Fed's Powell: Stock market is helping support consumer spending now

Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged Wednesday that the soaring stock market is helping support consumer spending — and the ...

Stock market faces midweek double whammy as Fed decision collides with megacap tech earnings. Here’s what to watch.

The stock market’s record-setting rally faces a midweek double whammy as a pivotal Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision ...

Fed reduces interest rate by a quarter point, Powell says December cut not guaranteed

Interest rates should continue their downward journey, as forecasters expect another rate cut from the Fed on Oct. 29. Are ...

Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate in bid to boost job market

Mixed signals from a weakening job market, stubborn inflation, roaring AI investments and the government shutdown have forced ...

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Just Hinted at a Change That Seems Positive for the Stock Market. But Should Investors Actually Be Worried?

When Jerome Powell speaks, markets listen. As well they should. Powell serves as the chair of the Federal Reserve Board. As ...

I Asked ChatGPT What More Fed Rate Cuts Mean for the Economy — Here’s What It Said

The Fed cut interest rates for the first time in 2025. ChatGPT explains how lower rates may impact inflation, housing, jobs ...

Wall Street waffles around its records after the Fed cuts rates but won’t guarantee more

On the losing end of Wall Street was Fiserv, which plunged 44% for its worst day since its stock began trading in 1986. The ...

India stock benchmarks set to open higher after Fed rate cut; eyes on Trump-Xi meet

India's equity benchmarks are poised to open higher on Thursday, supported by the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut and ...