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Stocks Push Higher as Dovish Fed Comments Knock Bond Yields Lower

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.32%. Stocks this morning are mildly higher on a decline...

Barchart · Oct 11, 2023

Most millennials and Gen Zers feel they have it a lot harder than their parents did in today's economy

Recessions, inflation, an overpriced housing market, and student debt have all made the American Dream feel out of reach for younger generations.

Fortune · Oct 11, 2023

IMF sees bleaker economic times ahead for Australia, but the picture’s not all bad

Global assessment says country’s in better position this year than forecast six months ago, but revises down growth outlook to a historically bad 1.2%

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023

S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes and U.S. PPI Data

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending up +0.17% this morning as investors looked ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve’s September policy meeting minutes while also gearing up for crucial U.S. PPI data.

Barchart · Oct 11, 2023

Flights begin taking off from Luton airport again after fire, as officials suggest blaze accidental – as it happened

Birkenstock to float in New York with market value of $8.6bn (£7bn), as IMF/World Bank hold annual meetings in MarrakechLuton airport closed and flights suspended after huge fire in car park

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

Congress slams the Modi government for transferring CAG officials

Congress accuses govt of intimidating CAG officers who exposed corruption in schemes; demands transfer orders be revoked. Modi govt accused of mafia-style tactics to silence those who expose corruption. CAG report showed 1400% cost inflation & tendering irregularities in Dwarka Expressway, faulty bidding practices & 60% cost inflation in Bharatmala.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Stocks End Higher on an Improved Outlook for a Fed Pause

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.52%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.56%. Stocks on Tuesday posted moderate gains, with the...

Barchart · Oct 10, 2023

Dollar Weighed Down by the Outlook for a Fed Pause

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.23% and posted a 1-week low. A rally in stocks on Tuesday curbed the liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar was also under pressure Tuesday after comments from Atlanta Fed President Bostic bolstered speculation the Fed is heading toward a...

Barchart · Oct 10, 2023

Stocks Gain on the Outlook for Pause in Fed Rate Hikes

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.71%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.83%. Stocks this morning are moderately higher, with the S&P...

Barchart · Oct 10, 2023

Battling to make ends meet? Financial planning expert offers 5 tips on how to build your budget

Every day seems to bring new headlines about rising costs. In Nigeria, unions are threatening to strike amid soaring fuel prices; the country’s inflation rate hit 25% in August. The amount it costs to fill a food basket in South Africa keeps climbing. Ghanaians took to the streets of Accra…

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023