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How a spring UK budget could fire the starting gun for an early election

UK economic prospects are bleak but an agenda-setting fiscal event such as sweeping tax cuts in March offers another roll of the dice

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2023

3 Trending Food Maker Stock Buys Showing Gains

As inflation continues its downward trend, food manufacturers will stand to benefit as food consumption is likely to grow. Moreover, population growth, the use of technology, expansion into newer markets, and changing consumer preferences are all expected to boost the industry’s prospects. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to…

StockNews.com · Dec 27, 2023

Will a Soft-Landing Hurt Megacap Tech Stocks?

The scenario of a soft landing for the U.S. economy is increasingly likely as inflation slows, bond yields decline, and the economy continues to grow. An economic soft landing would be a positive factor for equity markets. However, it may also dim the prospects of the seven megacap tech stocks...

Barchart · Dec 27, 2023

Offshore wind in the U.S. hit headwinds in 2023. Here's what you need to know

Rising interest rates, inflation, and global supply chain issues brought delays in 2023 for the offshore wind industry, but also some projects began generating energy.

WEKU · Dec 27, 2023

Holiday spending is up. Shoppers are confident, but not giddy

Consumer spending from Nov. 1 through Christmas Eve rose 3.1% year over year, new data show, a figure in line with the decade leading up to the pandemic and another positive sign for the economy.

WEKU · Dec 27, 2023

"Is Ram Mandir real issue? Talk about inflation, employment": Congress leader Sam Pitroda

As the country is preparing for the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has raised a question read furthor on Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Dec 27, 2023

Chicago Christmas shoppers spend big despite inflation fears

Early data from Mastercard SpendingPulse said overall spending nationwide for the holiday season was up about 3% amid signs shoppers were deliberate but not stingy.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Economic lookahead: As we ring in 2024, can the US economy continue to avoid a recession?

With economic forecasters rewriting their 2024 outlooks following recent moves from the Federal Reserve, The Conversation turned to two financial economists to share their thoughts on the upcoming year.

The Conversation · Dec 26, 2023

The Year of Bad Vibes

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Reason · Dec 26, 2023

Stock Index Futures Tick Higher on Expectations for Fed Rate Cuts Next Year

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are up +0.14%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH24) are up +0.18% this morning as trading resumed after the Christmas holiday, with investors looking ahead to earlier and deeper interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve next year following a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation…

Barchart · Dec 26, 2023