The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Jerome Powell's 'unmistakably dovish' tone gives investors hope for a mega rate cut next month

“The time has come for policy to adjust,” Powell said in his Jackson Hole speech on Friday.

Fortune · Aug 23, 2024

Stocks Gain as Bond Yields Fall on Dovish Powell

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.87%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.79%. US stocks today are moderately higher, with the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 3-week...

Barchart · Aug 23, 2024

How Will Stocks React to Lower Rates?

The Fed is ready to lower rates as soon as the next meeting on September 18th? This explains the rally for the S&P 500 (SPY) getting ever closer to the all time highs. The real question is what happens after rates get cut??? Steve Reitmeister shares his market outlook along…

StockNews.com · Aug 23, 2024

How fast will interest rates fall? Fed Chair Powell may provide clues in high-profile speech

With the Federal Reserve considered certain to start cutting its benchmark interest rate next month, Chair Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated speech Friday morning at an economic conference will be closely watched for any hints about how many additional rate cuts might be in the pipeline

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024

Mexico City assembly OKs strongest rent control since the 1940s, limiting rises to inflation rate

The legislature of Mexico City has approved the most ambitious rent control law since the 1940s, which will limit increases to the inflation rate each year

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024

US Fed Chair Expected To Signal Support For Rate Cuts

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is widely expected to use a keynote speech at a major central banking conference on Friday to signal support for cutting interest rates ahead of next month's rate decision.

International Business Times · Aug 23, 2024

Elon Musk And Critics Say Kamala Harris' $25K Payment For First-time Homebuyers Is 'Perfect Formula For Inflation'

Harris' signature housing policy calls for up to $25,000 in federal down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers who have paid their rent on time

International Business Times UK · Aug 22, 2024

3 Dividend Aristocrats With Tech-Like Growth

During economic uncertainty, dividend aristocrat stocks are a prudent choice as they provide stable income and shield against inflation. Therefore, it could be wise to consider buying dividend aristocrat stocks like General Dynamics (GD), Clorox (CLX), and Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), which have significant growth potential. Keep reading.

StockNews.com · Aug 22, 2024

Shoppers are so scarred by inflation they’ve cemented new habits to save money—and discount retailers are the big winners

Shoppers are spending less time in one store and visiting a wider array of retailers looking for budget items, according to Placer.ai data.

Fortune · Aug 22, 2024

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says Jerome Powell is too dependent on data and it’s hurting the Fed’s decision-making abilities

The Fed’s reliance on data has made it too slow in deciding whether to cut rates, which could mess up the soft landing, says Fundstrat managing partner Tom Lee.

Fortune · Aug 22, 2024