Jerome Powell
Investors are doubling down on stocks — and there are 3 key reasons why
Investors are doubling down on stocks, shaking off fears of an economic slowdown in the U.S. which caused a sell-off earlier this month. Global stock markets fell sharply in early August after a rise in unemployment sparked fears that U.S. economic growth could slow more than expected. It led a number of investment banks to […]
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European stocks cautiously higher as market uncertainty lingers; Sweden’s Riksbank cuts rates
Casper Hedberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks were cautiously higher Tuesday, with market uncertainty lingering over the outlook for interest rate cuts. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.15% in early deals, with sectors and major bourses trading in mixed territory. Tech stocks added 1.28%, while oil and gas fell […]
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European markets start the new trading week in mixed territory
London’s Bishopsgate, the British capital’s financial district. Vuk Valcic | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks started the new trading week in mixed territory, after global markets rallied last week. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was marginally lower in opening deals, down 0.08%, with sectors and major bourses diverging. Tech […]
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Stock futures rise slightly after S&P 500 notches best week of the year: Live updates
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 8, 2024. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures inched higher in overnight trading Sunday after the S&P 500 registered its best week of 2024. Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose 0.2%, while futures connected to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added […]
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These banks are cutting CD and savings rates. Where to park your cash to grab yield
As the Federal Reserve rate cuts near, investors will likely soon see the juicy yields on their cash start to tumble. In fact, banks have already started to slash their payouts. Last week, three online banks cut their 1-year CD rates, according to BTIG. The biggest decline came from Capital One , which decreased its […]
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Home Depot may need an interest rate cut to boost its sales
A sign is seen posted on the exterior of a Home Depot store on February 21, 2023 in El Cerrito, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Just like Wall Street, Home Depot is closely watching the Federal Reserve’s next move. In an interview with CNBC, Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail said homeowners have postponed moving […]
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