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Federal Reserve policymakers delivered a quarter-point interest-rate cut this week, but leading economist Mark Zandi warns the move carries a more hawkish signal than markets had anticipated.  Speaking to Fortune after the announcement, Zandi described the Fed’s messaging as tightrope-walking between economic risks—aiming to manage dangers to job growth while signaling no rush into further cuts. Zandi said the rate …

Wall Street at last got its long-awaited cut to the base rate yesterday with Fed chairman Jerome Powell confirming interest would reduce by 25bps. So this morning markets are celebrating, right? Wrong. The context of Powell’s cut didn’t come with the footnotes analysts would like to see. Ideally the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cuts because they are on track …

Tech shares surged after Nvidia and Intel announced their deal (Hector RETAMAL) Stock markets advanced Thursday, as tech shares jumped following AI-chips giant Nvidia’s announcement of a $5 billion investment in struggling US rival Intel, and as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut of 2025. The tech-heavy Nasdaq led gains on Wall Street, with Intel shares soaring …

Before you take out a mortgage loan, it’s important to know what the monthly payments could be at today’s rates. MicroStockHub/Getty Images After months of waiting, borrowers have finally gotten the shift in monetary policy they’ve been waiting for. The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points yesterday — marking the first cut of 2025 and …

Treasury yields rise after Fed rate cut, with Powell in no ‘sprint’ to loosen policy  MarketWatch 10-year Treasury yield rises after jobless claims signal labor market in OK shape  CNBC Trouble In Paradise: Long-Term Rates Are Rising  Seeking Alpha Treasury Yields Nudge Higher as Traders Challenge Fed Rate Forecasts  Barron’s Rates Spark: The long-end bias is still up  ING Think Source link

Several flags including that of the United States, Cambodia, the European Union, Japan and ASEAN are seen outside a building in Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia, on July 27, 2025. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Asian central banks may find more room to ease policy after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday and signaled …

Why mortgage rates are actually going up after the Fed cut interest rates  MarketWatch The Fed just cut rates. But relief might not come quickly enough for some Americans  CNN How Fed cuts will impact mortgage, credit card and auto interest rates  Axios America’s monetary policy risks getting too loose  The Economist Fed rate cut expected but ‘real surprise’ is economic outlook, says quant …

Rising fees: American Express has unveiled a refreshed Platinum Card with new perks, including a $400 dining credit, but raised the annual fee to $895. The update highlights rising costs among premium credit cards, forcing cardholders to weigh Amex against rivals like Chase Sapphire Reserve—or juggle nearly $2,000 in yearly fees. Read more from the Associated Press.  Looking ahead: The …

Markets are probably getting the rate cut they so badly want this week, and a lot of stocks have already rallied on the anticipation. But a few areas of the market might still have room to run after the Fed decision, a chief strategist told Business Insider on Tuesday. Liz Thomas, head of investment strategy at SoFi Technologies, sees three …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hoping that mortgage rates will keep dropping following the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut since last year? Don’t bank on it. As expected, the central bank delivered a quarter-point cut Wednesday and projected it would lower its benchmark rate twice more this year, reflecting growing concern over the U.S. job market. WATCH: Federal Reserve cuts interest …