Global stocks held steady and government bond yields retreated a touch on Wednesday after data showed U.S. consumer prices rose moderately in July.
Read More Stocks hold firm as US inflation data keep rate cut hopes aliveTag: finance
Wall St edges lower as volatile week draws to a close
Wall Street’s main indexes capped off a tumultuous week where global markets were rattled and fears of a recession in the world’s biggest economy.
Read More Wall St edges lower as volatile week draws to a closeTrump Cash vs. Kamala Crash
Financial Advisor Bob Rubin joins One America’s Stella Escobedo to break down what sparked this week’s volatility on Wall St. and what it means for average Americans.
Read More Trump Cash vs. Kamala CrashThe Fed has cut rates amid stock swoons before. Not this time
A sharp slowdown in the U.S. job market that touched off days of global stock-market turmoil also fueled speculation the Federal Reserve may not wait until its next scheduled meeting.
Read More The Fed has cut rates amid stock swoons before. Not this timeFederal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady For 2 Decades, Leaves Door Open For Cuts
While maintaining interest rates at their highest point in over 20 years on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve made a suggestion that lower borrowing costs may soon be implemented by policymakers due to slight recent improvements in inflation.
Read More Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady For 2 Decades, Leaves Door Open For CutsExclusive: Fed may tweak rule that could save biggest US banks billions
At issue is how the central bank calculates an extra layer of capital it imposes on U.S. global systemically important banks, known as the “GSIB surcharge.”
Read More Exclusive: Fed may tweak rule that could save biggest US banks billions