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29+ min ago (430+ words) The USD/JPY pair loses ground to near 155.25 during the early Asian session on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) as'traders brace for the Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting this week, where policymakers are widely expected to cut interest rates. The final reading of Japan's'Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report for the third quarter will be released later on Monday.' Traders increased their expectation that the US central bank will deliver a 25 basis points (bps) rate reduction at its December meeting. According to the CME FedWatch tool, financial markets are currently pricing in nearly a 90% chance of a quarter-point rate cut next week.' Additionally, the prospect of White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett taking over as Fed Chair could weigh on the Greenback, as he is expected to push for more rate cuts. US President Donald Trump…...

52+ min ago (393+ words) Daniel Newell has almost 20 years' experience in print and digital journalism. His career started with roles as a senior reporter in Geraldton and an editor in Kalgoorlie. He spent eight years as deputy editor of a suite of 11 newspapers in the UK before returning to WA where he has mostly worked with WestBusiness. Above-inflation cost rises over the past year may have more seniors hoping to maintain a decent standard of living in retirement thinking about reining in their spending this Christmas The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia's latest in-depth examination of the price of funding a so-called "comfortable" lifestyle when they retire shows the cost for couples is now $76,505 a year " a new record, and up from $75,319 in the June quarter For a single, it's $54,240, up from $53,289 For comparison, Centrelink's full annual rate of the age pension is…...

55+ min ago (354+ words) JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reiterated a nuanced and overall upbeat view about the effect of artificial intelligence on the economy. In an interview with Fox News" Sunday Morning Futures, the head of the world"s biggest bank acknowledged businesses have been cautious about hiring lately but said it"s not related to AI and doubted that the technology will dramatically reduce jobs in the next year. "For the most part, AI is going to do great stuff for mankind, like tractors did, like fertilizers did, like vaccines did," he said. "You know maybe one day we"ll be working less hard but having wonderful lives." Dimon added that AI still needs proper regulation to mitigate the downside risks, just like other innovations throughout history. He also repeated his earlier warning that AI will eliminate jobs, but urged people to…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago (283+ words) It's been a very strong holiday season, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, brushing aside predictions earlier this year from even President Trump himself that people would be buying fewer things at holiday time and at a slightly higher price. "The economy's been better than we thought," It's been a very strong holiday season, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, brushing aside predictions earlier this year from even President Trump himself that people would be buying fewer things at holiday time and at a slightly higher price. "The economy's been better than we thought," Bessent told CBS' Face the Nation, noting the U.S. will end the year with 3% real growth in gross domestic product despite the longest government shutdown in history. Pressed on comments by the CEO of toy maker Tonka that their products are going to cost $40 instead of $30 last…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago (613+ words) [Elderly man with a shocked expression reading important documents in a modern office setting.][Elderly man with a shocked expression reading important documents in a modern office setting.] (Note: Thank you for supporting businesses like those presenting a sponsored message below and ordering through the links below, which benefits Gateway Pundit. The post Home Insurance Rates Are Up Over 50% in Four Years " Is It Time to Find a Better Option? appeared first on The Gateway Pundit. [Elderly man with a shocked expression reading important documents in a modern office setting.] For most homeowners, the renewal letter from your insurer no longer inspires confidence " it means a shake of the head and disbelief. A policy that was sensible a few years ago is now almost impossible to pay. Yet nothing changed about your home except the bill. When the cost of…...

3+ hour, 22+ min ago (883+ words) Opinion [Gianluca Benigno] A new Federal Reserve playbook? Published : Dec. 8, 2025 - 05:30:00 Market expectations now point to a rate cut at the US Federal Reserve's December meeting, probably an outcome that will come with dissents. At the same time, the announcement of the new Fed chair is going to be postponed to January and Polymarket probabilities for "no announcement by Dec. 31" have adjusted promptly, with Kevin Hassett leading among the likely contenders. The real question is whether the current framework is adequate for an economy driven by AI-enabled productivity, expansive fiscal policy, labor displacement, supply-chain fragmentation and a financial system where leverage, rather than bank lending, drives the cycle. The next Fed chair will inherit a world that the old playbook simply does not describe. While the Fed's analytical model stayed rooted in the old framework, its operational regime changed significantly. The…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago (642+ words) The S&P 500 has climbed 82% in three years even as the Federal Reserve (Fed) reduced its balance sheet by 27%. Markets anticipate a 86% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut this week. Nonetheless, economic stress and talk of Fed leadership changes could make policy directions less clear. The equity rally during a period of quantitative tightening has challenged long-standing market beliefs. Data shared by Charlie Bilello shows the S&P 500 up 82% while Fed assets fell by nearly a quarter. EndGame Macro explains that markets react to expectations for future policy, not only the current balance sheet levels. However, gains are concentrated in a handful of mega-cap technology companies. As a result, headline market performance disguises sector weaknesses tied to core economic fundamentals. Psychological liquidity is also significant. Markets respond to anticipated policy changes, not just current conditions. This forward-looking mindset allows…...

3+ hour, 46+ min ago (1127+ words) For years, Denver's real estate market was one of the hottest in the country but that's no longer. The Denver metro area has seen a 70% decline in net migration and that's not good for Wyoming. "We need businesses and people to be interested in the Front Range," Cheyenne Chamber CEO Dale Steenbergen said. For years, Denver seemed to draw newcomers as steadily as the Rocky Mountains cast their morning shadow. Now that's dropping off dramatically, slowed by steep housing prices and shifting migration patterns. Wyoming leaders see an opening in the slowdown just south of the border, yet the state remains caught in its own long-running struggle with too many residents leaving and too few young, well-paid workers choosing to put down roots. Two recent studies paint a similar picture of the Denver metro area: People don't want to move…...

3+ hour, 57+ min ago (102+ words) This week's FOMC meeting could mark the start of a major regime shift in long-end rates, potentially putting the 30-year rate on a path towards 7%. With greater than an 80% chance, the Fed is expected to Enjoying this article? You'll find my investing group a valuable tool for your research. Reading The Markets delivers daily, institutional-style updates with written commentary, videos, transcripts, and glossaries. The focus is on finding balance and alpha across asset classes. If you value advanced, independent market analysis and want deeper insight into macro drivers of equities, rates, credit, and commodities, join us....

3+ hour, 59+ min ago (503+ words) With the Federal Reserve split between increasingly hawkish and increasingly dovish policymakers, Chairman Jerome Powell is due to perform some serious log-rolling when the central bank meets this week. Another rate cut is a near certainty after the Fed meeting ends on Wednesday, but the main question is what Powell will say about the prospects for more easing next month. Wall Street expects a hawkish cut, meaning Powell is likely to avoid signaling a January cut to appease Fed hawks, after joining doves to lower rates this month. "Chair Powell is facing the most divided committee in recent memory," analysts at Bank of America said in a note on Friday. "Therefore, we think he will attempt to balance the expected rate cut with a hawkish stance at the press conference, just as he did in October." But at the same…...