It's going to be a big week for markets. Here are 3 things for investors to watch.
Markets could see fresh volatility this week amid updates on Trump's tariff plans, the job market, and central bank's outlook for the economy.
Monetary Policy
4 signs of re-inflation investors should watch out for, Charles Schwab says
The Fed could cut interest rates "slower and shallower" in 2025, according to Charles Schwab strategists.
Investors are underestimating how deep rate cuts will be in 2025, Goldman says
Goldman thinks the Fed will cut rates more aggressively than expected through the end of 2025.
Fed Governor Waller says 'more caution' needed on rate cuts after data showing a hot economy
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said recent economic data shows the Fed should ease more cautiously after last month's jumbo rate cut.
Stock market today: US stocks trade mixed with Fed minutes and rate outlook in focus
The Fed meeting minutes will be published later on Wednesday. Alphabet dipped about 1% as the DOJ indicated it could break up the tech giant.
Rates won't fall back to pre-pandemic levels as geopolitical conflict and supply chain issues create problems for world economies, BofA exec says
Markets see rates falling to pre-pandemic levels as central banks ease policy, but BofA's Bernard Mensah says inflationary risks are unlikely to subside.
The Fed isn't going to be able to cut interest rates as much as it wants to, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers says
Huge increases in wealth and debt levels prevents the Fed from cutting rates as much as it wants, Larry Summers said.
New York Fed chief says it's time to lower rates with inflation cooling and the labor market slowing
Following the August jobs report, John Williams said the economy is "now in equipoise," with easing inflation and historically low unemployment.
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The latest stock market crash wasn't a fluke, and it signals more trouble coming for the economy, investor Mark Mobius says
It's a good time for investors to have at least 20% of their portfolio on the sidelines, according to billionaire investor Mark Mobius.
Markets are rebounding after Monday's massive meltdown, making rate decisions harder for the Fed
There is talk of an emergency rate cut from the Fed following Monday's market meltdown, as Japan recovered most of its losses on Tuesday.
Stock market today: Indexes poised for another record as traders digest Fed commentary
The Fed looks like it's "inching closer" to a rate cut, according to B. Riley Wealth's Art Hogan.
'Clear path to a soft landing': Here's what Wall Street sees for Fed rate cuts after May inflation came in cool
The Fed cutting rates in September is now "overwhelmingly likely," Morningstar said.
Say goodbye to any hope of a rate cut next month
The 272,000 jobs added in May exceeded all 77 estimates collected by Bloomberg.
Goldman's Beth Hammack has a new job: Cleveland Fed president
Cleveland's Federal Reserve Bank appointed Beth Hammack, a Goldman Sachs veteran, as its next president.
Bankruptcies are spiking as companies lose hope of rate cuts
April notched the highest number of bankruptcies in a year as businesses give up on a quick Fed pivot, S&P Global reported.
A 'proper' economic downturn is looming, which could trigger steep rate cuts as soon as this year, economist says
"We believe we are heading into a proper downturn that will require a proper easing cycle," Manulife's chief economist Frances Donald said.
Buy stocks in May because inflation is set to plunge through the rest of 2024, Fundstrat's Tom Lee says
Inflation is set for a dramatic decline that will pave the way for Fed rate cuts, Fundstrat's Tom Lee said.
Japan just spent billions to boost the flailing yen — and the US may get involved too
Japan spent about $35 billion to prop up the yen on Monday and intervened again on Wednesday. A leading economist says the US may step in, too.
Stock market today: Indexes mixed after Fed meeting as Powell calms nerves over possible hike
The Federal Reserve's next policy move is "unlikely" to be a rate hike, Chairman Jerome Powell said after the FOMC meeting on Wednesday.