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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference following the issuance of the Federal Open Market Committee's statement on interest rate policy, in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 17, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Fed lowers interest rates, signals more cuts ahead; Miran dissents

The Federal Reserve reduced interest rates for the first time since December and indicated more cuts would follow to halt any signs of weakness.

US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent (C) attends the Military Family Picnic on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on July 4, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Treasury Secy. Bessent expands search for next Fed Chair

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has disclosed that he is evaluating a shortlist of three candidates to assume the role of Federal Reserve chair when the position becomes vacant next year.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 19, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

S&P 500, Dow rise on boost from big bank earnings

The S&P 500 rose and the Dow hit a record high on Friday, driven by gains in major banks following third-quarter results.

A trader works on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 5, 2024. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

Wall St gains from megacaps thrust; earnings, Fed comments on tap

Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Wednesday, boosted by megacap growth stocks and as corporate results rolled in.