Welcome back to Market on Close. I'm Sam Bartis on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. So shares of Cisco, that's the food and beverage supplier having its best day in over 5 years after a strong earnings report and that is the focus of today's overlooked stock.So I'm joined by George Ser, senior markets correspondent. Talk us through what we heard from this company and you know obviously the reaction we're seeing today off the back of this report card. George.Yeah, I mean if you think about what's go ...

What's one of the biggest trends in retail right now? Discounters. If you look at the year-to-date performance for the S&P 500 group labeled "Consumer Defensive -- Discount Stores," you'll see that each of the five stocks in the group is significantly outperforming the S&P 500 index this year. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » The S&P 500 is up about 1% since the beginn ...

An old argument about the future of money re-emerged this week when U.S. media personality Tucker Carlson invited gold proponent Peter Schiff to a generalist discussion that linked Bitcoin, inflation, and the world position of the dollar in one. Schiff has been a longtime critic of cryptocurrencies, and he used the interview as an opportunity to reiterate his opinion that Bitcoin is a speculative commodity with no use behind it other than to gain value. He argued that if the proposal to establish a U.S. ...

By Paritosh Bansal DAVOS, Switzerland Jan 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump bemoaned last week his issue with naming the next Federal Reserve chair: The problem, he said, is they change once they have the job. Wall Street is counting on it. With questions swirling around the Fed’s resilience in the face of the Trump administration’s multi-pronged assault on the institution, including probes into chair Jay Powell and governor Lisa Cook, some global ​banking executives told me on the sidelines of ...

And before we get into the substance, the economic backdrop, the policy, I want to pick up on the more assertive stance, the more aggressive posture, if you will, that chairman Pal seems to be taking this year to defend central bank independence. I'd love your reaction to that and whether you believe he'll carry that into the news conference tomorrow afternoon. >> Yeah, good morning, Jonathan. I think uh the chairman had to take this move. I think we have been dancing around these threats uh to independence ...

Quick Read A 60/40 portfolio with S&P 500 ETF (SPY) depletes at age 84 versus 89 when inflation hits 4.5% instead of 3%. Aggregate Bond ETF returned 2.1% annualized over 10 years and fails to keep pace with 4.5% inflation. TIPS Bond ETF yields 4.5% and adjusts principal with CPI. Moving $300,000 generates $13,500 inflation-adjusted income. Investors rethink ‘hands off’ investing and decide to start making real money A 66-year-old retiree with $1.5 million and a 60/40 portfolio faces a quiet crisi ...

Small- and medium-sized business owners are tuning into this week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting despite expectations that policymakers will hold interest rates steady. There are still a great deal of economic tailwinds to distill into sound business decisions for the rest of the year. Andy Bregenzer, Head of U.S. Regional and Small Business Banking and Co-Head of Commercial Bank at TD, said inflation is still running above the Fed’s 2% target and volatility is lingering across markets. “Growth ...

Core Insights - Money market accounts (MMAs) offer higher interest rates compared to traditional savings accounts, along with liquidity and flexibility, making them suitable for long-term savings that may be accessed for purchases or bills [1] Interest Rates Overview - The national average interest rate for MMAs is currently 0.39%, while the best rates can exceed 4% APY, comparable to high-yield savings accounts [3] - As of late 2023, many MMAs are offering rates of 4.00% or higher, with some accounts potentially exceeding 5% APY throughout 2024 [7][13] Historical Context - MMA rates have fluctuated significantly due to changes in the Federal Reserve's target interest rate, with rates dropping to as low as 0.10% to 0.50% during the 2008 financial crisis and again during the COVID-19 pandemic [5][6] - Following aggressive interest rate hikes by the Fed starting in 2022 to combat inflation, MMA rates reached historically high levels [7] Factors to Consider - When selecting an MMA, it is crucial to consider factors beyond just the interest rate, such as minimum balance requirements, fees, and withdrawal limits, which can affect overall value [9][10] - Some MMAs may require a minimum balance of $5,000 or more to earn the highest advertised rates, and monthly maintenance fees can reduce interest earnings [10] Safety and Insurance - It is important to ensure that the chosen MMA is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), which protects deposits up to $250,000 per institution, per depositor [11]

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks as he holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), at the U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., U.S., Dec. 10, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersDespite the expected arrival of a new Trump-appointed Federal Reserve chair in coming months, respondents to the CNBC survey are only forecasting modest changes to the funds rate over the next two years.The results, which mirror pricing in Fed Funds futures market, ...

The Federal Reserve will make its first rate decision of the year on Wednesday — and all eyes are on Chair Jerome Powell. The central bank's leaders have a near-total chance of holding rates steady this week, according to market-based projections from CME FedWatch. After three cuts in 2025, the Fed has penciled in one rate cut for the new year. In the long run, these rate decisions will affect the job market, consumer prices, and corporate America.But there's a shadow over January's Fed meeting: The Depart ...