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The question of whether the rally in AI stocks has turned into a bubble has been top of mind for investors lately. Wall Street investment banks have offered very different explanations: some warn that enthusiasm has gone too far, while others argue the move remains grounded in fundamentals. That...

The Fed delivered its third straight and highly anticipated rate cut, trimming the fed funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75%, but the details of the meeting told a more complicated story. The meeting was deeply divided. Governor Stephen Miran favored a larger cut, while Kansas City...

The final session of the week saw red dominate Wall Street screens, as stocks slid broadly following a renewed tech-led sell-off. • Rivian Automotive stock is approaching key resistance levels. What’s behind RIVN new highs? Shares of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), one of the market's...

By the end of 2025, the U.S. economy feels almost in a Nirvana state. Economic growth has been strong. Inflation has cooled. The Federal Reserve has already delivered three consecutive rate cuts. Stocks are at record highs, not just among mega-caps but even small caps. • iShares Russell...

(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs and headline were updated in the story.) U.S. stock futures swung between gains and losses on Friday after Thursday’s mixed close. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed. Thursday experienced a rotation out of expensive...

In a move widely interpreted as a strategic effort to insulate the central bank from political interference, the Federal Reserve Board on Thursday unanimously approved the reappointment of all 12 regional Reserve Bank presidents and first vice presidents. Trump-Proofing The Federal Reserve? While...

(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs and headline were updated in the story.) U.S. stock futures dropped on Thursday after Wednesday’s advances. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower. The Federal Reserve delivered a 25 basis points cut on Wednesday,...

Claudia Sahm, a former economist at the Federal Reserve, has issued a stark warning about the potential consequences of the Fed’s future rate cuts. Fed Cuts May Signal Economic Weakness Sahm, a prominent figure in the financial world, cautioned that the Fed’s rate cuts could be...

The Federal Reserve's latest move to cut interest rates and resume purchasing Treasury bills has ignited a fierce debate over the trajectory of the U.S. economy. While mainstream analysts are celebrating signs of a “Goldilocks” soft landing, economist Peter Schiff is issuing a stark...

Stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday despite Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell striking a neutral tone after the central bank's third consecutive rate cut, dashing expectations for further easing in January. The Russell 2000 — as tracked by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:IWM) — surged 1.7% to...

The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates for the third straight time lifted investor sentiment on Wednesday, igniting gains in several high-beta stocks tied to clean energy, crypto mining and space tech. • Cipher Mining stock is trading near recent highs. What’s ahead...

This REALLY matters. If it’s a hawkish cut, the market will hate it. If it’s a dovish cut, it will be VERY bullish for small caps. FOMC Today The market is pricing in an 88 percent chance of a rate cut tomorrow, but the real question is whether we get a hawkish cut or a dovish cut....

(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs and the headline were updated in the story.) U.S. stock futures pared earlier gains on Wednesday to decline after Tuesday's mixed close. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower. The Federal Open Market Committee‘s two-...