MARKET PARTICIPANTS have a burning question for the Federal Reserve: How high will policy makers hike interest rates before pausing for a breather?
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History Says The Market Sell-off isn’t Over And This Drop Will be ‘Sharper Than The First’
Stocks could see another swoosh before the market is able to build on, or even hold, this week’s gains.
Goldman Can’t Rule Out U.S. Naming China a Currency Manipulator
Though China doesn’t meet the three official criteria, the Treasury Department could still accuse the Asian nation if it found that China was manipulating the yuan for trade purposes, Goldman notes. While not the bank’s base case, given that currency matters have played a “central role” in the U.S.-China trade standoff, a formal declaration isn’t unfathomable.
Nikki Haley Resigns as US Aambassador to United Nations – Breaking News
United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley will leave at the end of the year, the latest departure from President Donald Trump’s national security circle.
Job Growth Slumps in September, But the Unemployment Rate Hits the Lowest Level Since 1969
Job creation for September fell to its lowest level in a year though the unemployment rate dropped to a point not seen in nearly 50 years, according to Labor Department figures released Friday.
Fed Raises Key Rate to Range of 2% to 2.25%, Keeps Forecast for 4 Hikes in 2018
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it sees the federal funds rate at 2.4 percent by the end of 2018, unchanged from its June forecast.
Donald J. Trump Tweet – Jobless Claims fell to their lowest level in 49 years!
Donald J. Trump Tweet – Jobless Claims fell to their lowest level in 49 years!
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, hitting near a 49-year low in a sign the job market remains strong.