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Federal Reserve meeting tests stock market optimism

Fed meeting next week to assess rate cuts as stocks rebound; inflation data influences expectations for future policy changes.

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Fed meeting next week to assess rate cuts as stocks rebound; inflation data influences expectations for future policy changes.

The Federal Reserve’s first meeting of 2025 next week will be crucial for U.S. stocks as investors anticipate potential interest rate cuts.

Stocks declined after the December meeting when the Fed revised its rate cut forecast in response to anticipated inflation.

However, recent monthly data indicating a moderation in underlying inflation has provided relief to Wall Street, leading to a rebound in stocks, with the S&P 500 reaching a record high this week.

The Fed is expected to pause its easing cycle during the monetary policy statement on Wednesday. Investors are keen to understand what conditions might lead the Fed to consider resuming rate cuts.

Recent economic data suggests stability, indicating the Fed may not feel pressured to lower rates further until more favourable inflation figures are reported.

The current benchmark rate is between 4.25% and 4.5% following a decrease of one percentage point last year. The easing cycle was initiated after rate increases successfully reduced inflation from 40-year peaks, though it is still above the target of 2%.

Market expectations suggest around 40 basis points more easing, equating to nearly two cuts, by December.

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Fed rate cut fallout shakes global markets

US Federal Reserve’s rate cut unsettles investors, igniting debate on easing cycle versus one-off move.

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US Federal Reserve’s rate cut unsettles investors, igniting debate on easing cycle versus one-off move.


The US Federal Reserve’s latest quarter-point rate cut has unsettled investors worldwide, sparking debate over whether it signals the start of an easing cycle or a one-off move.

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Aussie jobs market shows signs of strain

Australia’s job market shows decline with 5,400 cuts in August; unemployment steady at 4.2% despite easing migration.

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September 19, 2025

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Australia’s job market shows decline with 5,400 cuts in August; unemployment steady at 4.2% despite easing migration.


Australia’s labour market is losing momentum, with 5,400 jobs cut in August and participation falling, even as unemployment held steady at 4.2%.

Employment growth has slowed sharply, migration is easing, and the Aussie dollar has dropped after touching an 11-month high.

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Trump threatens TV networks over licences

Trump escalates feud with networks post-Kimmel suspension, threatening license revocations amid claims of bias against him.

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September 19, 2025

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Trump escalates feud with networks post-Kimmel suspension, threatening license revocations amid claims of bias against him.


President Donald Trump has escalated his feud with television networks after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show.

Trump suggested broadcasters that he claims are “against him” could face licence revocations.

He argued that networks were “97 percent against me” during the 2024 election and praised FCC Chairman Brendan Carr as “outstanding.”

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