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'We're Buying This Soft Landing': Former Fed Governor Blames Government Spending For Delaying Rate Cuts
Did The Fed's Strategy Pay Off? Goldman Sachs Projects Steady Inflation Decline In 2024
Private Sector Growth Unexpectedly Slows In April, Marks Lowest Increase In 4 Months: 'Drivers Of Inflation Have Changed'
Did The Fed's Strategy Pay Off? Goldman Sachs Projects Steady Inflation Decline In 2024
Private Sector Growth Unexpectedly Slows In April, Marks Lowest Increase In 4 Months: 'Drivers Of Inflation Have Changed'
Powell, Middle East Fears Weigh On Tech Stocks, Treasury Yields Hit 5%, Gold Notches Fifth Week Of Gains: This Week In The Markets
Is The US National Debt Unsustainable? 'We Can't Have A Deficit Of 7% Of The GDP'

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Powell Delays Fed Rate Cuts, Says 'We Need Greater Confidence In Inflation': 2-Year Yields Spike To 5%
Powell: Inflation progress stalled, Fed delays easing. He states current policy is appropriate, but could lower rates if labor market weakens.
S&P 500 Due For 'Classic 10% Correction,' Wall Street Veteran Warns: Why They Expect Zero Rate Cuts In 2024
Wall Street veteran Ed Yardeni predicts a 10% market drop due to rising yields and strong economic growth, with no expected Fed rate cuts.
IMF Expects Lower Interest Rates Unless Middle East Conflict Escalates: 'There Will Be Higher Inflation, Lower Output'
Global economy to see steady growth, US to outshine advanced economies with 2.7% growth in 2024 and 1.9% in 2025, driven by labor market and fiscal stimuli.
Bond Yields Surge To 6-Month Highs As Likelihood Of No-Landing Scenario Increases: UBS Warns Of Potential Fed Rate Hikes To 6.5%
U.S. Treasury yields at highest since mid-November 2023 due to economic resilience, fiscal spending, and inflation pressures, impacting government debt costs and bond ETFs.
US Retail Sales Boom Well Above Forecasts, Rise 4% On The Year: 'Blowout Report,' Economists Say
U.S. retail sales beat forecasts, growing 0.7% monthly and 4% annually. Non-store retailers, gas stations, and miscellaneous stores saw notable increases.
Market Turmoil Resumes As Inflation Rises More Than Expected, Oil Prices Spike, Gold At Record Highs: This Week In The Markets
Volatility surged as geopolitical tensions rose in the Middle East and inflation data defied estimates, delaying rate cuts and causing concern for stocks, mortgages and consumer sentiment.
Consumer Sentiment Worsens In April, Inflation Expectations Rise Further: Stocks Fall, Gold Surges Above $2,400
April US consumer confidence report shows sharp decline in morale and rise in inflation expectations. Stocks fall, gold and treasury yields rise.
Major US Banks Top Q1 Earnings Estimates As High Interest Rates Offer Tailwinds: 'Indicators Continue To Be Favorable,' Jamie Dimon Says
JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, BlackRock, and Citigroup surpass Q1 2024 earnings and revenue forecasts, showing strong performance amidst high interest rates and a robust economy.
Inflation Upends Fed's Plans: When Do Wall Street Analysts Expect First Interest Rate Cut?
Blistering March inflation report shocks market, rate cut expectations drop drastically. Probability of 2024 rate cuts falls from 4 to 1.
Stocks Bounce Back With Tech, Gold Gaining After Modest Producer Inflation Data: What's Driving Markets Thursday?
Investors can breathe a sigh of relief on Thursday as last month’s Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation turned out slightly lower than expected, albeit with some caveats across different measures within the basket.
Will Main Street Banks Outshine Wall Street In Q1 2024 Earnings?
Major U.S. banks' Q1 2024 earnings reports will give crucial insights into the economy and consumer health. Analysts predict solid EPS and revenue for most banks.
Mild Producer Price Data Follows Consumer Price Shock, Yet Economists Raise Doubts On Rate Cuts: 'Fed Pivot Is Quickly Disappearing'
American producers saw surge in inflation, but it was slightly below expectations, calming market concerns. PPI and CPI may impact future interest rates. Economists give insights on the data.
Producer Inflation Shows Mixed Signals In March, Keeps Risks Of High-For-Longer Interest Rates Alive
March PPI report showed mixed readings with headline figure falling short of estimates, while underlying gauge exceeded them, creating market uncertainties.
Fed Minutes Reveal Growing Unease Over Inflation Path: Not 'Merely Statistical Aberrations'
March FOMC minutes reveal growing uncertainty among Fed members about future monetary policy and concerns about rising inflation.
Stocks Sink On Worrisome Inflation Data, Yields Spike On Rate Cut Delays, Dollar Rallies: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?
An inflation surprise greeted investors on Wednesday, sparking significant apprehension about the future of interest rates.
Real Estate, Regional Bank Stocks Tank, Energy Cushions The Blow: March Inflation Rates Shake Up Sectors
Inflation unexpectedly surges, shattering hopes for Fed rate cuts & sending stocks down. Core inflation also exceeded expectations. No sector escapes losses, with real estate hit hardest.
'This Puts The Fed In Quite A Tricky Position': 7 Economists Weigh In On March Inflation Report
Inflation spikes, exceeds expectations in March, derailing rate cut hopes. Core inflation also rises. Markets predict less than 2 cuts by year-end.
Inflation Rises More Than Expected To 3.5% In March, Derails June Rate Cut Hopes (UPDATED)
US inflation rate surges to 3.5% in March, higher than expected, leading to a possible delay in interest rate cuts and affecting markets.
Bond Trader Places Largest-Ever Bet On Fed Rate Cuts In 2024 Ahead Of March Inflation Report
Record-breaking bet placed on Dec. 2024 short-term interest rate futures, anticipating Fed rate cuts due to strong economic data and high inflation.
Expert Trader Expresses Caution Ahead Of Wednesday's Inflation Report: 'Ascending Channels Are Great Until They Break'
All eyes on CPI numbers, Wed at 8:30am ET to see if inflation near Fed's 2% target. Traders cautious, semis losing steam. Interest rate sensitive sectors hammered.
Jamie Dimon Warns Of Stickier Inflation, Higher Interest Rates In Annual JPMorgan Letter: 'There Will Be Plenty Of Stress'
Dimon warns of inflation, interest rate rise, geopolitical risks, and recession. JP Morgan reports record results and increases dividends.
March's 'Blowout' Jobs Numbers Underscore 'American Exceptionalism': 5 Economists Analyze 2024 Rate Cut Implications
US labor market beats expectations with 303,000 jobs added in March, sparking debate on potential Fed rate cuts and stock market impact.
US Labor Market Heats Up In March: Payrolls Grow By 303,000, Highest In 10 Months, Dampen June Rate Cut Hopes (UPDATED)
U.S. labor market grew more than expected in March, dampening hopes for potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Dollar and Treasury yields rose.