benchmark overnight interest rate
Fed to hold rates steady as inflation dims hopes for policy easing
The Fed is almost certain to hold its benchmark overnight interest rate steady, with investors placing nearly a 100% probability on that outcome.
Americans
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall; labor market gradually cooling
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week.
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Fed says more ‘confidence’ needed on inflation front before rate cuts can start
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but took a major step towards lowering them in coming months.
Anat Bracha
US jobs data may be miscounting millions of ‘gig’ workers, research suggests
Millions of “gig” workers may get missed every month in the U.S. government’s employment report.
30-year bond auction
ICBC ransomware attack triggers global regulator, trader scrutiny
Regulators and traders were trying to gauge the impact of a ransomware attack on the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.
Andersen Capital Management
Wall St edges higher as investors digest cbank comments
Wall Street’s main indexes inched higher on Wednesday as investors parsed earnings reports and comments from Federal Reserve officials.
10-year Treasury note yield
S&P 500, Nasdaq score longest win streak in 2 years on rates view
S&P 500 and Nasdaq extend gains as U.S. Treasury yields retreat on Fed’s rate hike stance.
API industry data
Oil dives 4% to lowest since July on demand worry, strong dollar
Oil prices plummet over 4% due to demand concerns and a strong dollar.
30-year fixed-rate mortgage
Falling stocks, climbing mortgage rates: how 5% Treasury yields could roil markets
Relentless selling of U.S. government bonds has brought Treasury yields to their highest level in more than a decade and a half.
Federal Reserve
Chief market strategist on rate hike decision and state of the economy
Just a few weeks ago, many expected the Federal Reserve to continue raise interest rates.