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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq mixed as Fed holds rates, Powell says 'no decisions' on September
Investors braced for the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision and earnings from tech giants Microsoft and Meta.
US economy grew at 3% rate in second quarter
Investors are preparing for a crucial day of US economic data, with second-quarter GDP figures set to be followed by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The GDP figures are due out at 8.30am ...
U.S. Economy Slowed in First Half of 2025 as Tariffs Scrambled Data
Gross domestic product rebounded in the spring after contracting at the start of the year, but consumer spending remained ...
Stocks and bonds are behaving like the US economy is recession-proof
Markets are acting as if the US will stave off a recession forever, with stock and bond investors showing unprecedented ...
Weakening ‘core’ GDP shows impact of tariffs on US economy
Looking under the hood, the deceleration appeared to be driven by investment activity, another sign that tariff-driven uncertainty is weighing on the US economy. Fixed investment increased at a weak 0 ...
US Fed Meeting: 5 key factors that will shape FOMC policy decision
Markets anticipate a status quo on interest rates from the US Federal Reserve. Chair Jerome Powell's comments may signal potential rate cuts by September amidst uncertainties surrounding economic ...
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4 signs the economy is in worse shape than we thought - MSN
The job market is tough, real GDP dropped more than initially thought, and consumer spending fell. These warning signs don't mean a recession is necessarily coming, although there is a risk.
Fed meeting in focus: No rate cut, but Powell’s words may signal what’s next
The central bank is expected to keep rates steady amid sticky inflation, softening growth, and global uncertainty.
Pop goes the deficit: The warning signs are all there
The current budget allocates $4.43 trillion or 63 percent to mandatory programs — largely social security and health care.