WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation's labor market. The move is the Fed’s first cut since December and lowered its short-term rate to about 4.1%, down from 4.3%. Fed officials, led by Chair Jerome Powell, had kept their rate unchanged this year as they evaluated the impact of tariffs, tighter immigration enforcement, and other Trump ...

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.08%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25) are up +0.07%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25) are up +0.06%. Stock indexes are mostly higher today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new all-time highs.  Strength in technology stocks is supporting gains in the broader market, led by a rally in semiconductor stocks.  Also, expectations t ...

Thomas Pugh, chief economist at RSM UK, said: “With pay growth only slowing gradually, another rate cut on Thursday seems out of the question and further rate cuts this year look doubtful.”It is also expected that the figures will force the Bank of England to keep interest rates on hold again this year.Economists expect the Chancellor will have to raise taxes in her Budget on November 26 as she seeks to fill another black hole in the public finances.Average regular earnings excluding bonuses rose by 4.8pc i ...

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In other Fed news, a federal appeals court ruled on Monday that Fed Governor Lisa Cook can continue serving at the central bank while her legal case proceeds, upholding a lower court’s decision. Also, President Trump’s economic adviser Stephen Miran is set to join the Fed’s board after the Senate confirmed him to the post on Monday night.“Now the discussion will turn to how aggressively the Fed will act. The Fed may remind everyone that it may be focused on jobs now, but it hasn’t forgotten about the other ...

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These factors could lead to a rising stock price sooner rather than later.Realty Income (O -0.32%) has stood out for its business model. The real estate investment trust (REIT) specializes in single-tenant, net-leased properties. This means the tenant assumes responsibility for maintenance, insurance, and property taxes, providing the company with steady revenue streams.It leases such properties to some of the country's best-known companies, helping to bolster its nearly 99% occupancy rate on approximately ...

The expected interest rate cuts this month may provide relief for real estate investment trusts (REITs) after a turbulent few years for the sector. For context, the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates sharply in 2022 and 2023.And while the US central bank started cutting rates in late 2024, interest rates have remained unchanged for 2025 so far. That’s about to change. Singapore REITs stand to benefit from lower interest rates as financing costs will ease and yield spreads widen against government bonds ...