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At its last meeting of the year, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates 25 basis points
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark overnight borrowing rate by 0.25% and indicated that as few as two more cuts may be coming in 2025.
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The economy
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Analysis: Assessing inflation’s impact
December 12, 2024
Declining – yet persistently elevated – prices continue to weigh on consumers and policymakers alike..
How does consumer spending impact the health of the economy?
December 12, 2024
In a delicate balancing act with a Federal Reserve focused on lowering inflation, steady consumer spending has helped avoid a recession. But does household debt threaten to tip the scales?
Stock market under the Trump administration
December 11, 2024
As investors assess prospects for Donald Trump’s second presidential term, they’re increasingly focused on likely policy changes and how they could impact markets and the economy.
Capital markets
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How changing interest rates impact the bond market
December 17, 2024
As the Federal Reserve eases monetary policy with interest rate cuts, what opportunities does this create for bond investors?
The fluctuating value of the U.S. dollar and what it means for investors
December 5, 2024
Taking measure of global currency trends as you position your investment portfolio.
Is a market correction coming?
December 4, 2024
Having reached new record highs more than 50 times in 2024, investors wonder if the S&P 500 is due for a pullback.
Sector spotlight
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Healthcare stocks in 2025
December 13, 2024
How to balance the opportunities and risks associated with investing in the healthcare sector.
Investing in tech stocks: Is now a good time?
December 12, 2024
While technology stocks cooled in the third quarter, the sector remains poised to outperform the broader S&P 500 in 2024 for the second year in a row.
Energy sector stocks: Is now the time to invest?
November 21, 2024
Investors focus on evolving dynamics in the stock market’s energy sector.
Global markets and geopolitics
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Analysis: China’s economy and its influence on global markets
November 26, 2024
What should investors consider when seeking emerging market exposure to the world’s second-largest economy?
Geopolitical conflict and its impact on global markets
November 26, 2024
As the Russia-Ukraine war drags on in Europe, other geopolitical conflicts have emerged in the Middle East that threaten to impact global markets.
How commodity prices can impact markets and inflation
November 14, 2024
What opportunities does today’s volatile commodities market offer investors?
Monetary policy, taxes and legislation
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Federal Reserve recalibrates monetary policy as inflation recedes
December 20, 2024
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates in December for the third time in a row, lowering rates a total of 1% in 2024.
How presidential elections affect the stock market
November 7, 2024
U.S. presidential elections naturally affect policy — but do they affect the market? Here’s a look at the impact election cycles have historically had on capital markets and what to watch for in 2024.
Federal Reserve cuts benchmark borrowing cost
November 7, 2024
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point today, further easing monetary policy as inflation moderates and the labor market softens.
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