Macro Economic Events

Fed's Inflation Report Looms This Friday: What Makes It So Crucial For Markets?
Magnificent 7 Tumble, Wipe Out $300 Billion On Meta's Weak Guidance, Q1 Stagflation Woes
US Growth Slows In Q1, Yet Inflation Acceleration Signals Stagflation: 'The Worst Possible Outcome For The Fed'
Magnificent 7 Tumble, Wipe Out $300 Billion On Meta's Weak Guidance, Q1 Stagflation Woes
US Growth Slows In Q1, Yet Inflation Acceleration Signals Stagflation: 'The Worst Possible Outcome For The Fed'
US Economy Grows 1.6% In Q1, Sharply Below Expectations As Price Pressures Weigh On Spending (CORRECTED)
Treasury Yields Reach 5-Month High, Lift Mortgage Rates; Expert Warns 'Federal Debt Blob Is Out Of Control'

Macro Economic Events Recent News

Fed Beige Book Shows Modest Economic Expansion: Energy Prices On The Rise, 'Sharp Increases In Insurance Rates'
The latest Fed Beige Book showed slight growth in consumer spending, slight decline in manufacturing, and modest increase in employment. Some regions have a cautiously optimistic outlook.
Stocks Fall As Geopolitics, Economic Worries Spook Investors, Chipmakers Sell Off, Bitcoin Tumbles To $60,000: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?
A sentiment of risk aversion looms over the markets during Wednesday’s trading session, triggering midday losses across the board in stocks and cryptocurrencies and prompting a flight towards bonds, as investor confidence remains dampened by geopolitical and economic risks.
Real Estate Stocks Fall As Mortgage Rates Rise To 4-Month Highs: 'Inflation Is Proving Tougher To Bring Down'
Real estate stocks drop due to poor housing data and high mortgage rates, with concerns for sector's future. Rates highest since December 2023.
IMF Raises Concerns Over US Debt: 'Something Will Have To Give'
The report, released on Tuesday, draws attention to the potential effects on global funding costs and the process of disinflation.
Stocks Grapple With Geopolitical Pressures, Gold Eyes $2,400, Bitcoin Falls Below $62,000: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?
Investors remain on edge as geopolitics continue to shape market trends, with Israel mulling a response to Iran while the U.S. and key allies explore further sanctions against Tehran.
3 Safe-Haven ETFs to Gain on Middle East Crisis
Iran launched a barrage of explosive drones and missiles towards Israel late on Saturday in its first direct attack on Israeli soil, prompting concerns of a significant escalation. Sirens blared in Israel, as reported by Reuters, and distant booming sounds were heard, likely from the interception of the drones.
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.
Stocks Stay Afloat On Strong Retail Sales, Middle East Relief; Bonds Drop: What's Driving Markets Monday?
Wall Street can breathe a sigh of relief following the tense events on Saturday night, when Iran launched airstrikes against Israel.
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.
Retail Sales Rises More Than Expected In March, Indicate Strong Consumer Spending
Retail sales growth increase more than expected, showing consumer resilience despite inflation. U.S. stock futures rise on Monday.
'You Can't Have Your Cake And Eat It Too:' Top Asset Manager Discusses Shift In Sentiment Amid Stocks Downturn
Avery Sheffield says that while bulls have been waiting for positives like "lower unemployment, lower costs, lower rates, lower inflation," the reality is that inflation has remained stickier for longer than it was expected.
VIX Rockets 25% On Most Volatile Session In 2 Years; Oil Rises As Israel Braces For Iranian Attack: What's Driving Markets Friday?
In a week already ablaze with market fervor sparked by inflation data surpassing expectations and prompting a jolting reassessment of Federal Reserve rate cut projections, Friday witnesses heightened volatility, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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.

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