Recent data suggest that the Federal Reserve should proceed at a more cautious pace after the central bank's half-point cut in September, Fed Governor Christopher Waller said Monday. But two alternate scenarios could change that logic,

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is betting that inflation is nearly dead — and stock investors should cheer. The Fed’s recent half-point cut in the federal funds rate is a move usually is reserved for economic crises,

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Even though concerns around a potential reheating of inflation have added to the uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path, it may not stop stocks from going higher, analysts said.

The Fed's interest rate cuts should continue to fuel the stock market as long as the economy avoids recession, experts say. But stocks are overvalued.

Tan Kai Xian, an analyst at financial research service Gavekal, says there are three scenarios for the yield curve, and for each he gives the implication for the U.S. stock market.

The Fed meeting minutes will be published later on Wednesday. Alphabet dipped about 1% as the DOJ indicated it could break up the tech giant.

The Fed's rate cuts should make borrowing money cheaper. Those cuts probably won't spell relief for consumers on everyday items. Being savvy with coupons, discounts, and credit cards may be your best bet for saving money on essentials.