Why You Should Expect a Lower Social Security COLA for 2025 Avoid the COLA social security dip in 2025 with a Health Savings Account Kiplinger · Sep 9, 2024
Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.74%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.95% this morning, partially rebounding from Friday’s losses driven by weaker-than-expected U.S. payroll numbers, while investors looked ahead to the release of U.S. inflation data later in the week. Barchart · Sep 9, 2024
Harris wins the debate with 5 answers What Kamala Harris will have to say to win the debate Salon · Sep 9, 2024
China Consumer Prices Edge Up To Six-month High In August Chinese consumer inflation ticked up slightly in August to a six-month high, official data showed Monday, but the reading missed expectations and did little to soothe worries about sluggish spending in the world's number two economy. International Business Times · Sep 9, 2024
ECB To Deliver Fresh Rate Cut As Inflation Cools The European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates again this week as inflation drifts back down towards its two-percent target, but policymakers will likely stay tight-lipped on future moves. International Business Times · Sep 9, 2024
Economic woes to cast shadow as parliament returns Labor is bracing for an attack on its economic management after the latest figures laid bare the hip pocket pain being felt across Australian households. AAP · Sep 8, 2024
Treasurer distances himself from his former boss’ Reserve Bank attack Treasurer Jim Chalmers has distanced himself from the strident attack his one-time boss Wayne Swan launched on the Reserve Bank, which the former treasurer accused of “putting economic dogma over rational decision-making”. The Conversation · Sep 8, 2024
What vibes? Trump economy was a mess Trump's outrageous claims must not stand — Democrats have been far better at managing the economy since FDR Salon · Sep 8, 2024
Treasurer backs inflation target, despite rates risk Jim Chalmers has acknowledged there's tension between fiscal and monetary policy, but argues the government and the central bank have the same objective. AAP · Sep 8, 2024
2 Ways to Invest in a 'Soft Landing' for Stocks As the Federal Reserve aims for a 'soft landing' to tame inflation without harming the economy, regional banks are poised to benefit, and two ETFs, the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT) and the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE), offer a strategic way to invest in this sector. Barchart · Sep 7, 2024
How Inflation Breaks Our Brains From salt riots to toilet paper runs, history shows that rising prices make consumers—and voters—grumpy and irrational. Reason · Sep 7, 2024
How to Deal With Inflation: Advice From a Financial Adviser Higher prices are hitting everyone, but if you're especially hurting, here are some ways that could help you to cope. Kiplinger · Sep 7, 2024
Why the mediocre jobs numbers might be a good thing for Kamala Harris A weak employment report is just the latest sign that the Federal Reserve could offer some relief The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024
3 Top-Rated Dividend Aristocrats to Buy for Long-Term Growth Dividend Aristocrats are known for their resilience during economic uncertainty, consistently providing stable income by increasing dividends, even amid inflation and rising unemployment. Hence, it could be wise to invest in top-rated Dividend Aristocrats like Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Target (TGT), and Kimberly-Clark (KMB) for long-term growth. Read on. StockNews.com · Sep 6, 2024
StockNews.com · Sep 6, 2024 3 REITs to Buy for Inflation-Protected Income As real estate usually appreciates in inflationary climates, REITs are the most feasible way to invest. Therefore, it could be wise to explore investments in robust REITs such as American Tower (AMT), Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI), and Simon Property Group (SPG) for inflation-protected income. Keep reading….
Kiplinger · Sep 6, 2024 Will the Election Impact the EV Tax Credit? It’s no secret electric vehicles have become a bit of a political issue. But what does that mean for your EV tax break?
Fortune · Sep 6, 2024 Harris must awaken the nation from the 'sleeper effect' at the debate with Trump—and dispel the oft-repeated falsehood that the booming U.S. economy isn’t doing so well Is the U.S. economy better than it was 4 years ago? Absolutely!
The Conversation · Sep 6, 2024 South Africa’s economy needs a shot in the arm, not austerity: 3 key areas where more public spending would get results For the past 11 years the South African government has pursued a policy of austerity. In recent years, government has reduced per capita spending (adjusted for inflation) by significant amounts. Spending on public services, for example, health and education, for each member of the population has fallen since 2019, from…
Barchart · Sep 5, 2024 Retail’s Perfect Storm: How Inflation And Consumer Slowdown Threaten Discount Stores Discount retailers are navigating a pivotal moment as inflation bites into their already thin margins, forcing price hikes that alienate their price-sensitive customer base
Barchart · Sep 5, 2024 Dollar Ends Lower on Yen Strength and Weak US Labor Market News The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell to a 1-week low and finished down by -0.25%. Strength in the yen Thursday undercut the dollar after stronger-than-expected Japanese wage news pushed the yen to a 1-month high against the dollar. The dollar fell to its low Thursday after the US Aug...
StockNews.com · Sep 5, 2024 3 Insurance Stocks With High Dividend Yields Given the insurance companies’ essential role in providing financial protection to our daily lives, one could consider investing in companies like Prudential Financial (PRU), CNA Financial Corp. (CNA), and Lincoln National Corp. (LNC), with high-dividend-yields. These stocks could help investors hedge inflationary pressures by generating a steady income stream. Read…
AAP · Sep 5, 2024 Landlord's market as property investor lending swells Lending to investors continues to lead the charge and outpace home loans taken out by owner-occupiers.
Fortune · Sep 5, 2024 Even hawkish Federal Reserve bank presidents are ready for a rate cut "The balance of risks has shifted and I am today giving basically equal attention to the maximum employment objective."
The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024 No interest rate cut in the near term and you may have to sell your house: key takeaways from RBA governor’s speech Selling would be bad news for struggling homeowners, but Michele Bullock likely thinks a long period of high inflation would be worse
Barchart · Sep 4, 2024 Dollar Drops as Weak US Economic News Fuels Fed Rate Cut Expectations The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.48%. The dollar retreated Wednesday after the US July trade deficit widened by the most in 2 years. Lower T-note yields Wednesday also weighed on the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated after the US July JOLTS job openings fell more than...