If the Federal Reserve needed any encouragement toward easing, the latest ADP numbers are pushing in that direction. "Hiring has been choppy of late as employers weather cautious consumers and an uncertain macroeconomic environment. Zooming out provides a clearer picture.
Economic data released Friday showed the Fed's preferred inflation gauge eased slightly in September, while early December readings pointed to a rebound in consumer sentiment as inflation expectations cooled. The Bureau of Economic Analysis published the delayed September Personal Income and Outlays report, pushed back several weeks due to the government shutdown.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the ?Fear? zone on Thursday. U.S. stocks settled mixed on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 50 points during the session ahead of next week?s widely expected Federal Reserve rate cut.
Market expectations for next year's Federal Reserve policy have quietly shifted in recent weeks, and the tone has grown noticeably more dovish. Investors now anticipate roughly two and a half rate cuts in 2026, according to the CME FedWatch tool, a mix that essentially means two cuts are fully baked in, while a third is hovering with meaningful probability.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse argues the bearish mood around Bitcoin is temporary and completely out of sync with the structural tailwinds supporting the market. What Happened: Speaking at Binance Blockchain Week 2025, Garlinghouse said the U.S., which accounts for over one-fifth of global GDP, is undergoing a historic shift from anti-crypto hostility to pro-crypto regulation.
Carvana Co (CVNA) shares are trading higher on Wednesday as stocks across sectors gain on growing conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at next week's policy meeting.
Bank of America Global Research expects the global economy to enter 2026 with more momentum than investors anticipate, calling for stronger U.S. and China growth, continued AI-driven investment, and a shift in market leadership. After a strong 2025 across U.S. and international markets, investors are questioning how much fuel remains in the rally.
The crucial U.S. services sector maintained its expansion in November, according to two key survey reports, reinforcing the economy's surprising resilience in the fourth quarter. However, the data also highlighted lingering inflationary pressures and a softening labor market, setting a complex backdrop for Federal Reserve policy.
U.S. private employers unexpectedly cut jobs in November, signaling fresh weakness in the labor market and reinforcing expectations for another Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Private payrolls fell by 32,000, according to ADP's National Employment Report released Wednesday. ADP said job creation has been flat through the second half of 2025, while pay growth continues to cool.
Kevin Hassett has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, signaling a potential shift toward sharply easier monetary policy next year.
American consumers are seriously depressed, even as key economic data looks solid. The disconnect is stark and runs through every major sentiment survey. The downturn in U.S. consumer sentiment, as captured by the Conference Board and University of Michigan Survey Research Center, may look worrying ? but the broader economic data suggest Americans are, on paper, better off than ever.
The stock market staged a powerful comeback during the shortened holiday week, as expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut at the Dec. 10 meeting soared, fueling broad-based gains across sectors. The rally was ignited by a notable shift in tone from Federal Reserve officials.
While Airbnb Inc CEO Brian Chesky may rank among the world's richest people, that status took a bit of a beating recently. Specifically, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs have realigned their interest rate outlooks, with the financial giants now forecasting the Federal Reserve will deliver a quarter-point cut after its Dec. 9-10 meeting.
Kevin Hassett has emerged as the clear frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair next May, a shift that could reshape U.S. monetary policy and affect global markets, particularly if Hassett brings a more dovish stance as expected.
JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs have realigned their interest rate outlooks, now forecasting that the Federal Reserve will deliver a quarter-point cut after its Dec. 9-10 meeting. JP Morgan, reversing its earlier prediction of a pause until January, cited recent comments from central bank officials as the primary driver for the shift.
Tether just got slapped with the lowest possible stability score from S&P Global ? and in the same breath, it's quietly buying more gold than sovereign nations. In its Nov. 26 assessment, S&P moved USDT from 4 to 5, warning that Tether's reserve composition has shifted meaningfully toward riskier components including Bitcoin, Gold, Secured loans and Corporate credit.
Webull Corp (BULL) shares are trading higher Wednesday morning as investors continue to weigh the online brokerage's strong third-quarter results amid growing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December. What To Know: Webull (BULL) reported revenue of $156.9 million, up 55% year over year and ahead of $135.6 million in forecasts.
Rocket Companies Inc (RKT) shares traded higher on Tuesday, propelled by a shift in Federal Reserve expectations. What To Know: With traders now pricing in an 81% probability of a December rate cut following dovish comments from Fed Gov. Christopher Waller regarding labor market softness, the macro environment is pivoting in Rocket's favor.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) shares are trading higher Tuesday afternoon as record-breaking travel demand collides with renewed optimism for a Federal Reserve pivot. What To Know: New data confirms a historic holiday rush, with CNN reporting that 81.8 million Americans are projected to travel for Thanksgiving, up 1.6 million from last year and marking the busiest travel period in 15 years.
American Airlines Group Inc (AAL) shares are trading higher Tuesday morning, lifted by historic travel demand and a favorable shift in monetary policy. What To Know: AAL's rally Tuesday is being driven in part by the dramatic surge in expectations for a December Federal Reserve rate cut. For American Airlines (AAL) specifically, a lower interest rate environment is a critical bullish differentiator.
Carnival Corp (CCL) shares are trading higher Tuesday morning, lifted by a resurgence in bets that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates in December. According to CNN, the FAA is anticipating more than 52,000 flights Tuesday alone.
BlackRock is set to add to its roster of inflation-protected ETFs with the iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF (ICPI) , giving investors a chance to capture CPI-linked adjustments without the bruising rate sensitivity that hit longer-dated TIPS in recent years.
Best Buy Co Inc? shares are trading higher after the company reported?third-quarter?2026 earnings. Sales?increased 2.4%?year over year to?$9.67 billion, beating the consensus of?$9.59 billion.
Cryptocurrency punters are leaning toward the possibility that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates next month. The?odds?of a 25 basis point cut surged to 81% on the decentralized prediction platform?Polymarket, up from 67% the day before and 44% the week before.
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) shares are trading higher Monday after Fed Governor Waller called for a December rate cut. What To Know: Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he supports another interest-rate cut at the central bank's December meeting, citing concerns over the labor market and a sharp slowdown in hiring.
Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD) shares are trading higher Monday as tech rebounds on hopes the Federal Reserve will cut rates in December. What To Know: The move comes after Goldman Sachs reiterated its call for a 25-basis-point cut at the December FOMC meeting, citing a softer labor market and inflation near 2%. The Invesco QQQ Trust climbed 2% to around $602 as investors rotated into large-cap tech.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 1% during the session as a wave of dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials flipped market expectations toward a rate cut next month. However, all three major indices recorded big losses last week, with the S&P 500 and Dow falling around 2% each. Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis.
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 Friday. U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 1% during the session as a wave of dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials flipped market expectations toward a rate cut next month.
In the midst of the current economic turbulence,?Bill Gross, a seasoned bond manager on Wall Street, has made a bold prediction about the Federal Reserve?s upcoming actions. What Happened: Gross has anticipated another rate cut by the Fed in December.
Federal Reserve officials remain sharply divided on interest rate cuts, casting doubt on the likelihood of a December rate cut. Those economic pressures are showing up in household finances. Here's a look at several key insights from the survey. Holiday Spending vs.
The past week was filled with economic news, from a top economist?s warning about the impact of Trump?s tariffs to a senator?s critique of the ?Trump economy.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has been a long-time critic of Bitcoin , and reaffirmed her skepticism recently despite the asset?s growth over the years. Appearing on the College Leaders in Finance podcast on Oct. 5, Lagarde was reminded of the remarks she made about Bitcoin three years ago. ?I would not put my finger in there.
General Motors Co (GM) stock is trading higher Friday afternoon, capitalizing on a sharp dovish pivot from Federal Reserve officials that has recalibrated market expectations for a Dec. 10 interest rate cut.
After weeks of mixed signals, the Federal Reserve's tone on monetary policy turned noticeably more dovish Friday, driving a sharp repricing in interest-rate expectations ? with traders now seeing an almost 3-in-4 chance of a December cut. According to the CME FedWatch tool, the odds of a 25-basis-point rate reduction at the Dec. 10 policy meeting jumped to 74%, up from just 25% the day before.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to keep interest rates steady at the final Federal Reserve meeting of the year, but economists say he could strike a more dovish tone as the labor market showed mixed signs. Following the delayed release of September's employment data, Bank of America economists said the rising unemployment rate makes a "dovish hold" the most likely outcome for December.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed almost no change 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 Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 100 points during the session.
President Donald Trump issued his sharpest critique yet against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while confirming that he?s begun interviewing candidates for the top central bank role.
SoundHound AI Inc (SOUN) shares are trading lower Tuesday morning, extending a sharp sell-off that has wiped out over 41% of the stock's value in the past month. Hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials have slashed hopes for a December rate cut, reigniting a tech sector selloff that is punishing speculative AI assets regardless of operational performance.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller argued for "continuing rate cuts" on Monday, stating he supports cutting the Fed?s policy rate at its next meeting in December to manage risks from a deteriorating labor market. Speaking in London, Waller identified the ?weak labor market? as his primary focus, overriding concerns about inflation.
JP Morgan Asset Management's Bob Michele says the U.S. economy is ending the year on strong footing, with companies and consumers handling tariffs better than expected and a Federal Reserve rate cut potentially adding momentum heading into 2026.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is raising $15 billion through its first U.S. dollar bond sale since 2021. On Monday, the company launched a six-part bond offering, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The issuance included $2.5 billion each in 2028 and 2030 notes, $1.5 billion in 2033 notes, $3.5 billion in 2035 notes, $3 billion in 2055 notes and $2 billion in 2065 notes.
Billionaire hedge fund manager?Bill Ackman is set to introduce a fresh proposal for mortgage-finance titans?Fannie Mae?and?Freddie Mac?on Tuesday, Nov. 18. What Happened:?Ackman is scheduled to detail his plan during a livestream event.
Bitcoin has slipped under the $100,000 mark amid heavy ETF outflows and renewed doubts about Federal Reserve rate cuts, signaling growing institutional caution. What Happened: Bitcoin?s rejection at key daily moving averages and the $106,800 level triggered a deeper correction toward the $95,700 zone, with a possible extension into the $91,000?$88,000 golden pocket, near the 3D 200 SMA/EMA.
Bloom Energy Corp (BE) shares are trading higher Friday, recovering ground after a sharp pullback during the previous session. What To Know: Thursday's decline mirrored a widespread tech rout, as the Nasdaq-100 dropped over 2% amid hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials regarding persistent inflation.
Bloom Energy Corp (BE) shares are trading lower Thursday afternoon, pausing after a volatile two-week stretch that saw the fuel-cell maker hit record highs and then price a convertible debt offering. The pullback comes as risk sentiment weakens on Wall Street following cautious comments from Federal Reserve officials and renewed worries about the economic outlook.
The math has stopped working on the American Dream. The middle-class milestone lifetime bill has crossed $5 million, as the latest infographic from Visual Capitalist shows. Healthcare has become a financial trap masquerading as a basic need. Medical inflation outpaces the Consumer Price Index by roughly three percentage points annually, KFF analysis showed. And if you live longer, you pay more.
Federal Housing Finance Agency chief Bill Pulte called the proposed 50-year mortgage a ?complete game changer. In a note published Nov. 10, UBS analysts John Lovallo, Spencer Kaufman, and Matthew Johnson said extending a traditional 30-year mortgage to 50 years could roughly double the total interest a borrower pays over the life of the loan, reported Bloomberg.
AllianceBernstein continued to expand its lineup of actively managed fixed income ETFs, with the release of two new products: the AB New York Intermediate Municipal ETF (NYM) and the AB Core Bond ETF (CORB) . The firm said that global trading firm Jane Street will act as the lead market maker for both funds.
With the Federal Reserve moving away from its prior efforts to tighten money supply, the measure theoretically provides relief for many economic entities. Earlier this year, the U.S. housing market inked the slowest month of May for existing-home sales since 2009, underscoring the harsh reality behind elevated mortgage rates and record prices.
In general the bond market is volatile, and fixed income securities carry interest rate risk. (As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. This effect is usually more pronounced for longer-term securities.) Fixed income securities also carry inflation risk and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Unlike individual bonds, most bond funds do not have a maturity date, so avoiding losses caused by price volatility by holding them until maturity is not possible.
Lower-quality debt securities generally offer higher yields, but also involve greater risk of default or price changes due to potential changes in the credit quality of the issuer. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to loss.
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