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Markets Surge as Fed Poised to Cut Rates Next Week
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Markets Surge as Fed Poised to Cut Rates Next Week

Wall Street closed at new all-time highs Thursday, driven by growing confidence that the Federal Reserve will deliver its first rate cut of the year next week.

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Markets Climb on Cooler Inflation and AI Optimism Ahead of CPI Data
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Markets Climb on Cooler Inflation and AI Optimism Ahead of CPI Data

Stocks pushed to new all-time highs Wednesday as a surprise drop in producer prices boosted expectations for a September Fed rate cut, with tech leading gains thanks to Oracle’s blowout earnings.

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Markets Edge Higher Ahead of Inflation Data, Despite Labor Concerns and Rising Yields
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Markets Edge Higher Ahead of Inflation Data, Despite Labor Concerns and Rising Yields

U.S. equities extended gains to fresh record highs on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbing modestly amid growing expectations for a Fed rate cut next week.

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Turning Volatility Into Opportunity: How to Prepare During a September Market Correction
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Turning Volatility Into Opportunity: How to Prepare During a September Market Correction

Market corrections—usually defined as a decline of 10% or more in major stock indexes—are a normal aspect of investing.

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Markets Climb as Fed Cut Bets Solidify Amid Soft Data
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Markets Climb as Fed Cut Bets Solidify Amid Soft Data

Markets resumed their upward march Monday, with major U.S. indexes closing near record highs.

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Staying Steady in Stormy Markets: Practical Risk Management and Stress-Testing for Volatile Times
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Staying Steady in Stormy Markets: Practical Risk Management and Stress-Testing for Volatile Times

Market ups and downs are a normal part of investing. While they can be unsettling, the right risk management strategies can help you keep your portfolio steady through unpredictable times.

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Markets React to Weak Jobs Data with Rate Cut Bets, Stocks Slip, Bonds Rally
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Markets React to Weak Jobs Data with Rate Cut Bets, Stocks Slip, Bonds Rally

Markets reversed early gains Friday as a significantly weaker-than-expected jobs report reignited concerns about economic slowing.

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Be the Sharpest Dressed at Live at the Garden—ZZ Top Rocks Memphis Tomorrow Night!
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Be the Sharpest Dressed at Live at the Garden—ZZ Top Rocks Memphis Tomorrow Night!

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August 2025 Jobs Report: Slowing Employment Growth Raises Concerns for Consumers and Markets
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August 2025 Jobs Report: Slowing Employment Growth Raises Concerns for Consumers and Markets

The August 2025 U.S. jobs report paints a picture of a labor market in flux, with ongoing challenges but also hints of resilience.

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Markets Rally to Record as Jobs Slowdown Fuels Rate Cut Hopes
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Markets Rally to Record as Jobs Slowdown Fuels Rate Cut Hopes

Markets surged Thursday, with the S&P 500 hitting a fresh all-time high ahead of Friday’s pivotal jobs report.

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Markets Rebound as Weak Labor Data Reinforces Fed Cut Expectations
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Markets Rebound as Weak Labor Data Reinforces Fed Cut Expectations

Stocks and bonds moved higher Wednesday as soft labor market data raised confidence that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September.

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Slower Economic Growth: What It Means for Investors in 2025
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Slower Economic Growth: What It Means for Investors in 2025

Recent economic forecasts suggest slower growth ahead for both the United States and the global economy in 2025.

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