Stocks are euphoric after the Fed hinted it could cut rates within weeks —and analysts are freaking out
"We can't believe we are talking about a rate cut as soon as July, as the economy is NOT in a recession," said one analyst.
Stock traders are holding tight in case the Fed 'spoils the party'
Stock markets are mostly flat before the Fed meets. Traders may "need to buckle up tightly and prepare for a potentially wild ride," said an analyst.
Global stocks are surging after Trump cancels Mexico tariffs
Asian and European equities and US futures rose after the US nixed plans to slap tariffs on Mexico and weak jobs data fueled hopes of rate cuts.
Trump's potential Federal Reserve nominee wants a 0% inflation target
Potential Federal Reserve nominee Judy Shelton said she would be in favor of an inflation target of 0%.
Global stocks are rallying as traders see Fed comments as 'central banks to the rescue'
Asian and European stocks and US futures climbed on Wednesday after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell hinted a rate cut could be coming.
Trump Mexico tariffs might mean Fed will cut rates sooner
Trump announced that he will impose tariffs on all Mexican imports, pushing expectations that the Fed will cut rates higher.
Companies are stockpiling debt for all the wrong reasons
Corporate debt is the concern du jour on Wall Street. But how companies are using the debt may be an overlooked problem for the economy.
Trump's potential Fed pick is a critic of the central bank and supports near-zero interest rates
Former Trump campaign adviser Judy Shelton has emerged as a potential nominee to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Trump administration source pours cold water on Derek Kan being considered for the Fed board
Department of Transportation Undersecretary Derek Kan is not being seriously considered for a spot on the Federal Reserve board, according to a White House source familiar with the nomination process.
Banks are starting to crack down on who gets to have a card
The US credit-card party has roared back to full throttle, thanks in part to millennials. But banks are tightening up who they'll let open accounts.
Stock market forecast: Why a 10% plunge is coming by the end of 2019
The Fed's rate hikes are about to slam the stock market with a lag, according to Francis Trahan, the new chief US equity strategist at UBS.
Federal Reserve warns on risky corporate debt
A rapid rise in levels of risky corporate debt has emerged as a top vulnerability in the world's largest economy.
Why everyone's so hung up on the recession red flag called 'the yield curve'
When 'the yield curve' inverts in the bond market, recessions typically follow.
As investors worry about a recession on the horizon, a record 7 million Americans have stopped paying their car loans. Here's why.
Why are auto-loan defaults surging, and does it pose a broader economic threat？
A $1.6 trillion credit market could batter the global economy. And you will take the hit if it implodes, not Wall Street.
Leveraged loans have caught a lot of heat in recent months as a potential cause of the next recession and indeed broader financial doom but what are they？
Behind America's puzzling pileup of auto delinquencies — and the pain revealed by the millions left behind by the US economic recovery
Why are auto-loan defaults surging, and does it pose a broader economic threat？
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says Trump can't fire him despite months of attacks
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told CBS' "60 Minutes" that President Donald Trump cannot fire him according to the law.
