The Federal Reserve, on October 29, 2025, delivered its second interest rate cut of the year, reducing its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00%. This widely anticipated move signals a decisive pivot by the central bank, which is increasingly concerned
A powerful surge in AI-related stocks — led by a 9% advance in NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) over the past two sessions — propelled the S&P 500 above the 6,900 mark and lifted the Nasdaq 100 to 26,100 points, both breaking new records, as investors brace for the Federal Reserve's
In an otherwise cautious session on Wall Street, gold and silver stole the spotlight once again, with both precious metals pushing to fresh record highs — gold touching $4,270 per ounce and silver climbing to $53.90.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed a dovish stance, fueling hopes for a real estate rebound as mortgage rates remain elevated and housing activity stays near post-2008 lows.
Wall Street rose on Wednesday, with investor optimism lifted by strong bank and corporate earnings alongside growing expectations for further Federal Reserve rate cuts — keeping trade concerns sidelined for now.
