Elephant in the Room: Why Nobody Talks About Ballooning Federal Deficits
The presidential race will mesmerize Americans over the next 11 months. The country hasn’t been this .....»»
Asian shares climb on Trump trade deal comments
Asian shares rose on Wednesday as upbeat signals from Sino-U.S. trade talks fanned hopes of an easing of tariff hostilities, while expectations the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates low supported sentiment......»»
Market Snapshot: Stocks edge higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq look to set 10th record close of November
U.S. stocks are struggling for direction Tuesday after another round of record closes for Wall Street, with investors focused on U.S.-China trade talks and an upbeat assessment of the economy from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell......»»
Market Snapshot: Stocks edge higher, S&P 500 Nasdaq look to set 10th record close of November
U.S. stocks are struggling for direction Tuesday after another round of record closes for Wall Street, with investors focused on U.S.-China trade talks and an upbeat assessment of the economy from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell......»»
Market Snapshot: Dow futures flat after another round of stock-market records
Stock-index futures struggle for direction Tuesday after another round of record closes for Wall Street, with investors focused on U.S.-China trade talks and an upbeat assessment of the economy from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell......»»
The ballooning federal deficit reveals a big shift in the way politicians think about adding to the national debt
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The federal deficit used to expand as the whole of the US economy was getting worse and shrink as the economy grew stronger, but that's no longer the case. Despite the relatively stron.....»»
Jerome Powell urges Congress to tackle budget deficits
Federal Reserve Chairman J.....»»
Stocks slip amid concerns about trade and interest rates
Stocks slipped Wednesday as traders assessed mixed news around U.S.-China trade talks along with testimony from the highest-ranking Federal Reserve official......»»
Stocks slip amid concerns about trade and interest rates
Stocks slipped Wednesday as traders assessed mixed news around U.S.-China trade talks along with testimony from the highest-ranking Federal Reserve official......»»
No talks have taken place on ousting Fed"s Powell: White House adviser
A White House official said on Friday no discussions have taken place about ousting U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell after President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in him and criticized the central bank's latest interest rate cut......»»
Asia shares touch three-month top, cautious on Fed
Asian shares crept to a three-month peak on Tuesday after Wall Street hit all-time highs amid hopes of progress in Sino-U.S. trade talks and for another dose of policy stimulus from the Federal Reserve this week......»»
Asia shares edge higher, eyes turn to Fed
Asian shares rose to a three-month peak on Tuesday after Wall Street hit all-time highs amid hopes of progress in Sino-U.S. trade talks and for another dose of policy stimulus from the Federal Reserve this week......»»
Banks in talks over taking Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac private
New York will prohibit non-profits from backing or fighting political candidates even if existing federal restrictions are weakened. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he signed such a law... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Bond Report: Treasury yields come off lows as investors take down key debt auction
U.S. Treasury yields come off their lows as bond traders made room for the fresh influx of debt supply ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week, where an interest-rate cut is widely expected......»»
The MarketWatch Q&A: NBA analyst Stan Van Gundy on how the league has changed: ‘No one called themselves a brand’ in the 90s
The former NBA coach talks with MarketWatch about the upcoming season, and why a room without a TV is ‘useless.’.....»»
The MarketWatch Q&A: Stan Van Gundy says these NBA teams are best at ‘Moneyball’ — and that he used to beat his brother Jeff at one-on-one
The NBA commentator and former coach talks with MarketWatch about how the league has changed since the 1990s, and why a room without a TV is ‘useless.’.....»»
Opioid settlement talks broaden ahead of 1st federal trial
Efforts to settle thousands of lawsuits related to the nation's opioid epidemic intensified Wednesday ahe.....»»
GM near agreement with UAW, Barra in room with union for talks, Bloomberg says
See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»
Weak U.S. producer inflation bolsters case for Fed rate cut
U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in September, leading to the smallest annual increase in nearly three years, likely giving the Federal Reserve further room to cut interest rates for the third time this year in October......»»
Soft U.S. producer inflation supports case for Fed rate cut
U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in September, leading to the smallest annual increase in nearly three years, likely giving the Federal Reserve further room to cut interest rates for the third time this year in October......»»
Producer prices unexpectedly sink
U.S. wholesale prices unexpectedly fell in September. As Fred Katayama reports, that could give the Federal Reserve room to cut interest rates again later this month......»»