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With consumers still squeezed by inflation, the Federal Reserve has little impetus to cut interest rates this year.
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The S&P 500 index is widely regarded as the gauge of the U.S. stock market, representing the performance of some of the largest publicly traded companies. While predicting the future direction of...
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A strong economy and the Federal Reserve delaying interest rate hikes have pushed mortgage rates above 7% again.
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Gold prices jumped 13% in 2023 (spot gold price) — their first time closing higher on the year since 2020. What’s more, gold prices are expected to continue to rise in 2024, according to Reuters....
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The Federal Reserve is now expected to cut interest rates three times next year. Warren Buffett bought more Occidental Petroleum stock.
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The COP28 summit ended Wednesday, the Fed is not expected to raise interest rates, PPI is slipping, and Tesla has recalled 2 million cars.
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The Fed's interest rate decision was expected, but some of the consequences seem slightly out of whack.
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A third IPO in less than five trading days launches Wednesday morning, after pricing above its expected range.
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Consumer spending has been driving the GDP growth. But that spending may be about to come to a screeching halt.
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On July 26, the Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a point, to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, making it more expensive to borrow money for everything from business loans...
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Seven of the eight U.S. global systemically important banks have announced dividend increases since passing the Fed's stress tests last week.
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The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to pause its interest rate hikes, inflation is settling down (sort of) and oil demand is coming closer to a peak.
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Thursday's top analyst upgrades and downgrades included Amazon.com, DoorDash, Lyft, Macy's, Meta Platforms, Pinterest, Snap, T-Mobile, Uber, Wynn Resorts and more.
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Now that the debt ceiling crisis is in the rear-view mirror, investors can prepare for the FOMC meeting that convenes in 10 days. Will the Fed pause its rate hikes? What happens if it does?
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the consumer price index for April. The results were a surprise. After over a year of relatively high inflation, the pace slowed considerably. Consumer prices...
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