The door to more rate cuts could open further soon, according to a Federal Reserve Bank president, but only if economic indicators remain sustainable on their current trajectories. "There was a lot to like in this [consumer price index] report, for sure," Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said in an interview on "The Claman Countdown" Thursday."If we keep getting reports like this — I realize it's just one month, and you never want to hinge too much on a single month — but that was a ...

Key Points Any further interest rate cuts could give Bitcoin's value a boost. Some analysts estimate the crypto could reach $170,000 next year. More investments from institutional firms and local governments could lift the leading digital token higher. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) has tumbled about 19% during the past year, leading some investors to wonder where the world's top cryptocurrency is headed in 2026. Is the recent plunge a sign of things to come, or is ...

Benchmark indices opened on a positive note on Friday, with the Sensex rising 468.44 points or 0.55 per cent to 84,950.25 and the Nifty gaining 133.90 points or 0.52 per cent to 25,949.45 in early trade, tracking firm global cues after lower-than-expected US inflation data reinforced expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Sensex had closed at 84,481.81 in the previous session, while the Nifty closed at 25,815.55. Both indices opened higher today at 84,756.79 and 25,911.50 res ...

It has been a week since three Federal Reserve members bucked the group's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. Newly appointed Fed Governor Steven Myron, well, he voted for a jumbo cut. He wanted 50 basis points chopped off the interest rate.But Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid and Chicago Fed President Austin Goulsby both voted for a pause in rate cuts. Goulsby specifically noting he wanted more clarity on inflation data before another cut. Well, we just got it.The November consumer pric ...

The first fresh inflation reading since the government shutdown showed prices unexpectedly eased in November, though the report may not immediately change the Fed’s outlook because of potential distortions in the data. “This looks like positive news overall, but the lack of detail and the absence of data collection during the shutdown introduce a degree of skepticism that’s hard to ignore,” said Olu Sonola, head of US economic research for Fitch Ratings. “We’ll need to wait until next month for a clearer ...

Key Takeaways Barrick advances major gold and copper projects like Goldrush, Lumwana and Reko Diq.Agnico Eagle boosts growth with Odyssey, Detour Lake, Hope Bay and Upper Beaver.B stock is up 105.2% in the past six months, while AEM has gained 36.6% amid soaring gold prices.Barrick Mining Corporation (B) and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) are two leading players in the gold mining space with global operations and diversified portfolios. With gold prices continuing the bullish momentum, driven by geopoliti ...

You can find original article here WealthManagement. Subscribe to our free daily WealthManagement newsletters. (Bloomberg) -- Deals in the wealth management space surged in the third quarter and are expected to continue climbing in the new year. Mergers and acquisitions in the sector jumped 15% compared to the prior quarter, according to a report from PwC. Wealth management deals comprised the bulk of that increase, rising 27% in the period. Reduced financing costs due to the Federal Reserve’s rat ...

The dollar index (DXY00) today is up by +0.17%.  The dollar is moving higher today due to weakness in GBP/USD after UK November consumer prices rose less than expected.  Also, weakness in the yen today is positive for the dollar as Japanese fiscal concerns weigh on the yen.  The dollar fell back from its best level on dovish comments from Fed Governor Waller, who said the Fed can keep cutting rates as interest rates are still 50-100 bp above neutral. The dollar is also under pressure as the Fed boosts li ...

Key Takeaways Bond ETFs took about one-third of $1T in 2025 ETF flows as the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index gained 7.1%.Rate cuts totaling 175 bps since Sept 2024 left starting yields attractive, boosting appeal for bond ETFs.JBND gained 8% YTD, charges 25 bps, and holds a portfolio of high-quality U.S. investment-grade bonds.As we near the end of 2025, a quick look at the U.S. bond market’s performance this year shows a story of resilience and record-breaking activity. After a volatile start shaped by ...

Falling rates could boost REITs in 2026.Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are having a down year in 2025. The S&P U.S. REIT Index has declined by nearly 5% year-to-date. That continues the lackluster performance of the REIT sector in recent years. While the sector has performed poorly in the short term, data from The Motley Fool shows that REITs have outperformed stocks over the long term. Here's a look at whether REITs will be a smart investment in the new year. A look at what has been weighing on REIT ...