What to watch this week
The final month of the year gets underway on Monday, and investors will be looking for a smoother…
The Foundation of the U.S. Economy Appears to Be Breaking, and Wall Street Has Turned a Blind Eye
The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average have all surged to multiple record-closing highs in…
ECB Officials Look Beyond Inflation to Bigger Threats for Europe
Europe’s central bankers are stepping beyond their traditional role as guardians of price stability. European Central Bank President…
Fed Beige Book: Employers are leaning on AI, freezing hiring, changing hours to avoid layoffs
If a company wants to reduce its headcount, there are several levers it can pull. It could freeze…
Mortgage Rates Fall—and Could See Another Cut Before 2026
Mortgage rates have fallen to 6.23 percent ahead of another expected cut by the Federal Reserve in December,…
Global Stocks Hold Steady After Four-Day Rally: Markets Wrap
(Bloomberg) — A gauge of global equities held firm after four days of gains, following a recovery fueled…
Fed cuts: ‘Weaker job growth and lower inflation’ could push Powell to reduce interest rates
U.S. markets are closed today for Thanksgiving, but S&P 500 futures were flat this morning after the index…
Treasuries Rally Stalls After Surprise Decline in Jobless Claims
A four-day rally in Treasuries stalled on Wednesday, with the 10-year yield at 4%, as fresh US labor…
Citadel CEO warns US retirees may pay ‘steep’ price for Trump’s Fed attacks. How to protect your nest egg
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I’m a CEO who’s built, scaled and turned around companies. The next arms race in business isn’t about supply chains or rate cuts — it’s about predictability
After 20 years spent building, fixing and scaling companies, I’ve learned the hardest thing to manufacture isn’t growth…
Scott Bessent wants the Fed to fade into the background after tension with Jerome Powell
There have rarely been years when the Federal Reserve has been so carefully watched by the White House,…
Hassett Emerges as Frontrunner in Trump Fed Chair Audition
Kevin Hassett (Bloomberg) — White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is seen by advisers and allies…