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Asian stock markets are mixed after signs of enduring upward pressure on American prices added to expectations of higher interest rates for longer

WASHINGTON — The search firm hired by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to help find a new president includes among its executives the wife of Austan Goolsbee, the person ultimately picked for the role.

Robinhood and Coinbase ended the month down 6.6% and 1.3%, respectively.

Rising interest rates and recession fears have been weighing on the stock market. Semiconductor stock Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) has declined in price over the past month. And considering the macro uncertainties, should you buy, sell or hold VSH in March 2023? Continue reading to find out.

Despite widespread headwinds, experts believe the U.S. economy might avoid a recession this year. Additionally, value stocks have been outperforming growth, and we think Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) and Kroger (KR), which seem to be trading at discounts, could be ideal buys for 2023 and beyond. Keep reading.

An unexpected spike in inflation in January prompted questions to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen over whether a recession is inevitable.

As inflation climbed higher than economists’ anticipation, equities signal extreme volatility and dashing hopes of a Fed pivot. With the likelihood of a downturn in upcoming months, adding more of fundamentally sound Dow stocks Walmart (WMT), Cisco Systems (CSCO), and McDonald's (MCD) could help garner significant returns. Keep reading….

Amid a seesawing economy and a highly volatile market backdrop, fundamentally sound stocks General Motors (GM) and Limbach Holdings (LMB) could be smart picks to consider when recessionary alarms ring. Read more….

With Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) rising sequentially and the jobs market remaining tight in January, the stock market is expected to remain volatile in the upcoming months. Hence, it could be wise to invest in quality ETFs, Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund (VEA), Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Fund (VYMI),…

After a challenging year, growth stocks are expected to stage a recovery this year amid easing inflation and the Fed’s downshift on monetary policy tightening. Furthermore, recent strong economic data fed investors' and economists’ hopes that the economy could achieve a soft landing. Hence, it could be wise to buy…

The early-year market rally witnessed a reversal, with inpouring macro data, the Fed’s hawkish comments, and recessionary fears. However, on the flip side, a bull market can still materialize with economic growth remaining strong. Therefore, we think quality stocks UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Salesforce (CRM) might…