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US jobs data cements Fed rate cut this month as debate turns to 2025 outlook
By Howard Schneider, Ann Saphir CHICAGO/PALO ALTO, California (Reuters) -Federal Reserve officials appear more likely to cut interest rates this month after data showed the U.S. labor market remained strong but continued to cool in November,
Fed Leans Toward A December Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee is most likely to cut interest rates again to 4.25% to 4.5% on December 18 according to fixed income markets.
Traders Step Up Bets on December Rate Cut After Jobs Data
Friday’s jobs data showing an uptick in the unemployment rate has caused traders to ramp up bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this month. Federal-funds futures recently showed a roughly 87% chance that the Fed will announce a rate cut on Dec.
S&P 500, Nasdaq gain after jobs data boosts December rate-cut bets
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit intraday record highs on Friday as traders increased bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut this month following robust November nonfarm payrolls data, while a drop in UnitedHealth shares weighed on the Dow.
Fed Likely To Cut Rates Again This Month As 2025 View Grows More Cloudy
The US Federal Reserve appears likely to lower benchmark interest rates again later this month, after cutting interest rates at its previous two meetings. CLick to read.
‘Big rebound’ in jobs growth in November likely sets Fed up for December rate cut
Friday’s U.S. employment report showed “strong” jobs growth in November, bouncing back from October while likely keeping the Federal Reserve on path to cut interest rates again this month, according to Janus Henderson Investors’s Adam Hetts.
November Jobs Report Shows Payrolls Rebound And Unemployment Rate Rise
The November jobs report revealed a rebound in payrolls. However, a rise in the unemployment rate and other data support future Fed interest rate cuts.
US job growth jumps back in November
The report signals a recovery in the jobs market after a bleak October, but not one that outpaces growth in the months prior. The number of jobs added to the economy beat economists’ expected count of 207,
A November Jobs Bounce Back, Unemployment Rate Rises, Yields Dip
The Fed is likely to cut rates by a quarter-point in December, with the upcoming CPI report and retail sales numbers being key indicators. Read what investors need to know.
Fed's Hammack says time to slow rate cuts may have arrived
In her first major policy speech, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Friday she’s keeping her ...
Hammack Says Fed ‘At or Near’ Point of Slowing Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said policymakers are “at or near” the point where the central bank ...
Stock market today: Indexes rise as rate-cut odds edge up after jobs report
US employers added more jobs than expected in November, bouncing back after October's dismal reading. Stocks rose and yields ...
Traders Maintain Rate-Cut Bets Despite Powell’s Hawkish Tone
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell might not be in a rush to cut interest rates but traders aren’t taking that as much of a ...
The Fed Cut Interest Rates. Here's Why This Excellent High-Dividend Stock Is a Buy.
A falling-interest-rate environment is generally a positive catalyst for the stock market. Having said that, there are some ...
Fed's Musalem Expects More Rate Cuts but Says Easing Path Is Less Clear
Financial markets expect the Fed to cut its policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point from the current 4.50%-4.75% range ...
Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.
With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could ...
Fed's Powell says Trump's plans for tariffs, immigration won't impact interest rate move
Fed chief Jerome Powell said President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats won't affect an interest rate decision this month.