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50 Bps Fed Rate Cut Would Be Totally Inappropriate: Michael Darda

Michael Darda, Roth Capital Partners chief economist and macro strategist, says credit markets are "extremely bullish" right now and the forecasts for Federal Reserve rate cuts seem steep considering the current economic backdrop.

Michael Darda, Roth Capital Partners chief economist and macro strategist, says credit markets are "extremely bullish" right now and the forecasts for Federal Reserve rate cuts seem steep considering the current economic backdrop. He speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg MarketsSep 17, 03:18 PM
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SEC Postpones Hedge Fund Disclosure Deadline For a Year

The Securities and Exchange Commission postponed hedge fund disclosure requirements by a year and is exploring ways to reduce the number of private industry firms that have to file the confidential information with the regulator, Chairman Paul Atkins said Wednesday.

The Securities and Exchange Commission postponed hedge fund disclosure requirements by a year and is exploring ways to reduce the number of private industry firms that have to file the confidential information with the regulator, Chairman Paul Atkins said Wednesday.
Bloomberg MarketsSep 17, 03:18 PM
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The Fed’s first rate cut in 2025 is here. How investors can position their stock portfolios to benefit.

The Fed’s first interest-rate cut in nearly a year may end a long pause in monetary policy.

The Fed’s first interest-rate cut in nearly a year may end a long pause in monetary policy. But for investors, the biggest question is how markets will react once the easing cycle resumes and, more importantly, what it means for their investment portfolios.
MarketWatch - Top StoriesSep 17, 03:18 PM
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Don’t let gold’s record run distract you from silver’s ‘explosive potential’ right now

As gold prices have climbed to new records, silver has emerged from the shadows — outshining the yellow metal with its own gain and reaching its highest price in 14 years.

As gold prices have climbed to new records, silver has emerged from the shadows — outshining the yellow metal with its own gain and reaching its highest price in 14 years.
MarketWatch - Top StoriesSep 17, 03:18 PM
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NY Executives Rip State for Talent Loss, Regulatory ‘Black Hole’

At a recent roundtable with New York executives, Heather Briccetti Mulligan remembers the frustration of a businessman who compared trying to file a permit for a $200 million construction project with ordering a pizza.

At a recent roundtable with New York executives, Heather Briccetti Mulligan remembers the frustration of a businessman who compared trying to file a permit for a $200 million construction project with ordering a pizza.
Bloomberg MarketsSep 17, 02:16 PM
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Bessent Made Contradictory Mortgage Pledges Similar to Cook, Documents Show

Bloomberg has learned that mortgage documents show Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent once claimed two homes as his "primary residence" at the same time in 2007.

Bloomberg has learned that mortgage documents show Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent once claimed two homes as his "primary residence" at the same time in 2007. President Donald Trump is trying to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook for making similar contradictory mortgage pledges. A lawyer for Bessent says there was nothing improper about Bessent's loan applications. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg MarketsSep 17, 02:16 PM
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BofA's DeMare on Possible Rate Cut and New Role as Co-President

Jim DeMare, Bank of America co-president, discusses the potential impact of a Federal Reserve rate cut on the US economy.

Jim DeMare, Bank of America co-president, discusses the potential impact of a Federal Reserve rate cut on the US economy. Speaking with Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz on "Bloomberg Surveillance," DeMare also comments on his new role as co-president. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg MarketsSep 17, 02:16 PM
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Wall Street Stays on Hold With Powell as Wild Card: Markets Wrap

The long-awaited Federal Reserve decision will come out shortly, with Wall Street traders expecting officials to cut rates for the first time this year and reveal the scope of reductions over the next few months.

The long-awaited Federal Reserve decision will come out shortly, with Wall Street traders expecting officials to cut rates for the first time this year and reveal the scope of reductions over the next few months.
Bloomberg MarketsSep 17, 02:16 PM
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EU to Start Talks With UK, Canada on €150 Billion Defense Fund

European Union member states approved negotiations with Canada and the UK that would give them access to the bloc’s €150 billion ($178 billion) fund aimed at accelerating investment in the defense industry.

European Union member states approved negotiations with Canada and the UK that would give them access to the bloc’s €150 billion ($178 billion) fund aimed at accelerating investment in the defense industry.
Bloomberg MarketsSep 17, 02:16 PM
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US Plans to Nominate Treasury’s Dan Katz as IMF’s No. 2 Official

President Donald Trump’s administration plans to nominate Dan Katz, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s chief of staff, to be the International Monetary Fund’s No.

President Donald Trump’s administration plans to nominate Dan Katz, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s chief of staff, to be the International Monetary Fund’s No. 2 official, according to people familiar with the matter.
Bloomberg MarketsSep 17, 02:16 PM
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Workday has just drawn an activist investor. Is it the catalyst the workplace-software stock needs?

Workday’s stock has underperformed this year, but Elliott Management has taken a stake in the software maker and the company is doubling down on its AI initiatives.

Workday’s stock has underperformed this year, but Elliott Management has taken a stake in the software maker and the company is doubling down on its AI initiatives.
MarketWatch - Top StoriesSep 17, 02:16 PM