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The Fed’s aggressive monetary policy stance has kept the stock market highly volatile. Although the latest inflation report showed signs of a slowdown, it is far from target results. So, the potential continuation of rate hikes is widely expected to cause a recession. We believe that fundamentally sound stocks, Walmart…

Markets will likely remain extremely volatile ahead of the November Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and the Fed’s December policy decisions. Overall, the odds of the economy sliding into a recession are increasing. Given the uncertain economic backdrop, we think it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong stocks…

Cooling inflationary pressures and the Fed’s indication of a slower pace of rate hikes ahead could generate a potential bull rally this month. So, we believe investors should load up on fundamentally strong stocks General Motors Company (GM), BorgWarner Inc. (BWA), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (TEVA), and Rambus Inc. (RMBS).…

The ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and lingering recession concerns have necessitated adding a defensive layer to one’s portfolio. As the market volatility is not expected to lessen anytime soon, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong dividend stocks Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) and Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE), which are…

Oil prices rebounded on Thursday amid optimism over China's easing of anti-COVID measures, recouping losses after slumping to the lowest levels so far this year in the previous session. Brent crude futures rose $1 or 1.3% at $78.17 per barrel by 0750 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude…

Exclusive: Analysts tell The Independent that India is now expected to overtake EU as largest importer of Russian crude following European ban

The arrival of cold winter weather has sent wholesale gas prices sharply higher as Brits reach for the thermostat into some of the longest nights of the year.

A fall on Wall Street has sent Australian stocks lower, while oil prices fall to their lowest since January.

A broad-based sell-off on Wall Street overnight has sent Australian stocks lower, while the third quarter GDP data misses expectations.

Despite rampant economic headwinds, the U.S. job market remains tight and resilient. Although the uncertainties remain, investors should stay invested and focus on their long-term strategies. Therefore, quality stocks Pfizer (PFE) and Agilent Technologies (A) could be ideal picks to build a healthy portfolio for the long term. Keep reading….

NEW YORK: As the US dollar tumbles from multi-decade highs, some investors are betting emerging market currencies will be big winners from a sustained reversal in the greenback.