Joining us now to discuss what's next for the Fed is Loretta Mester, former president of the Cleveland Fed and currently adjunct professor of finance at the University of Pennsylvania. Loretta, it's great to have you back on the show. Welcome.Let's start right there because you called this jobs report solid. What were your takeaways. No, I think I mean given the expectations that it was going to be a very weak report, it actually came in better than most analysts expected.And I think that's good for the eco ...

Treasuries tumbled after a stronger-than-expected jobs report for June prompted traders to exit bets on an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve this month. https://t.co/OoV39eKjHR ...

Are there going to be marketked market implications given what we already know about the big beautiful bill. There certainly will. I think the biggest one will be removing some uncertainty.So I think it's been pretty consensus that the bill would get through. I think that's why you're seeing a little bit of a muted reaction this morning. Um I think most corners will will be breathe a sigh of relief.And the main thing is we set the playing field for the second half of the year. So we'll know what the legisla ...

Market Trend Analysis - The real estate market may become less competitive in the next 12 months due to higher interest rates [1] - Expectation of interest rate cuts in the next 12 months could influence buying decisions [1] Investment Strategy - Suggests buying a house now in a higher interest rate environment [1] - Recommends refinancing in 12-24 months when interest rates potentially decrease [1]

Australian retail sales rose by less than expected in May, prompting traders to cement expectations for a third interest rate cut as soon as next week https://t.co/wJ25RqhPxy ...

Market Analysis & Investment Strategy - The home construction ETF (ITB) is experiencing its best day since May 12th [1] - Housing recovery is estimated to be at least two years away, according to Piper Sandler [1] - Interest rates are showing signs of potential decline, with yields at 6-week lows [2] - The 30-year fixed mortgage rate remains high at 68%, but is expected to decrease [2] - Market anticipates potential rate cuts in the fall [3] Company Performance & Valuation - D R Horton's stock is considered cheap at 11 times forward estimates [1] - Company guidance regarding margins and deliveries has been adjusted to reasonable levels [2] - D R Horton's execution is considered very good, among the best in the industry [4] - Toll Brothers is also recognized for excellent execution [4]

Monetary Policy Stance - The ECB believes it is near its target after hiking rates ten times and lowering them eight times, but should not be complacent [2] - The ECB is taking a meeting-to-meeting, data-dependent approach due to uncertainty [4] - The ECB considers the current interest rate level to be in neutral territory, around 2% [5][6] - A rate cut would be stimulative [4] Economic Outlook & Risks - Volatility in energy markets indicates a need for caution [3][8] - Trade frontloading may have contributed to good numbers in the first quarter [12] - Uncertainty surrounding trade and tariffs could negatively impact the European economic outlook [15] - The European economy is in a fragile situation, making it vulnerable to uncertainty [16][17] Euro's Role & Stability - The current price level of the euro against the dollar is close to the long-term mean [9] - The ECB is not overly focused on the exchange rate, but considers it as one factor among many affecting inflation [10][11] - Strengthening the capital market union and banking union is crucial to making the euro more attractive to international investors [23][25] - A more relevant euro could contribute to a stable global environment alongside the US dollar [26]

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🇺🇸 TRUMP SAID WE SHOULD BE AT1% OR 2% INTEREST RATE.( CURRENTLY ITS 4.25% - 4.50% )RATE CUTS ARE COMING SOON !! https://t.co/kaYne1KRFf ...

Well, Federal Reserve officials are split on whether an interest rate cut in July is on the table depending on whether the FOMC holds rates steady or reduces the benchmark rate. What does that outcome mean for your everyday finances. Here to explain and discuss further, we've got Rob Conzo, who is the Wealth Alliance CEO.Rob, good to have you here with us. How does the Fed's benchmark rate affect people's personal finances. Great to be with you, Brad.Um, it's a very misunderstood rate. It's the red the rate ...