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5 things to know about a stunning week for the economy

The U.S. economy continues to defy gravity, growing rapidly despite high interest rates. Consumer spending is powering the expansion, but it's not clear how long that can last.

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US consumers keep spending briskly even in the face of persistent inflation and high interest rates

An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve showed price increases remained elevated in September amid brisk consumer spending and strong economic growth

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares rebound following latest tumble on Wall Street. Oil prices gain $1

Asian shares have advanced after the latest tumble on Wall Street

The Independent UK

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Bond markets are being hit hard — and it's likely to impact you

Bonds are being pummeled as investors fear interest rates will stay higher for longer because of high inflation. That will raise borrowing costs across the economy even more.

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Why the average American family's net worth increased 37% during the pandemic

A new survey from the Federal Reserve finds that family finances overall improved in recent years, despite the economic upheaval caused by the pandemic.

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Treasury Yields Reach 17-Year High, Causing Strain In U.S. Bond Market

Surging Treasury Yields Strain U.S. Bond Market, Defying Expectations

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S&P Futures Plunge as Middle East Fears Weigh on Sentiment, Tesla and Netflix Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending down -0.45% this morning as uncertainties lingered in the Middle East, and investors weighed the possibility of further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve while eagerly awaiting earnings results from U.S. heavyweights Tesla and Netflix.

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S&P Futures Drop as Middle East Fears Weigh on Sentiment, Tesla and Netflix Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending down -0.34% this morning as uncertainties lingered in the Middle East, and investors weighed the possibility of further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve while eagerly awaiting earnings results from U.S. heavyweights Tesla and Netflix.

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What the Personal Consumption Expenditures Index says about the US

Closely monitored by the Federal Reserve, personal consumption expenditures are an economic indicator that provide greater insight into how Americans earn, save, and spend.

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1 Million Told To Flee

Plus: Inflation issues, California's "Ebony Alerts," and campus macroaggressions...

Reason

Inflation Won't Go Away Until Congress Gets the Deficit Under Control

The Federal Reserve's higher interest rates were supposed to trigger changes to fiscal policy. So far, that hasn't happened.

Reason

Stock Index Futures Climb on Dovish Fed Comments, PepsiCo Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are up +0.20%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are up +0.26% this morning as comments from Fed officials bolstered bets that the U.S. central bank may stand pat until year-end, while investors continued to evaluate the potential impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Stock Index Futures Climb as Dovish Fed Comments Boost Sentiment, PepsiCo Earnings on Tap

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Stocks Set to Open Lower as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data and FOMC Minutes, Oil Soars on Middle East Conflict

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.59%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.68% this morning as the military conflict in the Middle East dampened risk appetite, while market participants looked ahead to the release of U.S. inflation data and the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s…

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Fourth Quarter Dollar Strength – How to Place Your Bets

The value of the US dollar, like any other currency, is influenced by a complex interplay of economic, political, and market factors. While there is no fixed rule that the US dollar must go up during the last quarter of the year, there are some reasons why it might strengthen…

The Conversation

UK bonds have hit a 25-year high – here's what that means for the economy

It’s been more than a year since the UK economy was thrown into crisis after then-prime minister Liz Truss suggested making a wealth of unfunded tax cuts in her September 2022 mini-budget. But a recent bond market sell-off has now sent borrowing costs rocketing again, pushing the bond market even…

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Global markets advance in subdued trading on US jobs worries

Global shares have mostly gained in cautious trading ahead of an update on the U.S. jobs market

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks mostly rise in subdued trading on US jobs worries

Asian shares are mostly higher in cautious trading after Wall Street drifted to a quiet close on worries about a too-hot U.S. job market

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The Independent UK

Economic spotlight turns to US jobs data as markets are roiled by high rates and uncertainties

Job growth in the United States has remained resilient for the past 2 1/2 years even after high inflation flared and the Federal Reserve jacked up interest rates at the fastest pace in four decades

The Independent UK

The average long-term US mortgage rate surges to 7.49%, its highest level since December 2000

The cost of financing a home surged again this week as the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed to its highest level since December 2000, further dimming the affordability outlook for many would-be homebuyers

Roll Call

Supreme Court sounds skeptical that Congress overstepped spending power - Roll Call

Several justices seemed hesitant to curtail the congressional power to make federal funding decisions in oral arguments Tuesday.

WEKU

Consumer watchdog agency's fate at Supreme Court could nix other agencies too

Payday lenders argue that the CFPB's funding structure is unconstitutional because it's not funded by money appropriated by Congress. The argument threatens the existence of other agencies, too.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian markets sink, with Hong Kong down almost 3% on selling of property stocks

Asian markets have declined following a mixed session on Wall Street, where buying was pressured by rising bond yields

Tom’s Guide

FBI issues serious warning to iPhone and Android users — stop answering these calls ASAP

Phantom hacker scams rely on multiple imposters posing as tech support, bank and government representatives to con potential victims out of their hard-earned cash.

Roll Call

Supreme Court to hear arguments on funding for financial protection agency - Roll Call

The Biden administration wants justices to overturn a ruling that invalidated the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding structure.

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