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☆ Powell: We're watching the run up in bond rates, too early to see where they settle
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPowell: We're watching the run up in bond rates, too early to see where they settleFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell fields questions from reporters after the Central Bank announced its second consecutive interest rate cut on Thursday.

Persons: Powell, We're, Jerome Powell Organizations: Central Bank

☆ Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

watch nowThe Federal Reserve approved its second consecutive interest rate cut Thursday, moving at a less aggressive pace than before but continuing its efforts to rightsize monetary policy. Among them was an altered view in how it assesses the effort to bring down inflation while supporting the labor market. The statement slightly downgraded the labor market, saying "conditions have generally eased, and the unemployment rate has moved up but remains low." Generally, the labor market has held up well. An acceleration in economic activity under Trump could persuade the Fed to cut rates less, depending on how inflation reacts.

Persons: Michelle Bowman, Jerome Powell, nonfarm, Donald Trump, Trump, Powell, Pace Organizations: Federal Reserve, Federal, Committee, Gross, Atlanta Fed, Trump Locations: Tuesday's

☆ Powell: We think our policy and economy are in a very good place, evaluating risks carefully
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPowell: We think our policy and economy are in a very good place, evaluating risks carefullyFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell fields questions from reporters after the Central Bank announced its second consecutive interest rate cut on Thursday.

Persons: Powell, Jerome Powell Organizations: Central Bank

☆ Powell: We're not seeing longer-term inflation expectations anchoring at higher level
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPowell: We're not seeing longer-term inflation expectations anchoring at higher levelFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell fields questions from reporters after the Central Bank announced its second consecutive interest rate cut on Thursday.

Persons: Powell, We're, Jerome Powell Organizations: Central Bank

☆ Jennifer Lopez reacts to ex Ben Affleck praising her
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Jennifer Lopez is keeping it professional. A video making the rounds on social media shows Lopez on a red carpet for her latest project, the film “Unstoppable,” where she was asked about her former husband Ben Affleck’s praise of her performance. Affleck is one of the producers of her film which also stars Don Cheadle, Jharrel Jerome, and Bobby Cannavale. “We believed in the right people, and ‘Unstoppable’ is another example of that.”In the video being widely shared on social media, Lopez opted to extend kind words to the entire cast and crew. We really believe in the power of storytelling when the people involved in it are deeply connected to the story.”He and Lopez split months ago.

Persons: Jennifer Lopez, Lopez, Ben Affleck’s, Affleck, Don Cheadle, Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, ” Affleck, “, Anthony Robles Organizations: CNN, “ Entertainment Locations: Los Angeles, Georgia, Las Vegas

☆ Citi needs a white knight. Donald Trump's second term might provide one.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementDonald Trump's presidential victory and his promise of light regulation could help relieve one of Citi's biggest problems. Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo called Trump's win a "regulatory game changer" in a research note. For instance, the OCC has required Citi to submit plans each quarter to ensure they are allocating enough resources to the Transformation effort. AdvertisementSince the July fines, Citi has faced mounting pressure. A few weeks later, Fraser was dogged by questions in an earnings call about the bank's regulatory fate.

Persons: hasn't, Donald Trump's, bode, Jane Fraser, —, Wells, Mike Mayo, Trump, Michael Hsu, Jerome Powell, Stephen Biggar, Sen, Elizabeth Warren, Fraser, Vivek Juneja Organizations: Citi, Service, Wednesday, Federal Reserve, Currency, Trump's, OCC, Economic, of New, Republican, Argus Research Locations: of New York

☆ Powell says he would not resign as Fed chief if Trump asked for his resignation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

President Donald Trump looks on as his nominee for the chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell takes to the podium during a press event in the Rose Garden at the White House, November 2, 2017 in Washington, DC. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday that he will not step down if President-elect Donald Trump asks for his resignation. Trump appointed Powell in 2017, but repeatedly lashed out against the central bank chief during his first term as president, arguing Powell was not easing monetary policy quickly enough. Trump said in October interview that the president should be able to weigh in on interest rate decisions. As Covid-19 swept the nation in March 2020, Trump claimed the authority to remove Powell from office.

Persons: Donald Trump, Jerome Powell, Trump, Powell Organizations: Federal, White House, Bloomberg News, Chicago Economic Locations: Washington , DC

☆ Fed Chair Powell stands firm amid questioning about whether Trump will push him out
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Reporters asked Fed Chair Jerome Powell whether he would resign if President-elect Trump asked him to. Powell responded with one word: "No." Trump has been critical of Powell, but the law does not permit a president to fire a Fed official without cause. AdvertisementFederal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has no plans to leave the central bank prematurely under President-elect Donald Trump. "We don't guess, we don't speculate, and we don't assume," Powell said.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Trump, Powell, —, Donald Trump, Biden, Joe Biden Organizations: Service, Federal, Market, Trump, Fed, Street, Bloomberg, Federal Reserve, Congress

☆ Fed Chair Powell: We have gained confidence we're on the path to 2%
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFed Chair Powell: We have gained confidence we're on the path to 2%Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell fields questions from reporters after the Central Bank announced its second consecutive interest rate cut on Thursday.

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☆ Fed Chair Powell: We believe we can complete inflation task while keeping labor market strong
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFed Chair Powell: We believe we can complete inflation task while keeping labor market strongFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell fields questions from reporters after the Central Bank announced its second consecutive interest rate cut on Thursday.

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☆ Fed Chair Powell on whether the president has the power to fire him: 'Not permitted under the law'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFed Chair Powell on whether the president has the power to fire him: 'Not permitted under the law'Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell fields questions from reporters after the Central Bank announced its second consecutive interest rate cut on Thursday.

Persons: Powell, Jerome Powell Organizations: Central Bank

Markets: The post-election rally on Wall Street continued into afternoon trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping 3.4%, or roughly 1,450 points, and the S & P 500 advancing 2.4%. It's worth noting, the stock market was reacting like Jim Cramer said it would in his Sunday column . The one thing markets hate is uncertainty, and Wednesday's rally can be attributed, in part, to relief that Wall Street professionals and individual investors alike know where they stand and what to expect from the country's next president. Bond yields move inversely to prices, and a basis point is equal to 0.01%. "You have to be very careful to respect the bond market if you do any buying today," Jim said.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Morgan Stanley, Jim, It's, Yun Li, Trump, Harris, Jerome Powell's, we'll, Jim Cramer's Organizations: CNBC, ., Wall, Dow Jones, Trump, Republican, NBC, Senate, NBC News, Wells, BlackRock, Energy, Coterra Energy, Honeywell, Federal, White, Arm Holdings, Qualcomm, Bros, Moderna, Barrick Gold, Halliburton, Hershey, Air Products, Chemicals, Warner Bros ., Jim Cramer's Charitable

☆ Cross-border banking consolidation doesn't make sense financially, says Crédit Agricole deputy CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCross-border banking consolidation doesn't make sense financially, says Crédit Agricole deputy CEOJérôme Grivet, deputy CEO at Crédit Agricole, discusses cross-border consolidation in the European banking sector.

Persons: Jérôme Grivet Organizations: Crédit Agricole

☆ Americans are probably getting another interest rate cut 2 days after the election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday. It follows a 50-basis-point rate cut in September — the first cut in four years. CME FedWatch, which forecasts interest rate changes based on market predictions, estimated an all-but-certain 25 basis point cut as of Wednesday afternoon. "Borrowers should understand that 'falling interest rates' are not the same as 'low interest rates,'" Greg McBride, Bankrate's chief financial analyst, said in a commentary. AdvertisementWhat are your financial plans if the Fed makes another rate cut?

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☆ The Federal Reserve as we know it could soon be turned on its head
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

When officials meet to decide where interest rates should be, they don’t consult the president and other elected officials — and for good reason. That’s because, as one former Federal Reserve chair famously said, central bankers’ job is to remove the punchbowl right when the party is just getting started. I feel that strongly,” Trump said at a press conference in August, referring to the Fed’s interest rate decisions. Lowering interest rates too soon could’ve risked reigniting inflation, which is currently just a tenth of a percentage point higher than the Fed’s 2% target. That’s why countries with independent central banks generally have lower inflation, Fed Chair Jerome Powell told reporters in September after central bankers lowered rates by a half point.

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As the central bank lowers its benchmark rate, mortgage rates are expected to go down. See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage CalculatorUse our free mortgage calculator to see how today's mortgage rates would impact your monthly payments. 30-Year Mortgage Rates TodayAverage 30-year mortgage rates are hovering in the mid-6% range today, according to Zillow data. 15-Year Mortgage Rates TodayAverage 15-year mortgage rates are in the high 5% range, according to Zillow data. 5-Year Mortgage Rate TrendsHere's how 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates have trended over the last five years, according to Freddie Mac data.

Persons: they've, Jerome Powell's, you'll, Freddie Mac, it's, They'll Organizations: Zillow, Fed Locations: Chevron

☆ Trump claims presidential win. Here is what he promised the crypto industry ahead of the election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Former President Donald Trump arrives for his campaign rally at the Trump National Doral Golf Club in Doral, Florida, on July 9, 2024. Getting that money required him to make big promises pertaining to the crypto industry. "For too long our government has violated the cardinal rule that every bitcoiner knows by heart: Never sell your bitcoin," Trump said during his keynote speech. Trump pledged to maintain the current level of bitcoin holdings that the U.S. has amassed from seizing assets from financial criminals. "On day one, I will fire Gary Gensler," Trump said, referencing the Joe Biden-appointed SEC chairman who has taken an aggressive approach to crypto regulation.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Raedle, Elon Musk, Robert F, Kennedy, Jr, Cantor Fitzgerald, Howard Lutnick, Trump, MicroStrategy, Gary Gensler, Joe Biden, Gensler, Crypto, haven't, Sen, Elizabeth Warren, Bitcoin, Jerome Powell Organizations: Trump National Doral Golf Club, Getty, Republican, Strategic, White, U.S . Marshals Service, U.S . Securities, Exchange, SEC, Trump, Lago Club, Riot, Marathon Digital Holdings, Radical Communist, Federal Reserve Locations: Doral , Florida, Nashville, United States of America, Germany, America, Palm Beach , Florida, China, Russia, USA

☆ Gold holds steady as market awaits U.S. election outcome
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gold held steady on Wednesday as investors keenly awaited the outcome of a tightly contested U.S. presidential race. Spot gold held its ground at $2,745.42 per ounce, as of 0218 GMT. Gold is considered a hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainties and tends to thrive in a low-interest-rate environment. Elsewhere, Perth Mint reported a decline in October gold sales, while silver sales slipped to their lowest in four months. Spot silver fell 0.53% to $32.49 per ounce, platinum shed 0.6% to $993.45 and palladium was down 2.17% to $1,052.25.

Persons: Gold, Republican Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Kyle Rodda, Jerome Powell's, Matt Simpson Organizations: Republican, D.C, Edison Research, Federal Reserve, Trump, Traders, Perth Mint Locations: Istanbul, Tuesday's U.S, Washington

☆ Stock futures are little changed after major post-election rally as focus shifts to Fed: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

US election news on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Stock futures are near flat Wednesday night after a huge market rally following Donald Trump's decisive victory in the presidential election. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 25 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures both traded marginally above flat. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite all notched new all-time highs in the session, while the small cap-focused Russell 2000 jumped more than 5%.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Dow, Russell, Scott Helfstein, Jerome Powell's Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Stock, Traders, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, U.S ., Global, CME Group's, Moderna, Warner Bros Locations: New York

☆ The Fed is expected to cut interest rates again Thursday. Here's everything you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Federal Reserve likely will stick to the business at hand when it wraps up its meeting Thursday with another interest rate cut, but will have its eye on the future against a backdrop that suddenly has gotten a lot more complicated. The focus, though, will turn to what's ahead for Chair Jerome Powell and his Fed colleagues as they navigate a shifting economy — and the political earthquake of Donald Trump's stunning victory in the presidential race. So while the immediate action will be to stay the course and enact the cut, which equals 25 basis points, the market's attention likely will turn to what the committee and Powell have to say about the future. The fed funds rate, which sets what banks charge each other for overnight lending but often influences consumer debt as well, is currently targeted in a range between 4.75%-5.0%. Market pricing currently favors another quarter-point cut in December, followed by a January pause then multiple reductions through 2025.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Donald Trump's, Powell, Krishna Guha, Guha Organizations: Federal Reserve, Evercore ISI

☆ Treasury yields fall as investors brace for U.S. presidential election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The yield on 10-year Treasury was last down by over six basis points, hovering around the 4.3% mark. The yield on the 2-year Treasury was last down by more than three basis points to 4.1661%. U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Monday as investors braced for a busy week which will see voters head to the polls for the U.S. presidential election and the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision. Investors are also focused on the Fed's interest rate decision at the central bank's policy meeting on Thursday. Traders are were last pricing in a 99% chance of a quarter-point interest rate cut, according to CME Group's FedWatch tool.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Jerome Powell Organizations: Treasury, U.S, Federal, U.S . House, NBC, PMI

☆ Ben Affleck had this to say about his ex, Jennifer Lopez
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck may be going through a divorce, but it sounds like things are amicable. While promoting “Small Things Like These,” which he produced, Affleck also discussed another film, “Unstoppable,” which stars Don Cheadle, Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale and Lopez. “’Unstoppable’ is a very different movie than this, but in a way, it’s similarly rooted in the passion of really talented artists,” Affleck told Entertainment Tonight. “Billy Goldenberg and Jennifer and Don Cheadle and Jharrel [Jerome], and Bobby Cannavale, all were really passionate about this film.”The actor/director/producer also had plenty of praise for the movie’s stars, including his ex. “Jennifer’s spectacular,” Affleck said.

Persons: Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Affleck, Don Cheadle, Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Lopez, “, ” Affleck, “ Billy Goldenberg, Jennifer, Jerome, ”, Anthony Robles Organizations: CNN, Entertainment, Beverly Hills Locations: Jharrel, Los Angeles, Georgia, Las Vegas

☆ Stock futures are flat as Wall Street readies for presidential election: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Stock futures were little changed in overnight trading ahead of Tuesday's high-stakes U.S. presidential electionFutures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 20 points. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures inched about 0.1% higher. The latest poll from NBC News suggests the race is "neck and neck" between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. The results could heavily affect where stocks end the year, but investors may want to brace for some near-term choppiness. Traders are pricing in 98% odds of a quarter-point cut following September's half-point reduction, according to CME Group's FedWatch Tool.

Persons: Stocks, Dow, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Adam Parker, Jerome Powell Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Stock, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, NXP, U.S, Treasury, NBC News, Congress, Republicans, CNBC, Super Micro, Yum Brands

☆ Americans are probably getting another interest rate cut this week — just days after the election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday. It follows a 50-basis-point rate cut in September — the first cut in four years. CME FedWatch, which forecasts interest rate changes based on market predictions, estimated an all-but-certain 25 basis point cut as of Friday afternoon. Advertisement"Borrowers should understand that 'falling interest rates' are not the same as 'low interest rates,'" Greg McBride, Bankrate's chief financial analyst, said in a commentary. What are your financial plans if the Fed makes another rate cut?

Persons: —, Jerome Powell, Powell, Helene, Milton, Cory Stahle, Julia Pollak, Greg McBride Organizations: Federal, Service, FedWatch, Boeing, BLS, Federal Reserve, PCE, Fed, asheffey

☆ The world is about to get some much-needed clarity on the US economy’s future
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

One bit of clarity they’re sure to get: The Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision, due to be announced Thursday. The Fed lowered borrowing costs in September for the first time in more than four years while signaling additional rate cuts. But a slew of economic figures have been released since the decision, which is important because the Fed’s decision are guided by what those figures show. Investors are betting with near certainty that the Fed will deliver a quarter-point cut, according to futures. Lower rates could entice home buyers to come off the sidelines, and for businesses it could continue plans that have “baked in” lower rates.

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