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Labor, Inflation Numbers Propel Stock Rally – What Is Ahead?

One of the catalysts for last week's gains was Friday's November labor market report. It showed that the U.S. economy continued to churn new jobs at a moderate pace in line with Wall Street's expectations.

International Business Times

Goldman Sachs’s chief economist says the market may be getting ahead of itself on rate cuts—and decreases won’t come as soon as people hope

"The risk of recession is, in my view, quite low. We're at 15% in the next 12 months."

Fortune

Fed is set to leave interest rates unchanged while facing speculation about eventual rate cuts

With inflation edging closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, its policymakers are facing — and in some cases fueling — hopes that they will make a decisive shift in policy and cut interest rates next year, possibly as soon as spring

The Independent UK

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Stocks Set to Open Lower as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data and Fed Meeting

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.15%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.27% this morning as market participants braced for the release of U.S. inflation data and looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s last monetary policy committee meeting of the year due later in the…

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Asian Markets Mixed Ahead Of US Inflation Data, Fed Decision

Asian markets diverged Monday as investors awaited key US data and a Federal Reserve policy decision after labour figures last week suggested the US central bank was on course to deliver a soft landing for the economy while reining in inflation.

International Business Times

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after Wall Street hits 2023 high

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street reached a 20-month high ahead of a week that includes essential U.S. inflation data and a final rate decision of the year by the Federal Reserve

The Independent UK

CPI, Rate Announcement and Other Key Thing to Watch This Week

Last week was pretty quiet with S&P 500 ($SPX) (SPY) trading in a range between 4,546 and 4,609.

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What Is Quantitative Easing?

Quantitative easing is one strategy the Federal Reserve uses to stimulate the economy. Here's how it works.

Kiplinger

Bank of England, Fed and ECB poised to leave interest rates on hold

Stubbornly high inflation forces central banks to avoid cuts, but markets expect falls next year

The Guardian - UK

US Fed Expected To Pause Again As Inflation Edges Closer To Target

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates at a 22-year high for a third consecutive meeting on Wednesday as it continues to fight elevated inflation.

International Business Times

The Fed watcher who called the 2007 housing bubble expects interest rates to stay high for ‘much, much, much longer.’ It’s payback for the unsustainable ‘free money era’

Jim Grant of Grant's Interest Rate Observer believes it will take years to undo the kinks from a decade of ultra-low interest rates.

Fortune

Stocks Finish Higher on U.S. Economic Optimism

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.39%. Stocks on Friday settled moderately higher, with the S&P...

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A 'soft landing' or a recession? How each one might affect America's households and businesses

The solid hiring revealed in Friday’s jobs report for November, along with a raft of other recent economic data, is boosting hopes that the U.S. economy will achieve a “soft landing” next year rather than a widely feared recession

The Independent UK

Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Higher After Strong November Jobs Report

The unemployment rate ticked lower last month, while annual wage growth eased.

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Dollar Gains on Strong U.S. Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.45% and posted a 3-week high. The dollar moved higher Friday after stronger-than-expected U.S. economic reports on Nov payrolls and Dec consumer sentiment dampened speculation the Fed would begin cutting rates as soon as Q1. The dollar fell back from its...

Fortune

Unemployment rate drops to 3.7%, and experts say it’s another ‘soft landing’ signal that will leave the Fed in limbo

“The recession that seemed so inevitable at the end of 2022 still hasn’t arrived and may not come anytime soon,” said Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer of the Independent Advisor Alliance.

StockNews.com

Why is December 13th Important to Stock Investors?

The S&P 500 (SPY) has been on quite a run since the Fed meeting on 11/1. Thus, it is important to note that the next meeting on December 13th will also be a catalyst for stocks. The main question is...will that be good or bad for stocks? To help out,…

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Jobs Growth Beats Expectations in November: What the Experts Are Saying

The jobs report keeps the economy on track for a soft landing, but rate cut hopes may be premature.

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Stocks Rally as Soft-Landing Prospects Improve

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.22%. Stocks this morning are moderately higher, with the S&P...

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The Unemployment Rate Declines to 3.7% and Nonfarm Payrolls Rise by 199,000

Morning Markets The S&P 500 Index ( $SPX ) ( SPY ) is up +0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ( $DOWI ) ( DIA ) is up +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ( $IUXX ) ( QQQ ) is up +0.33%. Stocks are higher this morning, despite the...

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U.S. Economy Forecast 2024: Will There Be a Recession or a ‘Soft Landing’?

For over a year now, economists have been predicting a recession. Here's the updated 2024 forecast for the U.S. economy, and why a recession does not look likely - at least, not for now.

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Markets Today: Stocks Tumble as Bond Yields Jump on a Strong U.S. Payroll Report

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.35%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.67%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately lower as bond yields jumped after the monthly U.S. payroll report showed a larger-than-expected increase in nonfarm payrolls and an...

The Guardian - US

US economy adds 199,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls slightly

Jobless rate down to 3.7% as world’s largest economy grapples with interest rates and American policymakers plot next moves

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S&P Futures Slip as Investors Await Key U.S. Jobs Report

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending down -0.20% this morning as market participants looked ahead to a pivotal monthly U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for clues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook.

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S&P Futures Tread Water as Investors Await Key U.S. Jobs Report

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending up +0.04% this morning as market participants looked ahead to a pivotal monthly U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for clues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook.

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