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Stock indexes continued to climb after a record close on Monday, as investors tuned in to new commentary from Fed officials.

Benchmark lending rates in the wake of the Federal Reserve's big rate cut last week, its first in four years, have been ...

Odds of another 50 basis point rate cut at the Federal Reserve's next FOMC meeting in November hit 53% on Monday compared to ...

The Fed's interest rate cuts should continue to fuel the stock market as long as the economy avoids recession, experts say.

Investors are cheering as policymakers expect the labor market to hold steady through a series of smaller cuts into 2025.

Stocks have historically reacted well to Fed rate cuts. Since 1971, the first Fed cut has led to positive returns for ...

Forbes’ expert contributors help explain what the Fed’s move means for investors, businesses, job seekers, home buyers and ...

The Dow closed at a record high on Friday. Investors see more gains ahead as the Fed kicks off a new cycle of easing interest ...

The S&P 500 and the Dow vaulted to record highs one day after the rate cut. Stocks rallied to record highs this week in the ...

If the Fed cuts interest rates today, borrowers will likely see interest rates ease off their peaks on things like credit ...

Historically, stock investors have been big winners when the Fed slashes rates. Robert Johnson, finance professor at the ...