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Lower mortgage rates, cheaper borrowing costs, and smaller returns on savings could be some of the effects of the Fed’s decision.

Cooling labor data, easing inflation, and firmer consumer sentiment boosted expectations for further Federal Reserve rate cuts next week.

Upbeat earnings from major retailers reinforced confidence that consumers remain engaged.

Concerns over valuations in AI-related stocks, mixed retail reports, and uncertainty around monetary policy kept markets on edge.

Lower mortgage rates, cheaper borrowing costs, and smaller returns on savings could be some of the effects of the Fed’s decision.

Cooling labor data, easing inflation, and firmer consumer sentiment boosted expectations for further Federal Reserve rate cuts next week.

Upbeat earnings from major retailers reinforced confidence that consumers remain engaged.

Concerns over valuations in AI-related stocks, mixed retail reports, and uncertainty around monetary policy kept markets on edge.