The Federal Reserve only cuts rates outside of scheduled meetings in extreme cases. Some investors think this could merit an emergency move, though others doubt it.
Category: Stocks and Bonds
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When the Stock Market Drops, Stay Calm and Do Nothing
There is no reason to think that you can predict what will happen in the markets in the next few hours or in the near future. It’s better not to try.
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Stocks, Bitcoin and Other Assets Melt Down Again Worldwide
Fears of a hard landing are rocking global stocks again as stocks, oil and cryptocurrencies sell off.
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Markets Around the World Are Rattled by Fears of Slowing U.S. Growth
Stocks in Asia tumbled, led by Japan, where declines triggered “circuit breakers” meant to calm rapid moves. European and U.S. markets were set for declines.
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Berkshire’s Cash Stockpile Soars as It Cuts Its Stake in Apple
The conglomerate reported nearly $277 billion in cash in the second quarter. And while it sold about 390 million shares in Apple, it still owned about 400 million.
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Delaware Judge Questions Tesla About Vote on Elon Musk’s Tesla Pay
Lawyers for Tesla have asked a Delaware judge to reverse her decision to void a multibillion-dollar pay package for Mr. Musk after shareholders approved it a second time in June.
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Stocks Drop as Jobs Report Shakes Market
A weaker-than-expected jobs report added to investors’ worries about the economy. Stocks fell sharply, and Treasury yields declined in expectation of a Federal Reserve rate cut.
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Why You Should Be Taking a Hard Look at Your Investments Right Now
After big gains in stocks and mediocre returns for bonds, investors are taking on undue risk if they don’t rebalance their holdings, our columnist says.
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Global Markets Tumble Amid Fears of a U.S. Hard Landing
Investors are focusing on slowing U.S. economic growth as calls for the Fed to cut interest rates grow louder.
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Japanese Stocks Tumble 6% as Yen Strengthens
A rapidly strengthening yen and a sell-off in stocks in the United States pushed Japan’s markets to a second consecutive day of big losses on Friday.
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Why Global Investors Are Watching What Japan Does Next
Officials at Japan’s central bank are considering when to raise interest rates, as their counterparts in the United States plan to cut them, which could rattle markets around the world.