Latest inflation data doesn't mean much for the Fed — what actually matters

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‘No One Should Be Very Confident’: Four Economists Dissect Trump and the Economy

Ms. Patterson is an economist who has held senior roles at JPMorgan Chase and Bridgewater Associates. Mr. Cass, Dr. Furman and Dr. Summers are economists and contributing Opinion writers. Read More

US stock market moves toward record highs today: Nasdaq leading, S&P 500 near peak, and Dow extending gains as Fed signals more cuts and Nvidia’s Intel stake lift markets

U.S. stock market surged on September 18, 2025, gaining momentum from a key Federal Reserve rate cut and a surprising $5 billion investment deal between Nvidia and Intel. The tech-heavy Nasdaq ... Read More

Stocks Set to Open Mixed as Investors Await Fed Meeting and U.S. Economic Data

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.10%, andSeptember Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.07% this morning as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate ... Read More

Fed delivers 25bp rate cut to prop up economy

In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve has slashed its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing the federal funds rate to a target range of 5.00% to 5.25%. Read More

Inflation in focus as September Fed meeting nears: What to watch this week

Outside of Thursday's inflation data, the weekly update on mortgage rates will be closely watched. Consumer sentiment, out Friday, will offer another look at how Americans are feeling about a slowing ... Read More

Fed announces first rate cut in nine months, signals more reductions to come

Fed announces first interest rate cut since December as Trump continues to push for influence at the central bank ... Read More

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. PCE Inflation Data in Focus as Fed Rate Cut Looks Likely

Below are the most important global events likely to affect FX and bond markets in the week starting August 25. U.S. PCE inflation data for July will be the key economic indicator in the coming week ... Read More

Global shares trade mixed as markets eye Fed decision

Wall Street inched a tad higher as markets look ahead to what most expect will be an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve later this week ... Read More