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CNBC Daily Open: Fed expectedly keeps rates steady — the intrigue was elsewhere
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pauses while speaking during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve on Jan. 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images As expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve left its key interest rate steady in a range between 3.5%-3.75%. But what investors were […]
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Gold and silver keep hitting record highs. Is the precious metals market ‘broken’?
Gold extended its a relentless rally on Thursday, crossing past $5,500 per ounce and hitting another record high. Spot gold prices gained more than 3%, and were last trading at $5,501.18 an ounce, according to LSEG data. Gold futures for February rose over 3% to reach $5,568.66 per ounce. Spot silver prices advanced over 2% […]
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Gold prices jump more than 3% as Asia markets set to trade mixed after U.S. Fed holds rates
An aerial view of Singapore’s skyline. Tong Thi Viet Phuong | Moment | Getty Images Spot gold prices rose to a fresh record Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve overnight kept its benchmark rate steady at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. The bullion rose more than 3% to breach the $5,500 per ounce […]
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Nasdaq 100 futures rise after tech giants post quarterly earnings: Live updates
A television station broadcasts the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates after a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nasdaq 100 futures rose on Wednesday night after the release […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, Southwest Airlines and more
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Microsoft — Microsoft shares dropped almost 5% in extended trading. Capital expenditures and finance leases in the fiscal second quarter came in at $37.5 billion, surpassing the $34.31 billion consensus estimate from Visible Alpha. Adjusted earnings came out at $4.14 per share, higher than consensus expectations […]
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Carvana shares fall 14% following short-seller accusations
A Carvana used-car vending machine displays vehicles in Miami, Dec. 9, 2022. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Shares of Carvana plummeted 14.2% Wednesday following short-seller accusations that the online used retailer overstated earnings with the help of businesses controlled by CEO Ernie Garcia III’s family. Gotham City Research alleged Wednesday that the online used car […]
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Here are the five key takeaways from Wednesday’s Fed rate decision
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on interest rate policy, in Washington, D.C., U.S., Jan. 28, 2026. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The Federal Reserve wrapped up a two-day policy meeting Wednesday, delivering pretty much what the market expected and […]
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DoubleLine’s Jeffrey Gundlach sees no more Fed rate cuts under Jerome Powell
watch now VIDEO4:0004:00 Center portfolio around dollar being secularly week even if economy weakens: DoubleLine’s Gundlach Closing Bell DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach said Wednesday he expects the Federal Reserve to stay on hold for the remainder of Jerome Powell’s term as chair with a more balanced outlook for the economy. “I think I would […]
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Powell says Cook Supreme Court case is the most important in the Fed’s 113-year history
Key Points Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell offered his first explanation into his controversial decision to attend Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s Supreme Court hearing. He said it was among the most important legal cases that the central bank has ever seen. Source
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Fed meeting recap: Powell says economy on ‘firm footing’ and current rate level not restrictive
Where to find solid yields on cash as Fed pauses The Fed’s decision to hold rates steady means investors don’t have to worry about yields on their cash falling. “Yields on savings products such as high-yield savings accounts and CDs are likely to remain unchanged for now,” said certified financial planner Stephen Kates, a financial […]
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