Fed

Banking

2024: The Year the Rates Were Cut

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The Fed’s September rate cut turbo-charged the stock market, but can the market keep up its bull run for 2025?

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Indicators

Inflation Report Will Test Fed’s Plans and Bull Market’s Steam

The market’s sunny optimism, set against wintry December, will face a Game of Thrones-like test this Wednesday: an inflation report is coming.

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Advisor Upside

How ETFs Can Help When Rates Are Going Up or Down

Advisors know exchange-traded funds as a way to invest in broad market indexes, but they are great for bond management, too.

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Economics

The Fed Cut Interest Rates Exactly as Planned. But What’s Next?

The US Federal Reserve continued its interest rate deescalation with a 25 basis point cut — exactly in line with consensus expectations.

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Economics

The Fed Finally Delivers on Promise to Slash Interest Rates

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The Federal Reserve finally slashed interest rates, delivering a half-point cut — the high end of consensus expectations.

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Markets

Stock Buybacks are the Ultimate Gift for Companies in Record Year

This month marks the end of what Goldman Sachs estimates will be a record year for stock buybacks, with a volume of roughly $930 billion.

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Industries

CEO Departures Have Reached a Record High with Almost 2,000

In the first 11 months of the year, 1,991 CEOs have announced their departures, up 16% compared to the same timeframe last year.

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Economics

Wall Street’s New Year’s Resolution: Launch More IPOs

No matter how you cast your ballot in the presidential election last month, recent history suggests your vote counts for IPOs.

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