Stocks Finish Firmly Higher After Fed Cuts Rates
The Dow carried its gains through the close, finishing up 497 points after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points for the third -- and final -- time this year.
Market Talk - Wednesday, Dec. 10
Crude Oil decreased 0.158 USD/BBL or -0.27% to 58.093.
The Business Cycle & The Markets
The increase in financial liquidity after the pandemic has weakened the traditional correlation between economic indicators and the business cycle.
Another Fed Cut, But There Is Growing Dissent
Looking at the forecasts, there is clearly a hawkish tilt. While two members voted for no change today, six members felt the "appropriate" rate should be 3.875% – not the 3.625% central range we are now at.
FX Today: Australian, U.S. Jobs Report Take Centre Stage
The US Dollar Index (DXY) reversed two daily gains in a row and collapsed to multi-week lows in the 98.60-98.50 band amid declining yields following the FOMC event on Wednesday.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Soars 580 Points On Third Straight Fed Rate Cut
The Dow Jones climbed over 1.2% on Wednesday after the Fed delivered a third straight rate cut.
Fed Watch: Recalibrating The “Recalibration”
With a third consecutive rate cut bringing the Fed Funds range to 3.50%–3.75%, the Fed may pause for now as it reassesses the effectiveness of its “risk management” approach amid mixed economic signals.
Unusual Call Options Volume In GameStop Corp. Stock - Should Investors Buy GME Stock?
GameStop Corp reported excellent results yesterday for its fiscal Q2 ended Nov. 1. Today, there is a huge, unusual call options trading in GME.
When Silver Runs Hot And Platinum Smells Opportunity
While stocks are taking a breather at high levels, the Silver market is impressively demonstrating how much energy it still has.
Is GE Aerospace Forming A Top?
The technical picture for GE Aerospace is at a pivotal point. The evidence leans towards a topping pattern and a potential shorting opportunity, but confirmation is everything.
High Shelter Prices Cost A Fortune
High shelter costs drain cash flow away from other spending, saving and investment. The higher the price of a home, the more buyers are likely to borrow to acquire it, and the longer the cash drain from other needs and goals.
The Jobs Report Metric That Predicts Every Recession
The proper way to analyze the jobs report and the labor market for a forward-looking reading on the economy and monetary policy.
Cboe Global Markets Inc Chart Analysis
Technical analysis on the stock chart for CBOE.
Pan American Silver Soars 11%. Is It Still A Buy After Hitting Record High?
Pan American Silver rocketed 11% higher yesterday, closing at a historic peak of $48.41 on no company-specific news.
'Most Divided' Fed In 37 Years Cuts Rates; Restarts Balance Sheet Growth
Since the last FOMC meeting (on October 29th), The Fed has largely been flying blind from a macro data perspective.
Is CHWY The AMZN Of Pets?
$15 billion market cap Chewy is the leading online retailer of pet supplies.
EUR/USD Climbs As Fed Rate Cut Expectations Pressure U.S. Dollar
Markets maintain strong conviction the Fed will cut rates, keeping the US Dollar pressured across major pairs.
Grains Report - Wednesday, Dec. 10
Soybeans and the products were lower in response to the release of the WASDE reports that showed unchanged stocks levels for the U.S. and marginally lower ending stocks for the world.
Federal Reserve Decision Day Hits And 'Mysteriously' Oracle Reports Earnings
The Federal Reserve will be cutting rates by 25 bps, but likely to be hawkish in their commentary.
Fed Day – Street Expects 25 Basis Point Cut. The Corn & Ethanol Report
U.S. corn end stocks were lowered 125 Mil Bu to 2,029 Mil amid a hike in exports.

