Wall Street kicked off the new week on a flat note after the worst weekly slump for tech stocks since April, as investors remained cautious ahead of a flood of economic data following the end of the government shutdown and NVIDIA Corp. (NASD
The financial world found itself grappling with unprecedented uncertainty as a looming government shutdown in October cast a long shadow over the release of critical economic indicators, most notably the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. This crucial inflation gauge, typically published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (BLS), was
The venerable independence of the Federal Reserve, a cornerstone of U.S. economic stability, is currently facing an unprecedented challenge, ignited by intense political pressure on Governor Lisa Cook. As of November 12, 2025, the situation has escalated into a high-stakes legal battle, casting a long shadow of uncertainty over
Tech stocks edged higher Friday, rebounding from Thursday's 1.5% drop in the Nasdaq 100 as upbeat earnings from mega-cap giants kept the rally momentum alive.
The Federal Reserve, in a closely watched move on October 29, 2025, lowered its benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points, bringing the new target range to 3.75% to 4%. This marks the second such reduction this year, a decision Fed officials have characterized as "insurance" against a
The Federal Reserve, on October 29, 2025, delivered its second interest rate cut of the year, reducing its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00%. This widely anticipated move signals a decisive pivot by the central bank, which is increasingly concerned
