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Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points at December meeting: Biggest takeaways from FOMC, Powell comments
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-10 22:02
Market Domination hosts Josh Lipton and Julie Hyman cover the latest headlines and interest rate decisions out from the Federal Reserve on December 10, 2025. Yahoo Finance senior Fed reporter Jennifer Schonberger comes on the program to break down the US central bank officials' decision to cut rates by 25 basis points at their December FOMC meeting, followed by a press conference with Fed Chair Jerome Powell after the announcement. Former Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City president Esther George and Nomur ...
Powell says the Fed is "well-positioned" to see how the economy evolves.
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-10 22:00
We made a decision today. We had, you know, nine out of 12 supported it. So, fairly broad support, but it's not like the nor normal situation where everyone agrees on the direction and what and what to do.Our two goals are a bit in tension. It's very unusual to have persistent tension between the two parts of the mandate. And when you do, this is what you see.Everyone around the table at the FOMC agrees that inflation is too high and that we want it to come down and agrees that the labor market has softened ...
Powell's not affected by the President openly discussing the search for his replacement.
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-10 21:00
And I want to see if I could address sort of the elephant in the room. [clears throat] The president's been talking openly about um a new Fed chairman. Does that hinder your current job right now or change your thinking at all.No. ...
Fed Powell: Spending on AI and data centers has been "holding up business investment."
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-10 20:25
Economic Growth & Forecast - Broadly, outside forecasts indicate a pickup in growth [1] - The baseline expectation is a growth pickup from the current 1.7% [2] - The SEP median growth is 1.7% for the current year and 2.3% for the next year [2] - Adjusting for shutdown impact, growth would be 1.9% and 2.1% respectively [2] - Solid growth is expected next year [3] Key Drivers - Resilient consumer spending is a contributing factor [1][3] - AI spending on data centers is supporting business investment [1][3] - Fiscal policy is expected to be supportive [2]
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points for the third time this year.
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-10 19:30
25 basis point rate cut. The Federal Reserve lowering their benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to a new range of three and a half and three and three/4ers, marking the third rate cut in a row this year. Officials see just one rate cut next year.Now, this was a split decision with dissents on both sides. Austin Goulsby of the Chicago Federal Reserve and Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid both favored holding rates steady instead of cutting. On the flip side, Steven Myron, the Fed govern ...
Why this expert thinks the AI bubble is "ridiculous," how interest rates impact retirement savings
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-10 18:06
Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman takes on the day's biggest market stories on December 10, 2025. Athene USA co-president and Athene Holding COO, Michael Downing, speaks with Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi about how investors can close the savings gap while continuing to save for retirement. Athene USA is a subsidiary of Yahoo Finance's parent company, Apollo Global Management. Humilis Investment Strategies CEO and Chief Investment Officer Brian Belski also comes on to talk about why he finds al ...
AI and bitcoin just flashed a message investors can’t ignore
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-10 16:08
Every investor worries about returns, but this Trader Talk episode shows why taxes, timing, and temperament can matter even more than the next hot stock. Kenny Polcari sits down with Adam Johnson, veteran hedge fund manager and founder of Bullseye Brief, to break down three big myths about AI stocks, from spending fears to bubble talk, and why names across the AI ecosystem may still have room to run despite recent pullbacks. The conversation then shifts to Bitcoin’s latest plunge, how stablecoins and miners ...
Big Tech's private credit story amid AI buildouts, where private markets fit in a 60/40 portfolio
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-10 15:57
[music] [music] Good morning and welcome to Opening Bid. I'm Yahoo [music] Finance executive editor Brian Sazi and I'm joining you live from Apollo Global Management Headquarters in the heart of New York City. Paulo is the parent company of [music] Yahoo Finance, but it's also one of the largest private equity firms in the world [music] and a major player in the retirement market. All day, I'll be taking you behind the scenes of this financial powerhouse, showing you how a [music] top Wall Street firm like ...
LIVE: Senate hearing on the future of retirement
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-10 14:26
LIVE: Senate hearing on the future of retirement About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. - Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com - Download the Yahoo Finance app on Apple (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) or Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO) - Follow Yahoo Finance on social: X: http://twitter.com/YahooFinance Instagram: https ...
LIVE: Fed Chair Powell press conference after December rate decision
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-10 14:16
LIVE: Fed Chair Powell press conference after December rate decision About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. - Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com - Download the Yahoo Finance app on Apple (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) or Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO) - Follow Yahoo Finance on social: X: http://twitter.com/YahooFina ...