This year, there has been much debate over how fast the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates to stabilize the jobs market, given inflation has been trending higher. So far, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has taken a mostly wait-and-see approach to interest rates, only reducing them by a quarter percent once, in September. Most expect a second cut when the Fed meets again on Oct. 29, but what happens after that is a bit murkier. If more cuts are to follow, it will depend on how two important, often compe ...

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve's anticipated policy of lowering interest rates presents challenges for the non-bank sector involved in venture lending to companies [1] - The risks associated with this monetary policy are considered to be relatively low, particularly for financially solid companies [1]

Core Viewpoint - Gold prices are experiencing a decline in early trading due to easing geopolitical risks from a Gaza deal between Israel and Hamas, yet they remain near record highs [1]. Group 1: Price Movements - Futures in New York decreased by 0.5% to $4,051.40 per troy ounce after reaching an all-time high in the previous session [2]. - The precious metal continues to trade above the $4,000 mark as investors seek safety amid increasing economic and political uncertainty [2]. Group 2: Investor Sentiment - Concerns regarding the U.S. economy and the potential government shutdown are driving heightened investor demand for gold [2]. - Strong inflows into ETFs and expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve are also contributing to the support of gold prices [3]. Group 3: Market Outlook - Major Wall Street banks indicate that gold has potential for further price increases [3].

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index declined to a reading of 52.7, moving into the "Neutral" zone from a previous reading of 56.7 [6] - U.S. stocks closed lower, with the Nasdaq Composite dropping over 150 points and the S&P 500 ending a seven-day winning streak [1][4] Company Performance - Oracle Corp. shares fell by 2.5% due to reported financial struggles related to renting Nvidia chips [2] - Advanced Micro Devices Inc. saw a continued rally, increasing by 3.8% after a significant 23.7% surge following a deal with OpenAI, with price targets raised by Bank of America and Goldman Sachs to $250 and $210 respectively [2] Economic Indicators - Despite the U.S. government shutdown causing a blackout in economic data, market expectations remain high for a 25-basis-point interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve's meeting on October 30, with a 95% probability priced in [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors in the S&P 500 closed negatively, with industrials, consumer discretionary, and communication services experiencing the largest losses, while consumer staples and utilities stocks closed higher [4]

Government funding expires at midnight on Tuesday in Washington (0400 GMT) unless Republicans and Democrats agree to a last-minute interim deal. The dollar index, which gauges the currency against six counterparts including the euro and yen, stood at 97.869 as of 0003 GMT, and fell as low as 97.633 overnight for the first time since last Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump warned The U.S. Labor and Commerce departments said their statistics agencies would halt data releases in the event of a partial sh ...

TRENDING: Robinhood Leads 7 Top S&P 500 Stocks In 2025 The biggest unknown about Friday's jobs report isn't whether the unemployment rate will rise or fall. It's whether the Labor Department will actually deliver a jobs report on Friday. The odds aren't looking great, with a 68% chance of a government shutdown when the new fiscal year begins on Oct. 1, according to the Polymarket prediction market. A government shutdown could deprive the Federal Reserve of key data on job growth and inflation at a time as i ...

Spencer Platt / Getty Images) Consumer prices have been climbing, and more evidence of that could reduce the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates. Key Takeaways A key inflation report due Friday has gained new significance after a string of economic data shifted the outlook for a Fed rate cut. Several reports showed the economy is stronger than experts thought amid tariff pressures, potentially reducing the urgency for the Fed to cut rates. A hotter-than-expected i ...

By Sinéad Carew and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -MSCI's global equities gauge fell on Wednesday while the dollar rose and gold prices dipped, as investors digested cautious comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about when the central bank might next cut U.S. interest rates. In his first remarks since the Fed meeting ended with a rate cut last week, Powell on Tuesday underlined the need for policymakers to balance the competing risks of high inflation and a weaker jobs market in th ...

The entire crypto market got off to a difficult start to the week.Since yesterday afternoon, the price of XRP (XRP -4.08%) has traded nearly 4.4% lower, as of 10:09 a.m. ET today for no obvious reason. However, the broader crypto market slumped as investors digested the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut last week and tried to see what could be coming next.Taking a breatherAt first glance, one would think that crypto would have kept steamrolling higher today. The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for ...

Core Viewpoint - Opendoor Technologies, Inc. is planning to expand its operations across the U.S., which has led to a significant increase in its stock price [1][2]. Group 1: Expansion Plans - Opendoor intends to offer services such as cash home purchases and enhanced "Cash Plus" selling options throughout the U.S. in the coming weeks, although specific details are not provided [2]. - The stock price has been positively influenced by the announcement of expansion plans, new leadership, and investor optimism regarding a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut [3]. Group 2: Stock Performance - Opendoor's stock price increased by 14% on the day of the announcement, and shares have risen over 750% in the past six months [6]. Group 3: Investor Relations - The company emphasized its commitment to direct communication with retail investors through its website and social media, moving away from external PR agencies [4][5]. - CEO Kaz Nejatian confirmed that the company's social media accounts will be used for official communications to enhance trust and clarity with investors [5].