Almost no one predicts the Fed will lower rates, but economists predict that the decision, for the first time since 1993, will not be unanimous.

Read More »

US stocks end lower. S&P 500, Nasdaq retreat from record highs as Fed meets on rates

U.S. stocks end lower, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pausing its run to records as the Fed meets on rates and ahead of Mag 7 earnings.

Read More »

FirstFT: US markets face ‘pivotal’ three days of economic data and corporate results

US-China AI race: China used its first big AI expo since DeepSeek’s breakthrough to present an alternative to Trump’s “America First” vision and showcase the country’s vast manufacturing capabilities.

Read More »

L'Oreal to push for tariff exemption as US market improves

L'Oreal warned on Tuesday that the EU's trade deal with the U.S. would be costly and that the cosmetics maker would push for tariff exemptions, even as it reported improving demand for its makeup and ...

Read More »

US companies use hot markets to slash borrowing costs on risky loans

US companies are taking advantage of blistering conditions in the debt market to slash their borrowing costs, underscoring how many investors are willing to back even risky deals as uncertainty over ...

Read More »