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Why Fed chief Powell's rate cut signal lifted our non-tech stocks the most

Remarks from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell sparked a broad stock market rally on hopes of an interest rate cut sooner than later.

This under-the-radar ETF trend may be flashing a warning signal for the market

Massive inflows into pockets of the ETF market may be approaching their peak, setting up for a pandemic-like correction, one expert warns.

Here's what current and former Fed officials are saying about Lisa Cook investigation

Multiple current and former Fed officials are speaking up as Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook faces attacks from the Trump administration.

Cleveland Fed's Hammack casts doubt on interest rate cuts amid inflation worries

In a CNBC interview, the policymaker did not share the market's enthusiasm for a cut.

Watch Fed Chair Powell's full policy speech at Jackson Hole

Markets were looking for Powell to provide strong hints about a September interest rate cut.

Powell indicates conditions 'may warrant' interest rate cuts as Fed proceeds 'carefully'

Powell on Friday gave a tepid indication of possible cuts ahead as he noted a high level of uncertainty.

Wage growth is doing something odd in 2025 — the last time it happened was around the Great Recession

Job "switchers" generally see wages grow at a faster pace than those who stay in their current role. However, that trend has reversed.

Former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon questions stock drop: 'It was about as good of a quarter as any retailer could have in any environment'

Walmart lifted its full-year sales and earnings forecast, but the stock still slid 4.5%. The big-box retailer ended Thursday as the Dow's biggest loser.

Household robots are about to get a big price cut — if China’s top 'robovac' player has its way

In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Quan Gang, president of China's Roborock, said human-like robots will become part of many households by 2030.

Fed Chair Powell set to deliver big Jackson Hole speech Friday. Here's what Wall Street expects

Powell is set to deliver what almost certainly will be his last keynote address at the central bank's annual conclave.

Trump immigration policy may be shrinking labor force, economists say

If a reduction in the immigrant labor force is sustained, it would likely pose problems for the U.S. economy, some economists said.

Kansas City Fed's Schmid shows hesitation about widely expected September rate cut

The policymaker pushed back on market pricing that points strongly to the FOMC lowering its key borrowing rate next month.
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