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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.

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

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

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S&P 500 Closes Lower Despite Positive Tech News

S&P 500 Closes Lower Despite Positive Tech News

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday fell by -0.48%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell by -1.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) rose by +0.50%. Tech stocks saw support Friday from positive earnings news...

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Dollar Undercut by Lower T-note Yield While Gold Sees Support from Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell slightly by -0.04%. Meanwhile, EUR/USD (^EURUSD ) rose by +0.04%, and USD/JPY (^USDJPY ) fell by -0.55%. The dollar fell Friday due to the small -0.8 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield, which undercut the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar also...

Forget about that hot GDP report—small companies are being ‘garroted’ by the ‘7 Fed Horsemen of the Apocalypse,’ top strategist warns

Société Générale’s Albert Edwards believes “greedflation” boosted pandemic profits, but now that’s over, and AI optimism isn’t enough to stave off a collapse.

Inflation Report Likely Keeps Fed Rates “Higher-For-Longer”

Today’s PCE deflator report was in line with market expectations but was sufficiently high to support the market’s current thesis that the Fed will keep interest rates higher-for-longer. The PCE deflator is the Fed’s preferred inflation measure. The market this week reduced the chances for a Fed hike in December,...

Tech Stocks Rebound Higher on Positive Amazon and Intel News

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 down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.96%. The broader indexes are higher today after positive earnings...

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Markets Today: Stocks Rebound Higher on Positive Amazon and Intel News

Markets Today: Stocks Rebound Higher on Positive Amazon and Intel News

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.23%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.63%. Stock index futures this morning are trading higher after positive earnings news from Amazon.com late Thursday boosted tech stocks. The positive Amazon.com news followed the sharp...

‘Double Income, No Kid’ couples have $150,000 more to their name than couples with children

‘Double Income, No Kid’ couples have $150,000 more to their name than couples with children

DINKs lavish holidays and designer lifestyle doesn’t compare with the financial burden that comes with having children, the Fed's research shows.

Nasdaq Futures Climb on Upbeat Amazon and Intel Results, U.S. Inflation Data Looms

Nasdaq Futures Climb on Upbeat Amazon and Intel Results, U.S. Inflation Data Looms

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are trending up +0.86% this morning as upbeat earnings results from Amazon and Intel boosted sentiment, while investors braced for a reading on the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge.

Nasdaq Futures Climb on Upbeat Amazon and Intel Results, U.S. Core PCE Data in Focus

Nasdaq Futures Climb on Upbeat Amazon and Intel Results, U.S. Core PCE Data in Focus

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are trending up +0.86% this morning as upbeat earnings results from Amazon and Intel boosted sentiment, while investors braced for a reading on the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge.

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

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

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Meta Sparks a Sharp Sell-off in Tech Stocks

Meta Sparks a Sharp Sell-off in Tech Stocks

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday fell by -1.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell by -0.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell by -1.81%. Stocks Thursday were led lower by tech stocks, which...

The mortgage rate shock hitting the housing market has years left to run, Capital Economics says

The mortgage rate shock hitting the housing market has years left to run, Capital Economics says

In fact, we may never see pandemic-era mortgage rates again, other experts say.

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Dollar Sees Support from Strong U.S. Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.07%. Bullish factors included generally strong U.S. economic news and safe-haven demand with the sharp sell-off in stocks. The dollar was undercut by a sharp -11 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield and reduced expectations for Fed tightening. U.S. Q3 GDP...

Joe Biden is taking a victory lap after the latest blowout GDP report and says the much-feared recession is canceled, but Wall Street is dubious

The Biden administration celebrated the surge in U.S. GDP growth Thursday, but economists and analysts warn it could be the last hurrah for an ailing economy.

Odds Drop to Zero for a Rate Hike at Next Week’s FOMC Meeting

The markets are discounting the odds at effectively zero that the FOMC, at its meeting next Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct 31-Nov 1), will raise its funds rate target by +25 bp. The November federal fund futures contract (ZQX23 ) today is trading at a rate of 5.33% (i.e., 100 –...

Meta Is Latest Big Tech Company to Disappoint the Markets

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.09%. Stocks today are lower on disappointing news from Meta...

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US economy accelerated to a strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed rate hikes

Even though the painful inflation of the past two years has soured many people’s view of the economy, millions have remained willing to splurge on vacations, concert tickets and sports events.

Markets Today: Stocks Under Pressure as Meta Is Latest Tech Company to Disappoint

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.43%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.63%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately lower on disappointing news from Meta Platforms (META ), which is down more than -4% in pre-market trading after...

Stocks Plunge Before the Open as Earnings Worries Weigh on Sentiment, U.S. GDP Data and ECB Decision in Focus

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.50%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.87% this morning as disappointing earnings reports and elevated Treasury yields weighed on sentiment while investors geared up for a flurry of U.S. economic data and more corporate earnings results.

The Independent UK

Strong US economic growth for last quarter likely reflected consumers' resistance to Fed rate hikes

The government is expected to report stellar growth for the U.S. economy during the July-September quarter, highlighting the durability of consumer and business spending despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool the expansion with high interest rates

Stocks Slump as Technology Stocks Plunge on Alphabet’s Disappointing Earnings

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -1.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.47%. Stocks on Wednesday retreated, with the S&P 500...

Big Tech Losses Weigh on Overall Market as Alphabet Slumps

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.89%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.35%. Stocks this morning are moderately lower as some disappointing...

The man who named the bond vigilantes 40 years ago just crowned a new king as the bond market goes through a multitrillion-dollar wobble

Bill Ackman, who just reversed a big get against Treasuries, is the new king imposing government fiscal discipline.

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