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SpendingMar 20

Powell Says Jobs Market Won't Push Prices Higher

Fed Chair Powell says the labor market is not driving inflation pressure right now.

  • Everyday prices may stop rising as fast soon.
  • Less inflation pressure means rate cuts get closer.
→Watch for Fed rate cut announcements — cheaper loans follow.
DebtMar 20

Fed Rate Cut Could Come as Soon as September

Fed Chair Powell said a rate cut could happen as early as September 2024.

  • Credit card and loan rates could drop this fall.
  • Mortgage rates may finally dip if the Fed cuts.
→If buying a home or refinancing, watch September Fed meeting closely.
InvestingMar 20

AI Stock Crash Hits 401k Portfolios Hard

A Chinese AI breakthrough spooked markets, sending Nvidia down 16% and Nasdaq sharply lower.

  • Your 401k likely dropped if you hold tech funds.
  • AI infrastructure stocks took double-digit losses in one day.
→Check your retirement account's tech exposure and rebalance if overweighted.
InvestingMar 20

Switzerland slashes interest rates to 0.5% — lowest in years

The Swiss National Bank cut its benchmark interest rate by half a point to 0.5%.

  • Global rate cuts signal cheaper borrowing is trending worldwide
  • US rate cuts could follow — good news for loans and mortgages
→Lock in a high-yield savings account now before US rates drop too
DebtMar 20

Fed official pumps the brakes on hopes for quick rate cuts

Fed Governor Christopher Waller urged caution on rate cuts due to ongoing war with Iran.

  • Rate relief on your loans may come later than expected
  • Job market weakness is the key trigger — watch unemployment news
→Don't wait for rate cuts — pay down high-interest debt now