The financial markets are abuzz with a palpable sense of anticipation as the U.S. Federal Reserve appears to be charting a course far more dovish than the public pronouncements of Chair Jerome Powell might initially suggest. With an October 2025 meeting looming, market participants are not just expecting, but
The Federal Reserve is currently navigating a critical juncture in its monetary policy, actively steering the economy towards a more accommodative environment. After a period of aggressive rate hikes to combat inflation, the central bank has embarked on an easing cycle, signaling a strategic shift as it "inches closer to
Financial stocks sold off into a buying opportunity following a credit write-off reported by Zions Bancorporation. ZION analysts upgrade the stock afterward.
Jamie Dimon warns of hidden credit risks as stress builds in regional banks and private equity. Analysts turn to long-duration Treasuries and small-cap hedges as potential portfolio protection.
Wall Street shrugged off credit concerns that battered bank stocks on Wednesday, with large-cap indices posting slight gains by midday trading in New York, setting up for a positive weekly close.
The recent developments come amid broader concerns about the quality of bank loan portfolios and the potential for more borrowers to default or misrepresent collateral.
The investment firm also said the fund will now include overnight repurchase agreements and shorter-term U.S. Treasuries, while removing agency securities.
In an otherwise cautious session on Wall Street, gold and silver stole the spotlight once again, with both precious metals pushing to fresh record highs — gold touching $4,270 per ounce and silver climbing to $53.90.
The initiative will make S&P Global Ratings’ Stablecoin Stability Assessments available directly within decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols via Chainlink’s DataLink service.
According to Fiscal.ai data, Wall Street expects America’s largest bank to post earnings of $4.86 per share for the quarter ended Sept. 30, on revenue of $45.42 billion.
