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What Today's Jobs Report Means for Mortgage Rates and the Fed
Monthly jobs reports by the Bureau of Labor Statistics include unemployment numbers, wage growth, job openings, productivity and more. While headline figures may paint a broad picture of the economy, some experts say that nationally aggregated data doesn't accurately reflect which areas, populations and industries are more negatively affected.
Solid November jobs report may slow Fed easing in 2025. A December rate cut's still likely
As of the morning of Dec. 6, according to CME Group's FedWatch tool, market participants' pricing of fed fund futures indicated there is a 87.1% probability that the central bank will cut rates by 25 basis points at the next meeting, and a 12.9% probability the Fed will hold rates steady.
Stock market today: Indexes rise as rate-cut odds edge up after jobs report
US employers added more jobs than expected in November, bouncing back after October's dismal reading. Stocks rose and yields slumped Friday morning.
Stock Market Today: Asian Stocks Are Mixed After Wall Street Falls Ahead of Key US Jobs Report
Asian Stocks Are Mixed After Wall Street Falls Ahead of Key US Jobs Report HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Friday after Wall Street retreated from record highs as investors awaited a U.S. jobs report due later in the day.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises after solid jobs data keeps hope alive for a coming rate cut
U.S. stocks are nearing their records after data suggested the job market remains solid enough to keep the economy going, but not so strong that it raises immediate worries about inflation
Stock Market Today: Stocks lower with November jobs report on deck
Stocks drifted lower on Thursday, with a big decline for UnitedHealth Group UNH dragging the Dow Jones Industrial Average 250 points into the red, as markets pullback back from th
Stock market today: Wall Street nears records as jobs data keeps hope alive for a coming rate cut
U.S. stocks are nearing their records after data suggested the job market remains solid enough to keep the economy going, but not so strong that it raises immediate worries about inflation. The S&P 500 added 0.
Stock market today: World stocks are mixed ahead of a key US jobs report
Global stocks were mixed Friday after Wall Street retreated from record highs as investors awaited a U.S. jobs report due later in the day. France’s CAC 40 added 0.4% in early trading to 7,357.30 after French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday local time that he plans to stay in office until the end of his term and to name a new prime minister within days.
Fed Likely To Cut Rates Again This Month As 2025 View Grows More Cloudy
The US Federal Reserve appears likely to lower benchmark interest rates again later this month, after cutting interest rates ...
Fed's Musalem expects more rate cuts, keeping options open on December meeting
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said on Wednesday he expects the U.S. central bank will be able to ...
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Fed minutes may show start of debate over how far to go on rate cuts
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Gold may hit new record next year as Fed reduces rates, Macquarie says
Gold futures fell Thursday as U.S. Treasury yields firmed after the release of weekly jobless claims data, while markets ...
Powell Says Economic Strength Gives Fed Ability to Take Time on Rate Cuts
The economy is strong, and it’s stronger than we thought it was going to be in September,’ said the Fed chief.
Will fed's rate cuts signal lower car loan rates ahead?
With car prices and loan rates high, buyers hope Fed rate cuts will lower car loan payments, easing financial strain.
Fed’s Musalem Says Time to Pause Rate Cuts May Be Near
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said it may be time for policymakers to slow the pace of interest ...
Jerome Powell Q&A: Chairman tells DealBook Fed can be cautious on rate cuts
Follow along with MarketWatch's live coverage of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's discussion at the New York Times DealBook ...
HELOC interest rates fall to new 2024 low: Why you shouldn't wait to apply
With HELOC rates dropping to a 2024 low, it may not make sense for borrowers to wait longer to apply. Here's why.
Rise In October Consumer Inflation Is Not Enough To Stop Fed Rate Cuts
Consumer inflation accelerated in October 2024. However, the odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut on December 18 are ...
Fed's Powell says Trump's plans for tariffs, immigration won't impact interest rate move
Fed chief Jerome Powell said President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats won't affect an interest rate decision this month.