Federal Reserve
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
Fed Rate Cut
Wall Street experienced a significant downturn as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a sobering message, casting considerable doubt on the certainty of a December interest rate cut. This unexpected caution from the Fed's top official sent ripples through global financial markets, with major indices sinking, the US
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve, at its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on October 29, 2025, delivered a widely anticipated 25 basis point (0.25%) cut to the federal funds rate, bringing the target range down to 3.75%–4.00%. This marks the second such reduction this year, following a
Inflation
As October 2025 draws to a close, the financial markets are intently focused on the Federal Reserve's delicate balancing act: taming persistent inflation while supporting a softening labor market. Recent economic data, though partially obscured by an ongoing government shutdown, paints a picture of moderating, albeit still elevated,
Federal Reserve
As October 29, 2025, dawns, financial markets across the globe are fixated on a singular event: the Federal Reserve's imminent announcement regarding its benchmark interest rate. The air is thick with anticipation, largely fueled by a near-unanimous expectation that the central bank will deliver a 25-basis-point rate cut,
Federal Reserve
As October 2025 draws to a close, the financial markets are abuzz with the Federal Reserve's latest move to ease monetary policy. Following a 25-basis-point reduction in September, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is widely anticipated to announce another quarter-point cut today, bringing the benchmark federal funds
New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand – October 29, 2025 – New Zealand's economic landscape in October 2025 is navigating a complex and volatile global commodity market, where soaring meat prices offer a significant buffer against sliding dairy values and a broader decline in overall commodity forecasts. This mixed bag of international price
Federal Reserve
As of October 29, 2025, the global financial landscape is experiencing a significant churn, driven by the Federal Reserve's ongoing monetary easing policies and the evolving dynamics of international trade talks. These twin forces are sending ripples through commodity markets, particularly impacting the prices of oil and gold,
Federal Reserve
As the Federal Reserve approaches its highly anticipated October 28-29, 2025, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, financial markets are on tenterhooks, meticulously dissecting a complex tapestry of economic indicators. Investors are scrutinizing every data point, from stubborn inflation figures to a visibly softening labor market and mixed signals from
Market Volatility
As late 2025 unfolds, the global stock market presents a fascinating paradox: major U.S. indices, including the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE: ^DJI), and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ: ^IXIC), have consistently reached unprecedented all-time highs, extending a robust bull market. This impressive rally has been fueled
Global Economy
The global economic landscape as of late October 2025 presents a nuanced picture of moderate growth, persistent inflation, and evolving geopolitical dynamics. While the US stock market has surged to unprecedented highs, primarily fueled by a booming artificial intelligence (AI) sector and robust corporate earnings, it remains intricately linked to
Federal Reserve
Wall Street, poised on the precipice of anticipation, breathed a collective sigh of relief and then erupted in optimism as the Federal Reserve, on October 29, 2025, concluded its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting by delivering a widely anticipated 25 basis point interest rate cut. This pivotal decision marks