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Janet Yellen says a government shutdown would add to risks of a recession

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is sounding the alarm about the damage a government shutdown could do to the U.S. economy. "It's really reckless and will impose immediate harm," Yellen told NPR.

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An official who spent 4 decades at the Fed says $2 trillion in annual reparations is the least we can do to fix systemic racism: ‘I just don’t want to wait for another generation’

“All of us who have money and power now, we don’t bear any responsibility, we just kind of … hope somebody else will take care of it," says Jeff Fuhrer.

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5 economic shocks are about to hit the U.S. all at the same time: ‘There are storm clouds out there forming that we're all seeing and watching—fearfully’

Jerome Powell was asked if he shares the Fed staff’s view that the economy is headed for a soft landing last month. “No, I would not do that,” he said.

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Stocks Fade Early Gains on Hawkish Fed Comments

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.08%. Stocks on Friday settled mixed. Signs of deceleration...

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Dollar Falls Slightly on Lower Bond Yields and Dovish U.S. Inflation News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.06%. The dollar on Friday posted modest losses. Weaker than expected U.S. economic news on Aug personal spending and Sep MNI Chicago PMI weighed on the dollar. Also, dovish U.S. inflation news Friday knocked T-note yields lower and weighed on the...

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Visa (V) vs. Global Payments (GPN) - Buy or Hold?

As we anticipate the possibility of another rate hike and advancements in technology, the consumer financial services sector stands poised for notable growth in the foreseeable future. Given this, which consumer financial services stock, Visa Inc. (V) or Global Payments (GPN), could generate superior returns? Let’s find out….

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Mortgage rates just hit a 22-year high—it'll continue to be a ‘drag on home sales,’ Realtor.com chief economist says

"Longer-term, higher mortgage rates are likely to be a drag on home sales as costs put buying out of reach, causing many households to delay plans to move."

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Stocks Gain as Global Inflation Decelerates

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.06%. Stocks this morning are moderately higher. Signs of deceleration...

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U.S. Stocks: Will the "October Effect" Add More Volatility After a Dismal September?

September certainly lived up to its reputation as the worst month for stocks. Will the first month of Q4 bring any relief - or will the dreaded "October effect" be at play?

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Stock Market vs. Bond Rate Relationship Revealed

The stock market is affected by many things like the Fed and the economy. However, there is not enough talk about how the movement of bond rates makes stocks more or less attractive. Like how the S&P 500 (SPY) is having a terrible September as bond rates explode higher. Learn…

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Markets Today: Stocks Climb on Dovish Global Inflation News

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.71%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.98%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately higher. U.S. stock futures are climbing on carryover support from a rally in European stocks after today’s news showed...

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Higher gas prices lift Fed's preferred inflation gauge but underlying price pressures remain mild

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve accelerated in August, boosted mainly by higher gas prices

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S&P Futures Climb as Bond Yields Fall Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Data

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending up +0.43% this morning as dovish-leaning remarks from Fed officials and reports of a potential meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders boosted sentiment while investors looked ahead to a reading on the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge.

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Morgan Stanley’s chief investor says the market is stuck in ‘purgatory’ as everyone awaits a recession or rebound in growth

Mike Wilson fears that investors have become overly optimistic after so many 'erroneous' recession predictions, and more stock market pain is coming.

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Stocks Rebound as Bond Yields Turn Lower

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.35%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.84%. Stocks on Thursday posted moderate gains as technology...

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Interest rates: Monetary policy is always political as central banks opt to back the financial sector

As the Bank of Canada prepared to announce its decision on interest rates in early September, Tiff Macklem, the bank’s governor, received imploring letters from premiers spanning both the country and the political spectrum.

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Markets Today: Stocks Up Slightly as the Market Awaits Powell's Comments

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 +0.22%. Stocks are modestly higher, despite rising global...

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Stocks Post Modest Gains as Price Pressure Ease in Germany

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.05%. Stocks this morning are modestly higher. Stocks are wavering...

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Markets Today: Stocks Under Pressure from Rising Bond Yields

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.10%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.29%. Stock index futures this morning are modestly lower on rising global bond yields, as the 10-year T-note yield climbed to a new 16-year high, and the...

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Slightly fewer number of Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs remain rare

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up modestly this week after reaching their lowest level in eight months the previous week, as the labor market continues to defy the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes meant to cool it

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Stocks Tread Water Before the Open as Investors Await Key U.S. GDP Data, Nike Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are up +0.04%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.05% this morning as market participants geared up for a flurry of U.S. economic data while also awaiting speeches from Fed officials and an earnings report from footwear and sports apparel giant Nike.

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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Investors Await Key U.S. GDP Data, Nike Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.18%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.29% this morning as market participants geared up for a flurry of U.S. economic data while also awaiting speeches from Fed officials and an earnings report from footwear and sports apparel giant Nike.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares fall over China worries, Seoul trading closed for a holiday

Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday in subdued trading on looming worries about China property woes

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The economist who’s been predicting a recession for 18 months says the ‘litmus test’ is finally here, especially with oil headed toward $100 a barrel

David Rosenberg said the current situation with the economy is like trying to cancel winter just because it didn’t snow in December. “It hasn’t materialized, dot dot dot, yet.”

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Stocks Settle Mixed as Bond Yields Grind Higher

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.24%. Stocks on Wednesday settled mixed, with the Dow...

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