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Asian Traders Bide Their Time Ahead Of Key US Inflation Data

Asian investors shifted cautiously Tuesday ahead of the release of key US inflation data that could have a huge bearing on the fate of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year.

International Business Times · May 14, 2024

Jim Chalmers delivers 2024 budget speech – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024

Stocks Close Little Changed on Caution Ahead of US Inflation Reports

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed down -0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.21%. US stocks on Monday settled mixed. Higher inflation expectations weighed on stocks Monday after...

Barchart · May 13, 2024

Stocks Slightly Higher Ahead of This Week’s US Inflation Reports

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.19%. US stocks this morning are slightly higher on lower bond yields and some...

Barchart · May 13, 2024

Dollar Slips on Lower Bond Yields and Strength in Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is down by -0.17%. The dollar is under pressure today from lower T-note yields and strength in stocks, which reduces liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar is also being undercut by uncertainty ahead of this week’s US inflation reports. Today's hawkish comments...

Barchart · May 13, 2024

Fed Officials Suggest Few Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Concerns

Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes may have limited impact on Americans' debt burden and inflation, raising concerns about future economic challenges.

Top News · May 13, 2024

Federal budget to remain in the black with forecast surplus of $9.3bn for 2023-24

Jim Chalmers signals cost-of-living relief for those ‘doing it tough’ – but some question the wisdom of adopting stimulatory measures too soon

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024

Assam: Mid-segment businesses hit hard by high tax, inflation, absence of schemes

Assam's mid-segment businesses hope for relief from high taxes, exclusion from schemes, and inflation post-Lok Sabha elections

The Hindu · May 13, 2024

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data and Retail Earnings, Fed Speak on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.15%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.26% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of U.S. inflation data, quarterly earnings reports from retail heavyweights, and a parade of Fed speakers.

Barchart · May 13, 2024

Stock Rally Tamed By Stagflation Fears—What Is Next?

Last week's rally followed the previous two weeks' rally and was driven by better earnings from semiconductor giant Taiwan Semiconductor and steady bond yields.

International Business Times · May 13, 2024