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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

A veteran market watcher who saw the Fed creating a disaster in 2008 says 'distortions in the economy' today are still the Fed's fault

Jim Grant has been writing the “Interest Rate Observer” every week since 1983—and routinely making prescient predictions.

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Corporate greed, inflation and hunger

"Big Food's staggering increase in earnings shows they did not need to raise prices so high on consumers . . . "

Salon

Fed's Raphael Bostic doesn't see rate cuts until 2024

Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic thinks high consumer spending and strong labor market could continue to push prices higher.

Fortune

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The world is surviving a stronger dollar

The globe has, so far, been able to weather higher interest rates without the devastating consequences some anticipated.

Axios

Stocks Mixed as Hawkish Fed Comments Push Bond Yields Higher

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.05%. U.S. stocks this morning gave up an early advance...

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3 Insurance Stocks Worth Buying in May

Insurers are among the major beneficiaries of a rising interest rate environment. With the Fed unlikely to cut rates anytime soon, the insurance industry will likely benefit. Hence, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong insurance stocks, Everest Re Group (RE), Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), and International General…

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Powell Speech, Debt Ceiling Optimism Lifts Sentiment

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are up +0.39%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM23) are up +0.32% this morning as market participants awaited an update on plans to raise the U.S. debt ceiling while bracing for a key speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Powell Speech, Economic Data

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Bank of England interest rate rise could be the last for a while

The UK’s new 4.5% base rate may seem high, but it’s actually quite low compared to the 1980s and 1990s

Wales Online

U.S. inflation is hard to whip. Here's why.

For the first time in decades, the long-term forces shaping the world economy look inflationary.

Axios

Little progress has been made in curbing too high inflation, Fed's Jefferson says

Federal Reserve governor Philip Jefferson says inflation remains too high and there has been “little progress” made toward bringing it down to the central bank’s 2% target

The Independent UK

Why Are Investors in a “Sticky Situation”?

The S&P 500 (SPY) seems to be going trading in a fairly tight trading range. Yet there are more facts emerging that would lead one to a bearish conclusion. That includes the discussion of Sticky Inflation. You may not have thought much about that...but let me assure you that is…

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US interest rates may stabilise for the year

Local economists say it is possible the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady for one year if US inflation and the labour market remain strong.

Bangkok Post

How much interest could you earn with a savings account? Here’s a look at today’s average rates

Banks are attempting to keep up with the Fed—and compete with each other.

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Stocks Post Mild Losses After Inflation Expectations Unexpectedly Rise

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.37%. Stock indexes Friday gave up early gains and closed...

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip as Consumer Sentiment Slides

Concerns about the debt ceiling also weighed on stocks Friday.

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Dollar Gains as Higher Inflation Expectations are Hawkish for Fed policy

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.63% and posted a 1-1/2 week high. An increase in long-term U.S. inflation expectations boosted T-note yields Friday and strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Also, comments from Fed Governor Bowman were hawkish for Fed policy and bullish for the dollar...

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Best Medical Stock Investors Should Buy in a Recession

Despite the cooling down of inflation, a Fed rate cut is not in sight. Amid recessionary concerns, investing in medical stock Abbott Laboratories (ABT) could be wise given its sound financials and the inherent stability of the medical sector. Let’s take a look at some of the company’s key metrics….

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2 Financial Stocks to Bet on

The financial sector does well in a rising interest rate environment as it enables them to expand their revenues. Amid the current high-interest rate environment, it could be wise for investors to bet on fundamentally strong stocks Enova International, Inc. (ENVA) and Regional Management Corp. (RM). Keep reading.

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Buyers More Confident Home Prices Will Go Down, New Survey Finds

Consumers are feeling optimistic about home prices, according to Fannie Mae’s latest poll, but why?

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2 Gold Stocks With the Biggest Upside Potential

Growing recessionary concerns have led investors to prefer assets that could provide a hedge against market volatility. Gold, considered a ‘safe haven’ during uncertain times, is poised to remain resilient. Given this backdrop, gold stocks B2Gold Corp. (BTG) and DRDGOLD (DRD), with substantial upside potential, could be solid buys now.…

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Stocks Turn Lower as Long-Term Inflation Expectations Unexpectedly Climb

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.33%. U.S. stocks this morning gave up an early advance...

The Independent UK

Biden taps Philip Jefferson to be Fed's vice chair, Kugler as first Hispanic on Fed board

President Joe Biden has nominated Philip Jefferson, a member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, to serve as vice chair of the board

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3 Financial Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist

Financial companies are known to perform well in a rising interest rate environment as higher interest rates boost their profit margins. Given the current high-interest rate environment, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong consumer financial stocks OneMain Holdings (OMF), World Acceptance (WRLD), and EZCORP (EZPW). Read more….

The Guardian - US

The Democrats have a powerful campaign issue: price-gouging corporations

Ask the public: do you want more jobs and higher wages, or huge companies making fatter profits by raising prices?

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