New Zealand inflation plummets to 2.2 per cent A huge fall in offshore prices has brought inflation back to 2.2 per cent in New Zealand. AAP · Oct 15, 2024
Are Rising Bond Rates Bad News for Stocks? Why have bond rates risen ever since the Fed said they would could rates? And what does that mean for the S&P 500 (SPY) after making recent highs? Answering those 2 questions will be at the heart of Steve Reitmeister latest market commentary. Read on for more. StockNews.com · Oct 15, 2024
Hard-to-miss petrol pricing a 'proxy' for inflation Households are constantly reminded of the price of filling up and the Reserve Bank says that's why petrol plays an outsized role in expectations for inflation. AAP · Oct 15, 2024
Austerity and recession: 3 simple graphs that explain New Zealand’s economic crisis Economists working on macroeconomic policy – things like taxes and spending, interest rates and border controls on flows of trade and money – often refer to a set of key relationships governments can influence. In the textbooks, each of those relationships is drawn as a curve in a graph. The Conversation · Oct 15, 2024
Not so jolly: Retailers warn of minimal sales growth during the holiday season The largest retail trade group in the United States says it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday season but the growth in sales to be slower than last year due to concerns over persistent inflation and prices The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024
Wall Street wants a strong economy. It also wants Fed rate cuts. The two aren’t necessarily compatible Wall Street wants the Fed to keep cutting to a normalized rate level. It might not happen as quickly as they’d like. Fortune · Oct 15, 2024
Why are mortgage rates rising and when could they fall again? The Bank of England is still expected to cut its headline lending rate from 5% to 4.75% when its Monetary Policy Committee meets in November Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2024
Here’s why the gap between Americans’ perception of U.S. economic performance and reality has doubled since 2019, according to economists A vast majority of Americans report satisfaction with their economic situation. And yet, most Americans believe the economy is faring poorly. Fortune · Oct 15, 2024
Door opens wider to rate cuts as wages rise at slowest pace for more than two years The unemployment rate continued to ease, falling to 4% in June to August, down from 4.1% in May to July. Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2024
Trump's economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say Donald Trump has vowed that if voters return him to the White House, “inflation will vanish completely.” The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024
3 Gold Mining Stocks to Buy for Portfolio Safety As gold is often seen as a safe-haven asset, gold mining companies tend to benefit when gold prices rise, offering a hedge against inflation, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical risks. Thus, amid this, it could be ideal to invest in solid gold stocks AngloGold Ashanti (AU), Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), and… StockNews.com · Oct 14, 2024
3 Commodity ETFs to Buy for Inflation Protection Commodity ETFs can offer inflation protection because the prices of physical goods tend to rise with inflation. By investing, you can benefit from the increasing value of commodities during inflationary periods while also gaining diversification across various sectors. Let’s examine the fundamentals of commodity ETFs such as the iShares S&P… StockNews.com · Oct 14, 2024
The government spent twice what it needed to on economic support during COVID, modelling shows The independent inquiry into the government’s COVID response is due to report on October 25. The Conversation · Oct 14, 2024
Economists say inflation likely higher under Trump than Harris For economists wary about prices under a Trump presidency, the Republican nominee’s tariff plans loom large. Fortune · Oct 14, 2024
Dynamite News · Oct 14, 2024 Retail inflation rises to 5.49% in September In previous two months, retail inflation stood at 3.65% in August 2024 and 3.54% in July 2024. The-CPI based inflation was 5.02 per cent in September. Read further on Dynamite News:
StockNews.com · Oct 14, 2024 3 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy and Hold for Decades The U.S. presidential elections influence more than just politics—they often trigger stock market volatility. In such times of uncertainty, dividend growth stocks might offer stability and dependable income. Thus, investing in Target (TGT), Kimberly-Clark (KMB), and Genuine Parts (GPC) may ensure steady cash flow and long-term growth. Read more….
The Conversation · Oct 14, 2024 The remarkable career of Tito Mboweni: from South African freedom fighter to central bank governor and trusted politician It is sad to write about Tito Mboweni in the past tense.
International Business Times · Oct 14, 2024 With Inflation Down, ECB Eyes Faster Tempo Of Rate Cuts The European Central Bank is expected to lower interest rates again this week as anxiety about inflation in the eurozone fades and concerns over sluggish growth mount.
AAP · Oct 14, 2024 Inflation green shoots could spell earlier rates relief A cooling rental market and slower pay growth hint at a disinflationary pulse some economists hope could deliver borrowers an early Christmas present.
International Business Times · Oct 13, 2024 Tariffs, Tax Cuts, Energy: What Is In Trump's Economic Plan? Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wants to bring back US manufacturing and lower costs, relying on tariffs to boost US coffers and exert pressure on other countries -- but the reality is less straightforward.
AAP · Oct 13, 2024 Jobs market on display as inflation picture brightens Employment data for September is the main event on this week's economic calendar, pointing to the state of Australia's job market and wider economy.
Barchart · Oct 11, 2024 Stocks Settle Higher as US Banks Post Solid Earnings Results The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up by +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.97%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.15%. Stocks on Friday settled moderately higher, with the S&P 500 and...
StockNews.com · Oct 11, 2024 Why Its Time to Buy Small Cap Stocks The S&P 500 (SPY) is making new record highs, but oddly small caps are heading lower in October. Why is that? And why does 44 year investment veteran say that now is the perfect time to buy up small caps for a big rally ahead? Read on for more.
Barchart · Oct 11, 2024 S&P 500 Climbs to a Record High as US Bank Earnings Impress The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.11%. Stocks today are moderately higher, with the S&P 500 and Dow...
Fortune · Oct 11, 2024 Jamie Dimon says global politics are 'treacherous and getting worse'—so he's preparing for anything In JPMorgan Chase's third-quarter earnings release, Jamie Dimon also mentioned inflation, national debt, and trade restructuring.