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U.S. stocks turn lower, yields tick higher after Fed rate decision
U.S. stocks turn lower, yields tick higher after Fed rate decision
Here’s how the stock market has handled Fed decision days under Jerome Powell
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will take the podium at the Eccles Building Wednesday afternoon for his 39th “Fed Day” since becoming the world’s most influential central banker back in Read more
U.S. stocks open modestly lower as investors await Fed decision
U.S. stocks opened modestly lower on Wednesday as investors digested stronger-than-expected private payrolls data while waiting to hear from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The S&P 500 SPX, -0.50% opened Read more
Gold prices climb as investors await Fed decision
Gold prices traded higher early Wednesday as investors waited to hear from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Price action December gold futures GCZ22, +0.52% rose $9.10, or 0.6%, to $1,658 Read more
The best play on the Fed decision may be a nonplay, this industry veteran says
It’s go-time for the Fed, which is expected to deliver a fourth straight jumbo hike, though obviously bigger questions hang over December onward plans. Wall Street is understandably on the Read more
The best way to play the Fed decision is do absolutely nothing, this industry veteran says
It’s go-time for the Fed, which is expected to deliver a fourth straight jumbo hike, though obviously bigger questions hang over December onward plans. Wall Street is understandably on the Read more
Benchmark U.S. Treasury yields stalled as traders await Fed decision
U.S. benchmark bond yields were little changed on Wednesday as traders kept their powder dry ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision later in the session. What’s happening The Read more
Stocks post back-to-back losses Tuesday ahead of Fed decision on interest rates
U.S. stocks finished lower Tuesday for a second straight session, with risk appetite waning a day before the conclusion of a two-day Federal Reserve meeting that is expected to produce Read more
Treasury yields move lower as Fed decision looms
Bond yields fell on Tuesday as traders increased fixed income exposure ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy announcement. What’s happening The yield on the 2-year Treasury TMUBMUSD02Y, 4.441% slipped 6.6 Read more