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Oil prices rose for a second straight session on Tuesday, driven by optimism about recovering demand in China, and concerns over supply shortages following the shutdown of a major export terminal after an earthquake in Türkiye. Brent crude futures rose 82 cents, or 1.01%, to $81.81 per barrel by 0300…

Investors’ sentiments improved in recent weeks amid the steady cooling of inflation, the Fed’s downshift on tightening, and easing recession fears. Additionally, a strong job report suggests economic resilience. Amid this, investors should invest in quality stocks Coca-Cola (KO) and Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), which possess solid long-term potential. Keep reading….

Despite the recent positive macro data, the recession possibility remains as the Federal Reserve is expected to keep hiking rates until its target is met. So, dividend-paying healthcare stocks Novartis (NVS) and Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) could be stable investment options to safeguard your portfolios. These stocks are trading under $100.…

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis point rate hike, a smaller increase than what we grew accustomed to in 2022. Inflation appeared to be moving back into a controlled place. The S&P 500 (SPY) cheered and continued to rally, leading to one of the strongest starts to the…

Going into Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Joe Biden sees a nation with a glowing economic future

The markets have rallied this year as investors believe inflation will continue to ease and that the economy will avoid a recession – but it could end in tears.

Does the Federal Reserve have it wrong

The U.S. labor market burned red-hot in January as hiring unexpectedly surged and unemployment fell to a 53-year low, defying recession forecasts and adding pressure on the Federal Reserve to keep raising interest rates.

Total is far higher than what economists expected even as Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates to bring down inflation

U.S. employers added 517,000 jobs in January, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.4% . The job market remains tight, despite signs of a slowing economy.

The pandemic shocks have reshaped the very fabric of the economy.