by Another Quarter Point, but Data Blackout Obscures the Path Ahead
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates at its second consecutive meeting on Wednesday, extending an effort to prevent a recent slowdown in hiring from turning into something more serious.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates by Another Quarter Point, but Data Blackout Obscures the Path Ahead
The move extends an effort to prevent a recent slowdown in hiring from turning into something more serious.
The Fed announces its second rate cut of the year during the government shutdown
The Fed cut rates by a quarter percent amid a monthlong government shutdown. The shutdown delayed key economic data like the jobs report, complicating the Fed's decision-making.
Government shutdown could cost U.S. economy up to $14 billion, CBO says
The shutdown, which has entered its fourth week, will result in the loss of at least $7 billion of gross domestic product by the end of 2026, according to the CBO. A six-week shutdown will cost the ec...
As the stock market reaches new record highs, Wall Street's ‘fear gauge' also is rising. Here's what that means.
The VIX doesn't usually rise when the market is closing at records.
Cash Is Sending a ‘Sell' Signal. What Stock Investors Should Do.
In aggregate, equity fund managers hold about 3.8% of their portfolios in cash, down from almost 5% early this year, according to Bank of America.
$7 Trillion Reasons To Buy? Not So Fast
U.S. money market funds hold $7 trillion, but this 'cash on the sidelines' doesn't directly drive stock market gains. Households already have record equity exposure, and institutional cash allocations...
What CEOs from Nvidia, AMD, Perplexity and more say about AI's impact on jobs
Companies across the U.S. and Europe have been cutting staff, citing the impact of artificial intelligence. Here's what Big Tech CEOs from Nvidia, CoreWeave, AMD and more think.
The Fed may soon stop reducing its debt and mortgage bond holdings.
The Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates for a second time this year, but officials are operating with limited information about how the economy is faring.
What the Fed's Rate Decision Means for Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages and More
See how the central bank's interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
You're right to worry about a stock-market bubble — but there's still time to make money
This investing pro is an expert on market extremes. We're not there yet, he says.
Fed's in line for another cut in December, says Goldman Sachs' Jonny Fine
Jonny Fine, Goldman Sachs head of investment grade credit, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, where things are in the credit market and much more.
Stocks on Fed days tend to get knocked around. Why today may be no different.
“As a whole, there shouldn't be a lot of surprises, but it's just that [markets] are so overdone on a variety of risk assets,” according to a Wells Fargo analyst.