After a lengthy pause, the Federal Reserve on Sept. 17 announced a quarter percentage point cut to its benchmark interest rate. Economists say it is likely the first in a series of reductions that should make borrowing more accessible for consumers. Fed Chair Jerome Powell described the reduction as “a risk-management cut” against the growing downside risks to employment. But with inflation still above the Fed’s 2% target – typically justification to raise rates or keep them steady – Powell acknowledged t ...

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By Davide Barbuscia and Suzanne McGee NEW YORK (Reuters) -Investors look set to face a volatile few months ahead after the Federal Reserve resumed interest rate cuts and opened the door to further easing but tempered its message with warnings of sticky inflation, sowing doubt over the pace of future policy adjustments. Some investors are now less certain that a rapid shift to lower borrowing costs will materialize, potentially dampening optimism that stocks and bonds would get a strong lift from easier p ...

Market Overview - U.S. stocks closed mixed with the Dow Jones Industrial Average increasing by 0.6% to 46,018.32, while the S&P 500 decreased by 0.1% to 6,600.35 and the Nasdaq fell by 0.3% to 22,261.33 [1] Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00%-4.25%, ending a nine-month pause and marking the fourth reduction in the current easing cycle [2] - Policymakers projected faster rate cuts ahead, lowering their 2025 outlook to 3.6% from 3.9%, while upgrading GDP forecasts and acknowledging persistent inflation pressures [2] Company Stock Performances - **Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (CBRL)**: Stock fell by 3.16% to $49.59, with a significant after-hours decline of 9.28% to $44.99 following a mixed fourth-quarter earnings report that missed earnings per share estimates [3] - **D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS)**: Stock surged by 18.98% to $22.54, reaching a new 52-week high of $22.85 during the Qubits Japan 2025 conference [4] - **IonQ Inc. (IONQ)**: Stock rose by 5.11% to $65.44, hitting an all-time high of $66.39, with a notable after-hours spike of nearly 7.2% to $70.13 after a deal with the U.S. Department of Energy [5] - **Krispy Kreme Inc. (DNUT)**: Stock increased by 0.96% to $3.15, rising almost 3.8% to $3.27 in after-hours trading after FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed his purchase of the stock [6] - **Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)**: Stock dropped by 3.84% to $346.17, but spiked 1.3% to $350.70 in after-hours trading following the expansion of its partnership with Lloyds Banking Group [7] Stock Rankings - Cracker Barrel stock has a Momentum ranking in the 74th percentile according to Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings [8]

If people were expecting the Federal Reserve to give us fireworks, they were sorely disappointed. Fed chief J. Pal is not giving hyperbole.He's trying to balance price stability with job growth. And right now, the risk tilt against the ladder. As Pal told us today, the labor market is really cooling off.So, the widely expected quarter point rate cut made a ton of sense. But the market was all over the place after we got this widely telegraphed news. Dow gaining 260 points, SME dipping.1%, NASDAQ declining.3 ...

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Company Performance - Uber Technologies (UBER) shares fell by 5% following the announcement of a partnership between Waymo and Lyft to launch robotaxi services in Nashville, which increased Lyft's shares by over 13% [5][9]. - Insulet (PODD) shares decreased by 3% after the announcement of a CFO transition, although the company expects third-quarter revenue growth to exceed prior expectations due to strong customer additions [6]. - Workday (WDAY) stock surged by 7.3% after activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed a stake worth more than $2 billion, expressing confidence in the company's management and operational plans [10]. Market Overview - The S&P 500 index ended with a slight loss of about 0.1% after the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-percentage-point reduction in benchmark interest rates, with the Nasdaq down 0.3% and the Dow up 0.6% [3][8]. - Stocks related to the home building sector experienced declines despite the Fed's interest rate cut, as home builder confidence remained at its lowest level since December 2022, with Builders FirstSource (BLDR) losing 5.6% and Mohawk Industries (MHK) dropping 4% [4]. Sector Movements - Hologic (HOLX) shares increased by 7.7%, marking the top performance in the S&P 500, following reports of renewed acquisition discussions with investment firms Blackstone and TPG [7]. - Fox Corp. (FOXA) shares gained around 3% as Lachlan Murdoch solidified his leadership, with plans to attract younger audiences through new initiatives [11].

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The Fed faces a challenge in addressing a scenario in which inflation remains high while the labor market weakens. Key Takeaways Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve is not guaranteed to repeat Wednesday's interest-rate cut. The Fed is caught between its missions to keep inflation low and employment high, and both are moving in the wrong direction. Powell said the Fed would cut rates further only if economic data indicated that was the right move, brushing of ...

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 4%-4.25%, marking the first rate cut of the year [2][3] - The decision saw 11 out of 12 FOMC members in favor, with dissent from Stephen Miran who advocated for a 50 basis point cut [3] - The Fed acknowledged risks in the labor market, indicating a slowdown in job gains and a slight increase in the unemployment rate, while inflation remains elevated [4] Group 2 - The Summary of Economic Projections indicated a median forecast for two additional quarter-point cuts this year, with a close margin of 10-9 [4] - The projections also showed expectations for higher GDP and core PCE inflation for the next year compared to previous forecasts, alongside a lower unemployment rate [5] - Fed Chairman Powell described the rate cut as a "risk-management cut," suggesting a cautious approach moving forward [6] Group 3 - Market reactions included a selloff in stocks and bonds following Powell's press conference, with the S&P 500 ending down 0.1% and the Nasdaq Composite down 0.3% [8] - The 10-year Treasury yield briefly fell below 4% but ended at 4.07%, while the 2-year yield rose to 3.55% [9] - Following the rate cut, a strategist identified six stocks as potential buys, including Alexander & Baldwin, Heritage Insurance, and Merck [9]

Well, a quarter point cut was the vote of 11 of the 12 voters. The loan to center was brand new Fed Governor Steve Myin. He wanted a half point.That's not as much as our next guest. Joining me now is David Zervos. He's chief market strategist at Jeffre and the CNBC contributor.He's been saying they should have cut 75 basis points at today's meeting. Has a met with the Trump administration about the Fed chair nomination. David, good to see you.So, I'm I'm trying to figure out how far off from the range are y ...