Read more about the article An October Fed rate cut is all but certain; December will be the key month to watch. By Noko David.
Recent remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell were interpreted as signaling a rate cut in October. © Hannah Beier/Bloomberg

An October Fed rate cut is all but certain; December will be the key month to watch. By Noko David.

Financial markets are bracing for a nearly certain rate cut by the Federal Reserve at next week’s meeting, as the central bank continues its pivot toward supporting the job market…

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Read more about the article Trump authorizes more student-loan forgiveness claims to protect borrowers from big tax bills. Noko David
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Trump authorizes more student-loan forgiveness claims to protect borrowers from big tax bills. Noko David

In a major development for student borrowers, President Donald Trump’s Department of Education has reached an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers to process additional student-loan forgiveness claims —…

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This may spell volatility for the financial sector and the stock market. By Noko David.

A new wave of retail investor optimism could actually spell trouble for the financial markets. Analysts are warning that last week’s aggressive buying spree, following a sharp sell-off on Wall…

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Read more about the article Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns investors about a potential market crash. By Noko David
Jamie Dimon, CEO and Chairman of JPMorgan Chase.

Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns investors about a potential market crash. By Noko David

Today, we start with a serious warning from one of the most prominent figures of Wall Street. Jamie Dimon, CEO and Chairman of JPMorgan Chase, has sounded the alarm about…

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Read more about the article German chancellor Merz pushes for Europe to establish Stock Market Competitor to US and Asia. By Noko David
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German chancellor Merz pushes for Europe to establish Stock Market Competitor to US and Asia. By Noko David

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is calling for a pan-European stock exchange — a bold move he says is necessary to help European companies compete with giants in the U.S. and…

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Read more about the article Recession worries grow as Fed signals additional rate cuts amid slowing job growth. By Noko David.
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Recession worries grow as Fed signals additional rate cuts amid slowing job growth. By Noko David.

Growing recession concerns are rippling through the U.S. economy after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that more interest rate cuts may be coming — a move meant to cushion…

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Read more about the article The federal shutdown will likely ensure more Federal Reserve rate cuts. By Noko David.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee at the Federal Reserve on September 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.

The federal shutdown will likely ensure more Federal Reserve rate cuts. By Noko David.

The federal shutdown in Washington is fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve will move ahead with further interest rate cuts. Markets are now betting with near certainty on a reduction…

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Read more about the article U.S. Consumer Inflation Accelerates weekly Jobless Claims Near Four-Year Peak. By Noko David
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U.S. Consumer Inflation Accelerates weekly Jobless Claims Near Four-Year Peak. By Noko David

U.S. consumer prices surged in August, posting the largest increase in seven months, driven by higher costs for housing, food, and travel. The Labor Department reported that the Consumer Price…

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Read more about the article Fed Governor Michelle Bowman advocates for three rate cuts in 2025. By Noko David
Michelle Bowman, vice chair for supervision at the US Federal Reserve, left, and Chair Jerome Powell.Photographer: Bloomberg/Bloomberg

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman advocates for three rate cuts in 2025. By Noko David

We begin with a rare public dissent inside the Federal Reserve, one that could shape U.S. interest rate policy for the rest of the year. Federal Reserve Governor Michelle “Miki” Bowman…

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Read more about the article Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady despite Trump pressure for cuts. By Noko David.
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady despite Trump pressure for cuts. By Noko David.

We begin with breaking developments from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Despite mounting political pressure from former President Donald Trump, the Fed is holding its ground, quite literally by keeping interest…

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