The average American is growing more pessimistic about the economy, as a key sentiment index fell to its lowest level since June 2022, marking one of the bleakest readings since the survey?s inception in 1952.
Shares of Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) are trading lower Thursday afternoon, moving in line with a broader market sell-off. What To Know: Major indexes are down after Federal Reserve official Austan Goolsbee expressed uncertainty about future rate cuts. The macro-driven pullback comes despite positive company-specific news.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the ?Extreme Fear? zone on Wednesday. U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points during the session amid solid corporate earnings and growing signs that the Federal Reserve may be nearing another interest rate cut.
Bitcoin wanted to upend the financial system; Tether quietly built one of its own. Tether's latest attestation report shows $181 billion in reserves backing its tokens, giving it immense influence over global liquidity.
Liquidity shifts from the Federal Reserve could determine whether Bitcoin reverses its downtrend or enters a 2019-style correction. What Happened: Prominent analyst Kevin pointed out that during quantitative easing or balance sheet expansion, Bitcoin dominance tends to top out, paving the way for altcoin outperformance.
In a recent note, analysts at?Morgan Stanley?have highlighted two significant risks that could potentially impact the U.S. stock market in the near future. The analysts pointed out that the Federal Reserve?s cautious approach to?potential interest rate cuts and?signs of strain in overnight funding markets are the primary risks facing the equity market,?reported?Investing.com on Monday.
During his latest appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Tesla Inc. Elon Musk warned that the U.S.'s ballooning national debt and looming Social Security shortfall could push the country toward bankruptcy.
Bitcoin is trading below $108,000 after the Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point rate cut failed to lift markets, with charts pointing to deeper losses. The Federal Reserve reduced interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%?4.00%, marking its first cut in months. The move, widely expected, reflected policymakers attempt to balance slowing inflation with emerging economic weakness.
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. U.S. stocks settled mixed on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 100 points during the session after the central bank lowered rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% for the second straight meeting.
Major stock indexes traded mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping nearly 0.2% to 47,632 and the S&P 500 holding steady at 6,890.59, while the Nasdaq gained 0.55% to 23,958.47.The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% and announced it would halt the runoff of its securities holdings starting Dec. 1, ending its quantitative t...
Affirm Holdings (AFRM) shares are trading lower on Wednesday afternoon, caught in a broader market downdraft after the Federal Reserve?s latest policy announcement. What To Know: While the Fed cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%-4% and paused its balance sheet runoff, comments from Chair Jerome Powell injected a heavy dose of uncertainty into the market.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell threw cold water on investor hopes for another interest rate cut in December, stressing that the Federal Open Market Committee remains deeply divided and that the road ahead is clouded by data gaps and conflicting risks between the central bank?s objectives.
In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75%-4.00% and announced a halt to the runoff of its security holdings starting in December.
Bitcoin is trading around $113,000 ahead of Wednesday?s Federal Reserve meeting, with traders watching whether the Fed's stance on quantitative tightening or rate cuts will shape the next leg of the crypto rally. What Happened: In his latest podcast, analyst Benjamin Cowen said the Fed's QT decision could have a far greater impact on Bitcoin than the widely expected 25-basis points rate cut.
Ever since the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, a key headwind that has stymied multiple administrations is inflation. Based on the latest developments, the gamble may have paid off. According to the latest CPI report, price pressures edged up in September but at a slower-than-expected pace.
Bitcoin is hovered around $113,000 on Wednesday morning, as Polymarket traders assign a 98% probability of a 25-basis points rate cut at today's Federal Reserve meeting. Over the past 24 hours, total crypto liquidations reached $514.22 million, affecting more than 140,000 traders.
Cryptocurrency punters are largely confident that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday. As of this writing, the odds of a quarter-point reduction stood at 98% on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket.
Bitcoin is trading near $115,500 on Monday, stabilizing ahead of two pivotal macro events that could shape global liquidity and risk sentiment this week. Markets are positioning for Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting, where policymakers will decide on interest rates and the balance-sheet runoff known as quantitative tightening.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with major indices surging to fresh all-time highs as a softer-than-expected inflation reading strengthened market conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its Oct. 30 policy meeting. Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis.
Sen. The United States national debt has climbed to $38 trillion, prompting calls for new approaches to restore fiscal stability. Interest payments are projected to reach $14 trillion over the next decade, raising concerns about long-term solvency. Lummis said selling or revaluing U.S. gold certificates to fund Bitcoin purchases could "cut the national debt in half over 20 years."
Wall Street is discreetly gearing up for a significant alteration in the Federal Reserve?s $6.6 trillion balance sheet, coinciding with a sudden rise in Bitcoin?s price. According to a report, Bitcoin?s price has recovered from a recent ?flash crash,? soaring nearly 10% and surpassing $111,000.
Grant Cardone, the U.S. real estate mogul behind Cardone Capital, is closely watching where trillions in money market cash might flow next. What Happened: In a recent X post, Cardone cited Federal Reserve data showing around $7 trillion sitting in money markets. The post drew lively discussion.
A cooler-than-expected inflation report is likely to give the Federal Reserve the confidence it needs to proceed with a rate cut next week, as markets now fully price in a quarter-point reduction in the federal funds rate.
American debt hit a record high of $38 trillion earlier this week. A government shutdown isn't the only thing that could be putting pressure on the country?s health moving forward, as the national debt passed $38 trillion for the first time. While that milestone is alarming on its own, the speed of the increase is even more striking.
A wide range of economists say the Federal Reserve now has the green light to cut interest rates, following a cooler-than-expected inflation report that suggests price pressures are easing ? and that monetary policy can shift focus toward the softening labor market.
Price pressures edged up in September, but at a slower-than-expected pace, with key inflation metrics reinforcing the Federal Reserve's current rate-cut path and fueling investor optimism on the stock market. The headline CPI rose 3% year-over-year, according to Friday?s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics ? released after a nine-day delay due to the government shutdown.
After a nine-day delay caused by the ongoing government shutdown, September's Consumer Price Index report will finally land Friday morning, and economists say its impact on the Federal Reserve?s interest-rate path ? and thus on markets ?could be bigger than usual.
Bitcoin is back above $109,00 ahead of Friday's CPI release, despite net outflows from Spot ETFs. Spot BTC ETFs saw a $101.3 million outflow, while Spot ETH ETFs recorded $18.8 million outflows. Bitcoin Stuck, Key Levels Hold Importance Daan Crypto Trades noted Bitcoin is rangebound between $107,000?$111,000, with thin trading volume causing sharp swings.
While the market seemingly features no shortage of headline-driving news, one of the most consequential developments stemmed from the Federal Reserve. One of the primary difficulties is inflation. The expert isn't alone in the bullish assessment, which also assumes a sustained deterioration of relative dollar strength.
CNBC?s Jim Cramer declared Thursday that a recent spike in bad bank loans is the signal the Federal Reserve needs to begin cutting interest rates, arguing that the ?credit cavalry is right on time? to rescue the market.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell sent a clear message Wednesday, reiterating that the Federal Reserve is still leaning toward lower rates?and for the sluggish U.S. housing market, that could be the break it's been waiting for.
Political pressure from President Donald Trump may have been a factor in the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut decision, according to Steve Liesman, the Senior Economics Reporter at CNBC. Speaking on The Real Eisman Playbook on Monday, Liesman said that ?The Federal Reserve does not exist in a political vacuum,? and it ?never has.
Nassim Nicholas Taleb took to X to highlight a key distinction between silver and gold: central banks don?t hoard silver. While both metals have been rallying this year, gold?s status as a central bank reserve asset gives it a unique position in the financial landscape. Central banks have historically favored gold over silver due to its established role as a reserve asset.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a sharp decline in overall market sentiment, as the index moved into the ?Fear? zone on Friday. U.S. stocks settled lower on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 800 points during the session after President Donald Trump threatened a sweeping increase in tariffs on Chinese imports.
President Donald Trump's past remarks about Bitcoin's potential to "save America" deserve scrutiny: what it would actually take for the cryptocurrency to cover the $37 trillion U.S. national debt? Trump has previously suggested the nation?s debt burden could be paid off with Bitcoin.
Following a series of intense interviews, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly cut President Donald Trump's list of Federal Reserve chair candidates to down to five, from an initial pool of eleven.
Donald Trump?s aggressive tariff rhetoric and mounting expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, the U.S. dollar is showing fresh signs of life ? putting pressure on one of Wall Street's most crowded short trades of 2025. While speculators continue to heavily short the U.S. dollar, the extreme buildup in positioning and emerging political risks may trigger an unexpected greenback reversal.
President Donald Trump's trade tariffs continue to weigh on the outlook for growth and inflation, raising concerns over how long the Federal Reserve can stick with its planned cycle of interest rate cuts.
As the Federal Reserve considers more rate reductions, F/m Investments is introducing a new fund to capture short-duration, tax-free income. The F/m Ultrashort Tax-Free Municipal ETF focuses on callable municipal bonds. The ETF, which tracks the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Currently Callable Index, is the first callable-only muni ETF.
With the U.S. government shutdown still clouding official labor statistics, alternative data from private firms and banks is sending a clear message: the labor market is cooling, and markets are betting big that the Federal Reserve will respond with another rate cut at its Oct. 30 meeting.
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Wednesday sharply challenged the widespread view that tariffs are a significant cause of inflation, stating he sees no evidence in the data that they are a ?material driver? of rising consumer prices. Speaking at the MFA Policy Outlook 2025 conference, Miran outlined a data-driven case against the tariff-inflation link.
A closely watched private payrolls report unexpectedly showed job losses in September, stoking fresh doubts about U.S. labor market resilience and reinforcing bets that the Federal Reserve could lower interest rates again soon. The ADP National Employment Report recorded a net loss of 32,000 private-sector jobs in September 2025, the weakest monthly performance since March 2023.
A closely watched private payrolls report unexpectedly showed job losses in September, stoking fresh doubts about U.S. labor market resilience and reinforcing bets that the Federal Reserve could lower interest rates again soon. The ADP National Employment Report recorded a net loss of 32,000 private-sector jobs in September 2025, the weakest monthly performance since March 2023.
The price of gold surged to $3,800 per ounce on Monday, sending the market value of U.S. gold reserves past the $1 trillion mark?but on the government's books, it's still worth pennies in comparison. The U.S. holds 261.5 million troy ounces of gold, or 8,133 metric tons.
The U.S. economy closed the second quarter with a final GDP growth rate of 3.8% ? its strongest performance since the third quarter of 2023 and above the long-term average pace. That's a sharp rebound from the 0.5% contraction in the first quarter, when fears over looming tariffs rattled businesses.
Galaxy Digital Inc. CEO Mike Novogratz said in an interview aired Tuesday that the political landscape could influence the cryptocurrency cycle, depending on President Donald Trump?s choice for the next Federal Reserve Chair.
It's no surprise that casino giant Caesars Entertainment Inc (CZR) has been a serious laggard this year. On the broader level, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%. Not only was the move the first cut since December of last year, policymakers signaled that further easing may follow.
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