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Fed expected to cut rates for first time in 2025 amid Trump pressure
Fed policymakers expected to cut benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points amid labor market weakness and inflation rising further above the central bank's 2% target.
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Federal Reserve officials have spent months weighing competing arguments for and against interest-rate cuts. This week, they're ready to take a side.
Consequential debates over the path ahead on rates are being upstaged by political theater, including a legal fight over Fed independence and a ‘beauty contest' succession drama.
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Record Number of Fund Managers Say Stocks Are Overvalued, Survey Find
The net share of fund managers who say they are overweight stocks doubles from August, according to Bank of America's monthly poll.
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US to consider new national security tariffs on auto parts
The U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday it will consider industry requests to impose tariffs on additional imported auto parts in the coming weeks on national security grounds.
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Dow Falls Over 100 Points; US Retail Sales Top Estimates
U.S. stocks traded mostly lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 100 points on Tuesday.
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July business inventories comes in as expected while September homebuilder sentiment stays negative
CNBC's Rick Santelli and Diana Olick report on the latest economic data to cross the tape.
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5 Clear Signs The U.S. Is Likely Heading Into Recession Next Year
Equities continue to hit all-time highs despite a faltering jobs market and a struggling housing sector. FOMO, enthusiasm around the AI Revolution, and coming cuts in the Fed Funds rate are powering stocks higher.
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President Trump: Stephen Miran is now 'on' the Federal Reserve
President Trump speaks to reporters ahead of a visit to the United Kingdom.
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US Industrial production posts a modest rebound of 0.1% as autos and mining offset utility weakness
US industrial production eked out a 0.1% gain in August after falling 0.4% in July, the Federal Reserve reported on Tuesday. The modest rise reflected a recovery in manufacturing and mining activity, though weakness in utilities limited overall growth.
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Builders ramp up price cuts on new homes to five-year high. They're hoping a rate cut will rescue them.
Home builders are looking forward to a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, the National Association of Home Builders said.
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US Retail Sales Rise for Third Month in a Row
US retail sales rose again in August and beat Wall Street estimates. It's the third month of gains in a row.
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Import Prices Rose Unexpectedly in August
Import prices were 0.3% higher on month in August, U.S. data showed, in contrast to economists' expectations for a 0.2% decline.
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August industrial production beats estimates up 0.1%
CNBC's Rick Santelli reports on the latest economic data to cross the tape.
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Bessent: Trump's push to scrap quarterly company reports will be a win for investors
President Donald Trump had mooted moving to semiannual company reports to allow CEOs to make better long-term decisions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move would cut costs for firms without harming investors.
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FOMC Meeting Begins, TikTok Takes Over Trade Talks, Retail Sales Beat
There's a lot to watch on Tuesday's session, including the start of the FOMC's interest rate meeting. Kevin Hincks talks investors through everything they need to know ahead of Wednesday's decision, including the people who are set to vote on rates.
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Senate confirms Stephen Miran as Fed governor, US and China agree upon framework for TikTok deal
Morning Brief: Market Sunrise anchor Ramzan Karmali breaks down the latest international financial news for September 16, 2025. The US Senate has confirmed President Trump's pick, Stephen Miran, as a Federal Reserve governor ahead of September's FOMC meeting, where the Fed is expected to cut rates.
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Trump pick Stephen Miran confirmed as Fed governor as court blocks attempt to remove Lisa Cook
The US Senate has narrowly confirmed Stephen Miran, a senior economic adviser to President Donald Trump, to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on Monday, just one day before policymakers convene for a closely watched meeting on interest rates. Miran was confirmed in a 48-47 vote that largely followed party lines.
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A Fed Divided, But It May Not Matter
The S&P 500 continues to hit record highs, fueled by expectations of a Fed rate cut and optimism over potential progress in U.S.-China trade talks. Chairman Powell is expected to maintain a cautious, data-dependent stance, resisting pressure for aggressive rate cuts and emphasizing Fed independence.
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We feel very good about the credit markets, says Goldman Sachs' Christina Minnis
Christina Minnis, Goldman Sachs global head of credit and asset finance, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, latest market trends, state of the credit markets, and more.
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US retail sales surge 0.6% in August, beating forecasts
US retail sales grew more strongly than expected in August, underscoring the resilience of consumer spending even as broader economic conditions showed signs of weakness. The Census Bureau reported Tuesday that retail sales rose 0.6% from July, well above the 0.2% gain economists had projected.
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