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Fed cuts key rate again to support slowing economy
The Federal Reserve lowered its key rate to 3.9%, its second cut this year, aiming to boost hiring as inflation remains elevated.
Rallies for PayPal and UPS lead US stocks toward more records
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is ticking further into record heights on Tuesday. The S&P 500 added 0.4% in late trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 265 points, or 0.6%, with a little less than an hour remaining in trading, and the Nasdaq composite was 1% higher. All three indexes are coming […]
Fed expected to cut interest rate again Wednesday
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its key rate Wednesday, likely followed by another in December to support U.S. hiring.
Wall Street rallies to more records as gold’s price slumps again
U.S. stocks surged to record highs as investors awaited a Trump-Xi meeting and the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision.
Average long-term US mortgage rate drops to 6.19%, lowest level in more than a year
The average 30-year mortgage rate dropped to 6.19%, its lowest since October 2024, as inflation and Fed policy ease pressure.
US inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month
U.S. inflation hit 3% in September, led by higher gas and beef prices, as tariffs and rent costs shaped a mixed economic outlook.
Gold plunges $250 after hitting record high
Gold prices tumbled more than $250 Tuesday after hitting a record $4,374 per ounce, marking the biggest drop since 2011.
Dow hits record as 3M, Coca-Cola, other stocks climb
U.S. stocks rose Tuesday, led by strong earnings from GM, RTX and Coca-Cola, as investors awaited inflation data and Fed rate guidance.
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Wall Street rallies and gets near its all-time high
U.S. stocks climbed Monday with the S&P 500 nearing record highs, led by Apple and Cleveland-Cliffs, as investors awaited key earnings reports.
US stocks drop on worries about banks
U.S. stocks fell Thursday as bank worries deepened. The S&P 500 lost 0.6%, led by drops in Zions and Western Alliance.
US mortgage rates dip to near yearly low at 6.27%
The average 30-year US mortgage rate fell to 6.27%, nearing its lowest level of the year as borrowing costs continue to ease.
Wall Street gains amid tech, bank earnings & trade tensions
Stocks rise as banks and tech report strong earnings; trade tensions with China and Fed policy keep markets volatile.
