Piero Cingari

Piero Cingari

Benzinga Staff Writer

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Piero is an accomplished Italian financial writer with extensive experience in the asset management and brokerage industry. He specializes in macroeconomics, central banks, bonds, and FX markets. Piero has a keen interest in how major economic events...
Treasury Yields Reach 5-Month High, Lift Mortgage Rates; Expert Warns 'Federal Debt Blob Is Out Of Control'
U.S. Treasury yields continue to rise, impacting mortgage market and economy. Bond ETFs down, mortgage rates highest since 2023, federal deficit concerns.
US Economy Expected To Grow 2.5% In Q1: Not 'A Hard Landing And Hardly A Soft One'
The U.S. GDP growth rate for Q1 2024 is highly anticipated, with expectations of a 2.5% increase. Goldman Sachs forecasts a more optimistic 3.1% growth, driven by factors such as lower mortgage rates and strong consumer spending.
'We're Buying This Soft Landing': Former Fed Governor Blames Government Spending For Delaying Rate Cuts
Robert Kaplan critiques U.S. fiscal policies, stating they hinder Fed's ability to cut rates amidst inflation. Risk of high rates and debt.
Did The Fed's Strategy Pay Off? Goldman Sachs Projects Steady Inflation Decline In 2024
Goldman Sachs predicts core PCE inflation to decrease to 2.2% by end of 2024, citing decreases in consumer electronics and financial services prices.
Stocks Rally On Weaker PMI Data, Tech Earnings Optimism, Dollar Falls: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?
Stocks surged as weak economic data raised hopes for Fed rate cut. S&P 500 up 1.2%, Nasdaq 100 up 1.5%, Dow Jones up 0.6%. Spotify shares jump 17% on earnings.
Cathie Wood's Ark Empire Bleeds As Investor Outflows Spike: 'The Loyal Shareholders Have Become Frustrated'
In early 2021, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest managed $59B across 6 funds, becoming the world's largest active ETF manager. However, by April 2024, heavy outflows and underperforming holdings have caused assets under management to plummet to $11.1B.
Private Sector Growth Unexpectedly Slows In April, Marks Lowest Increase In 4 Months: 'Drivers Of Inflation Have Changed'
US private sector activities slowed in April, with PMI at a 4-month low. Prices for goods and services rose at a slower pace, while employment decreased.
US Mulls Sanctions On Beijing Banks For Alleged Role In Putin's War In Ukraine: 'China Can't Have It Both Ways,' Blinken Says
China "can't purport to want to have positive friendly relations with countries in Europe... and at the same time be fueling the biggest threat to European security since the end of the Cold War," Blinken said.
Nasdaq 100 Breaks 3-Day Losing Streak As Tech Stocks Rebound Ahead Of Earnings Week
Tech stocks rebound as Nasdaq 100 gains 1.5% and prepares for big earnings week from giants like Tesla, Microsoft, and Alphabet. UBS cautions on sector.
Geopolitical Relief Triggers Gold Selloff: Prices Dip Below $2,350 Mark, Mining Stocks Hit Hard
Gold prices declined 2.7% in NY due to reduced geopolitical risks. Silver also fell 5.1%. Israeli officials averted a US-backed counterstrike on Iran, easing tensions. Gains were pared as Iran downplayed strikes and traders await key economic data. Mining stocks also dropped, with GDX and SIL falling over 3%.
Stocks Set To Snap Worst Losing Streak In Nearly 2 Years, Gold Sinks, Bitcoin Reclaims $66,000: What's Driving Markets Monday?
U.S. stocks are poised to break a six-day losing streak, marking the end of the longest downward trend since September 2022.
Microsoft 'In Unique Position To Scale Gen-AI Revenue,' Goldman Sachs Says Ahead Of Q3 Earnings
Microsoft Corp. (NYSE: MSFT) will report its fiscal Q3 2024 earnings, with analysts expecting $2.83 EPS and $60.769B revenue. Goldman Sachs has a $450 price target and calls Microsoft one of the most compelling investment opportunities in the tech industry.
Regional Banks Surge: Earnings Propel Rebound From Key Support Level At 200-Day Average
Regional bank stocks (i.e., Metropolitan Bank) represented by SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF, have rebounded after hitting 200-day moving average.
S&P 500 Trades At Two-Month Low: Where Is The Next Support?
S&P 500 hits 2-month low below 5,000, worst monthly performance since Dec 2022. Experts eye 4,800 levels, history shows drawdowns are healthy.
Nasdaq 100 Notches Worst Day Since Late 2023, Worst Week Since Late 2022 As AI-Driven Chipmakers Tumble: Fed Can Take 'The Rest Of The Year Off'
The Nasdaq 100 index had its worst day since late October 2023, with a 2.1% drop and fourth consecutive week of declines. Tech stocks have been hit hard by mixed earnings, geopolitical risks, and Fed's reluctance for rate cuts.
Powell, Middle East Fears Weigh On Tech Stocks, Treasury Yields Hit 5%, Gold Notches Fifth Week Of Gains: This Week In The Markets
The Nasdaq 100’s technology stocks wrapped up their fourth consecutive week in the red, marking their most dismal stretch and sharpest declines since late 2022, as investors opted to pocket profits against a backdrop of mounting concerns over inflation and geopolitical tensions.
S&P 500 Nears 6-Day Slide, Nasdaq 100 Faces Worst Week Since Late 2022: What's Driving Markets Friday?
U.S. stocks are experiencing declines this Friday, on track of ending another week of negative performance.
Canada's Capital Gains Tax Rate Jumps To 67%: 'Highly Indebted Western Governments Have Promises To Keep, Wars To Fund,' Strategist Says
Canada is the nation with the world's highest capital gains tax rate, significantly surpassing Denmark's second-place rate of 42%.
Is The US National Debt Unsustainable? 'We Can't Have A Deficit Of 7% Of The GDP'
IMF raises concerns about US debt, urges lower deficit from 7% of GDP. Gita Gopinath warns of global economic stability threat & crowding out effect.
Israel Strikes Iranian Air Base: Tehran Downplays Attack As Blinken Calls For Calm; Oil Prices Stabilize After Initial Spike
Israel launched a targeted airstrike near an Iranian military airbase overnight, as a retaliatory act to Iran’s aerial attacks that occurred less than a week ago.