Power Lunch

Stocks are mixed today, but higher for the week following the Fed’s decision to cut rates by a half-percentage point. But today’s big story: Apple’s iPhone 16 going on sale amid some concerns about demand. We’ll track that for you. Plus, shares of Nike are higher after the company announced a change in leadership. We’ll discuss the challenges facing the incoming CEO.

Stocks are surging as traders digest the Fed’s decision to lower interest rates by a half percentage point. The Dow and S&P 500 both advanced to new intraday highs, while the Nasdaq surged nearly 3%. Traders also got further validation that the Fed was engineering a “soft landing” for the economy as weekly jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 219,000, which was far below estimates. We’ll cover the market action from all angles.

Stocks are little changed after the Fed lowered interest rates by a half-percent, making investors optimistic about a “soft landing” for the economy. The FOMC lowered its overnight lending rate to a range of 4.75%-5% from 5.25%-5.5%. We’ll break down what that means for both markets and your money, right up until Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference.

We’re just 24 hours away from the next Fed decision on interest rates. And the odds are still split on whether it will be a 25 or 50 bps cut. We’ll discuss that and much more with our guest host for the hour, WaFd CEO Brent Beardall.

Plus, were finishing off our Powerhouse Blueprint series, and today we’re heading to the garage. We’ll check on car prices, and also one of the biggest reasons why car ownership is so expensive right now: auto insurance coverage.

The markets are counting down to Wednesday, when we’ll get the answer to the question that’s been on everyone’s mind: 25 or 50? We’ll break down all the rate cut scenarios in play for the Federal Reserve this week.

Plus, rising prices for food and groceries continue to be a thorn in the side of consumers. We’ll dive into the economics of it all in the latest edition of our Powerhouse Blueprint.

As stocks look to wrap up a strong week, Boeing shares are taking another leg lower as its union workers walk off the job. As a result, Moody’s is putting Boeing on a review for a downgrade. We’ll bring you the latest details Plus, smartphone prices are down 9% year-over-year according to the latest CPI. And smartphone pushback from parents is leading to an increase in demand for so-called “dumb tech.” We’ll dive into all of that.

McDonald’s just announced it’s extending its $5 value meal into December for most of its U.S. markets. Will this keep the fast food value wars raging into the new year? We’ll discuss.

Plus, it’s day 2 of our Powerhouse Blueprint series, highlighting inflation throughout all the parts of your home. Today we’ll highlight home furnishings, and the cooling of the DIY boom.

Stocks are seesawing, as traders weigh what the latest inflation data means for Fed policy toward rates. Tech shares are leading the rebound from session lows. We’ll track the market action for you. Plus, we’re kicking off a new series, breaking down how inflation has impacted each particular section of your home. We’ll start with a hard look at building materials.

Stocks are mixed today as bank stocks are dragging the Dow lower while the other major averages are posting gains. Bank capital requirements came in much less strict than feared, but JPMorgan says expectations for net interest income are too high. We’ll hear from Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan live in our hour.

Stocks are rallying following Wall Street’s worst week of the year, betting that a likely Fed rate cut later this month will bolster the economy. We’ll track all of the market action for you. Plus, Apple is wrapping up it’s latest product event at its headquarters in Cupertino, CA where it unveiled new versions of the iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch. We’ll tell you all you need to know.