Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst, eToro discusses how much justification there is for US Treasury Scott Bessent to call for a 50 bps rate cut in September, with a view that short-term interest rates should be between 1.5 percentage points and 1.75 percentage points lower than their current level. He weighs whether the Federal Reserve will bow to the rising pressure from the Trump administration.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

 

Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst, eToro discusses how much justification there is for US Treasury Scott Bessent to call for a 50 bps rate cut in September, with a view that&nbsp;short-term interest rates should be between 1.5 percentage points and 1.75 percentage points lower than their current level. He weighs whether the Federal Reserve will bow to the rising pressure from the Trump administration.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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As you sip on your morning coffee, Money FM 89.3's Breakfast Show makes sense of the latest movers on Wall Street, with notable markets and finance experts to help you stay ahead.

As you sip on your morning coffee, Money FM 89.3's Breakfast Show makes sense of the latest movers on Wall Street, with notable markets and finance experts to help you stay ahead.

US Markets Wrap

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Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

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In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Enjoy this breakfast show: as you sip on your morning coffee, let notable markets and finance experts help you make sense of the latest movers on Wall Street.

As you sip on your morning coffee, MONEY FM 89.3's Breakfast Show makes sense of the latest movers on Wall Street, with notable markets and finance experts to help you stay ahead.

As you sip on your morning coffee, MONEY FM 89.3's Breakfast Show makes sense of the latest movers on Wall Street, with notable markets and finance experts to help you stay ahead.

US Markets Wrap:  Why calls for a jumbo rate cut may be unrealistic

Stocks extended their rally as trade tensions with Europe eased, lifting the Dow 300 points and pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher, fueled by Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta. David Abella, Director of Investments with GoalVest, discusses rich valuations, tech bubble fears, and potential tariff shocks as well as why there is now a "mountain of worry" ahead in 2026. 

Stocks extended their rally as trade tensions with Europe eased, lifting the Dow 300 points and pushing the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq higher, fueled by Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta. David Abella, Director of Investments with GoalVest, discusses rich valuations, tech bubble fears, and potential tariff shocks as well as why there is now a "mountain of worry" ahead in 2026.&nbsp;

US Markets Wrap: Markets Climb as Geopolitical Fears Ease

After a rocky start to the week, US stocks surged as President Trump dropped plans for extra tariffs on European nations opposing his Greenland strategy. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each climbed 1.2%, recovering from their biggest single-day declines since October. Meanwhile, gold extended its rally, surpassing $4,800 an ounce, as investors sought safety amid lingering trade tensions and global uncertainty. Mark Newton, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors explores whether gold’s momentum can continue into 2026, as well as where investor flows are rotating to.

 

After a rocky start to the week, US stocks surged as President Trump dropped plans for extra tariffs on European nations opposing his Greenland strategy. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq each climbed 1.2%, recovering from their biggest single-day declines since October. Meanwhile, gold extended its rally, surpassing $4,800 an ounce, as investors sought safety amid lingering trade tensions and global uncertainty. Mark Newton, Managing Director &amp; Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors explores whether gold&rsquo;s momentum can continue into 2026, as well as where investor flows are rotating to.
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US Markets Wrap: Wall Street Rebounds & Gold Hits Record Highs

U.S. stocks rebounded after two straight losing sessions, with chipmakers and banks leading the charge. The Dow jumped nearly 300 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both edged higher, though all three benchmarks finished off their intraday highs. Semiconductor stocks surged after Taiwan Semiconductor posted a record quarter and signaled confidence in the AI boom with a big jump in planned 2026 capital spending. Shane Oliver, Chief Economist & Head of Investment Strategy, AMP Capital looks at where investors are shifting their money in the coming months.

Image: Frank Rietsch from Pixabay

U.S. stocks rebounded after two straight losing sessions, with chipmakers and banks leading the charge. The Dow jumped nearly 300 points, while the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq both edged higher, though all three benchmarks finished off their intraday highs. Semiconductor stocks surged after Taiwan Semiconductor posted a record quarter and signaled confidence in the AI boom with a big jump in planned 2026 capital spending. Shane Oliver, Chief Economist &amp; Head of Investment Strategy, AMP Capital looks at where investors are shifting their money in the coming months. Image: Frank Rietsch from Pixabay

US Markets Wrap: Why calls for a jumbo rate cut may be unrealistic

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