You Need a Retirement Contingency Plan: Five Steps to Get It Done Planning for the unknown in retirement might sound impossible, but you can manage it by breaking it down into these five components. Kiplinger · Jul 28, 2024
US Fed Could Open The Door To A September Rate Cut This Week The US Federal Reserve may signal this week that interest rate cuts are on the way -- although it is widely expected to remain on pause until its next rate decision in September. International Business Times · Jul 28, 2024
Pivotal inflation print to set scene for rates call Eyes will be fixed on quarterly inflation data which could land hot enough to trigger a rate hike at a time when other advanced economies are talking cuts. AAP · Jul 28, 2024
Kamala Harris Faces Economic Challenges As Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee, focuses on economic initiatives, faces criticism on inflation, and aligns with Biden's proposals. Top News · Jul 27, 2024
Rachel Reeves to delay some of Tories’ ‘unfunded’ road and hospital projects Chancellor attempts to plug £20bn hole in spending but will commit to above-inflation public sector pay rise The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024
Stock Market Today: Dow Adds 654 Points as 3M Stock Explodes Higher It was a risk-on day for stocks thanks to an upbeat inflation reading and impressive earnings from 3M and Deckers. Kiplinger · Jul 26, 2024
Bank of England’s interest rate decision on a knife-edge, economists say Economists are split over whether the Bank’s policymakers will decide it is the right time to reduce rates on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2024
Harris on climate: Better than Biden? Biden did more to address climate change than any previous president. Will Harris be willing to go further? Salon · Jul 26, 2024
Dollar Slightly Lower as T-note Yields Fall After Dovish US Deflator The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is trading slightly lower by -0.06%. The dollar is being undercut by today's -4.7 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield to 4.194%, which followed the dovish US PCE deflator report, the Fed's preferred inflation measure. Today's PCE deflator report was close to expectations... Barchart · Jul 26, 2024
Russia Raises Key Rate To 18% To Curb Inflation Russia's Central Bank raises key lending rate to 18.00% to combat inflation amid sanctions and overheated economy. Top News · Jul 26, 2024
Fed Expected To Cut Interest Rates As Inflation Cools Latest data shows low inflation, potential interest rate cuts by the Fed, and steady economic growth in the U.S. Top News · Jul 26, 2024
Your food is more expensive – are US corporate profits to blame? Many companies such as Chipotle and McDonald’s are seeing profits jump as they continue raising prices, an analysis finds The Guardian - US · Jul 26, 2024
Russian Central Bank Hikes Key Rate To Fight Inflation Russia's central bank raised its key interest to 18 percent on Friday, the sixth hike in just over a year as it seeks to tame soaring price rises. International Business Times · Jul 26, 2024
Fed's preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation measure remained low last month, bolstering evidence that price pressures are steadily cooling and setting the stage for the Fed to begin cutting interest rates this fall The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024
Roll Call · Jul 26, 2024 FactCheck updates how the US has performed under Biden - Roll Call From FactCheck.org: how the U.S. has fared under Joe Biden under a broad array of measurements, including economics and immigration.
International Business Times · Jul 26, 2024 US Fed's Favored Inflation Measure Cools Further In June The US Federal Reserve's favored inflation measure eased further in June, according to government data published Friday, in more good news for policymakers ahead of next week's interest rate decision.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024 Eight charts that lay bare Labour’s spending inheritance from Tories Rachel Reeves will next week highlight figures showing a tougher picture than Osborne received in 2010
Fortune · Jul 26, 2024 Unilever lauds ‘carry-over pricing’ from historic inflation for $6.4 billion profits The Ben & Jerry's owner says its starting to see negative pricing in some markets, but Europeans are still absorbing the group's rising costs.
Barchart · Jul 26, 2024 S&P Futures Climb as Key U.S. Inflation Data Looms September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are trending up +0.82% this morning, signaling a rebound from yesterday’s slump, while investors looked ahead to the release of the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge.
Top News · Jul 26, 2024 Economic Challenges Persist Despite Wage Growth And Inflation Decline Vice President Kamala Harris faces economic challenges in securing Democratic nomination amidst inflation and rising costs.
International Business Times · Jul 26, 2024 In Swing State Pennsylvania, Middle Class Struggles To Get By The giant steelworks that greets visitors to Allentown, Pennsylvania once symbolized the city's success as an industrial hub.
Barchart · Jul 25, 2024 Stocks Continue Lower on Economic Concerns and Negative Earnings Surprises The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.51%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.06%. US stocks on Thursday added to Wednesday's plunge, when the S&P 500 index...
Barchart · Jul 25, 2024 Consolidation Could Lead to A Breakout The United States 30-year Treasury bond futures are a critical benchmark for long-dated interest rates. While the futures remain in a bearish market that began at the 2020 record high, 2024 has been an inside year, trading within the low-to-high range established in 2023. As bonds consolidate, the potential for…
Barchart · Jul 25, 2024 Stocks Stabilize on Reduced Fears About A Weaker Economy The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.86%. US stocks are mixed today following Wednesday's plunge, when the S&P 500 index fell...
Top News · Jul 25, 2024 US GDP Growth Surges To 2.8% In Latest Report US economy shows signs of a 'soft landing' as GDP growth exceeds expectations. Inflation and wage growth slowing down, with debates on potential shifts in ...