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Washington turns hostile on crypto

The White House is closing a door the industry fought hard to open.

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Türkiye’s Lira Slips to Fresh Record Low

Türkiye’s lira hit a fresh record low of 18.85 against the dollar in early trade on Monday as a strong greenback and geopolitical risks weighed on the currency. Emerging market currencies had come under broad pressure after the dollar rallied sharply on Friday in the wake of a strong US…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asian stocks sink after US jobs data fan rate hike fears

Asian stock markets are lower after strong U.S. jobs data fanned fears of more interest rate hikes to cool inflation

The Independent UK

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ASX slips despite Newcrest takeover boost as traders worry about interest rate rises — as it happened

The ASX followed Wall Street's interest-rate-inspired decline, despite receiving a big boost from takeover target Newcrest. See how the day's events unfolded with insights from our business reporters and market experts.

ABC News

Is This the End of the 2023 Market Rally?

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis point rate hike, a smaller increase than what we grew accustomed to in 2022. Inflation appeared to be moving back into a controlled place. The S&P 500 (SPY) cheered and continued to rally, leading to one of the strongest starts to the…

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State of the Union: Biden sees economic glow, GOP sees gloom

Going into Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Joe Biden sees a nation with a glowing economic future

The Independent UK

Markets are surging as fears about the economy fade. Why the optimists could be wrong

The markets have rallied this year as investors believe inflation will continue to ease and that the economy will avoid a recession – but it could end in tears.

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Texas is well-positioned to weather a potential national recession, Dallas Fed economist says

Despite worries of a national recession, Texas’ robust labor force and strong energy sector could help it fare relatively well in a potential 2023 slowdown.

The Texas Tribune

What to know before using a business credit card for your small business

Credit cards are the second most popular type of financing for small business owners.

Fortune

2 High-Flying Growth Stocks to Buy Now

As inflation continues to ease, the Fed recently raised interest rates by 25 bps, lower than its December hike of 50 bps. With the continued slowdown in rate hikes and the economy moving in the right direction, a soft landing for the economy looks increasingly possible to most analysts. Hence,…

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3 Stocks to Help Protect Your Portfolio

Although interest rates were raised by only a quarter of a percentage point, the Fed is not expected to cut rates anytime soon. This is expected to fuel recessionary conditions. Amid this backdrop, investors could look to buy fundamentally strong stocks General Motors (GM), Stellantis (STLA), and Textron (TXT) to…

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January’s ‘eye-popping’ jobs report is going to make the Fed’s inflation battle even harder

“Unless this labor market strength turns out to be a one-month blip…the Fed is likely to dig in and keep rates higher for longer,” BMO Wealth Management’s chief investment strategist, Yung-Yu Ma, said.

Fortune

3 Stocks to Stay Far Away From in 2023

Rejoiced by the optimism flowing in the market, the stock market has rallied recently. However, market experts expect the sizzling rally to end, as recession risks have only been postponed. Given this backdrop, investors should stay away from fundamentally weak stocks Uber Technologies (UBER), Snap Inc. (SNAP), and Peloton Interactive…

StockNews.com

Blockbuster jobs data reflects a mind-blowing labor market

Jobs reports simply don't get any better than the one we received this morning.

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2 Nasdaq Stocks to Buy Like There's No Tomorrow

After a brutal sell-off last year, the Nasdaq Composite index has started this year on a positive note. Moreover, easing inflation and the Fed’s smaller rate hike have rekindled optimistic market sentiments. Given this backdrop, investors should buy fundamentally sound Nasdaq stocks PepsiCo (PEP) and Comcast (CMCSA) like there’s no…

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The Safest Stock to Buy on Wall Street Right Now

With the recent market rally hinged on hopes of an end to the Fed’s hawkishness in the foreseeable future, strong fundamentals of Pfizer (PFE) for excellent value could help investors secure decent risk-adjusted returns on their investments. Read on….

The Independent UK

An unexpected job surge confounds the Fed's economic models

Does the Federal Reserve have it wrong

Tribune News Service

US payrolls surprise with surge as jobless rate hits 53-year low

The U.S. labor market burned red-hot in January as hiring unexpectedly surged and unemployment fell to a 53-year low, defying recession forecasts and adding pressure on the Federal Reserve to keep raising interest rates.

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US adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes

January’s gains were broad-based across industries. A category that includes restaurants and bars added 99,000 jobs. Professional and business services jobs, including bookkeepers and consultants, rose by 82,000.

The Independent UK

US adds 517,000 jobs in January as Federal Reserve raises interest rates

Comes as Biden and McCarthy begin debt ceiling negotiations

Bangkok Post

Surge in US hiring surprises markets

WASHINGTON: US job gains surged unexpectedly last month as unemployment slipped to its lowest rate in more than five decades, government data showed on Friday, despite efforts to cool economic activity.

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3 Smart Stocks to Buy for a Potential Recession

Despite the cooling inflation, the Fed is not expected to cut rates in 2023 as it is committed to achieving its 2% inflation target. Continued rate hikes, albeit at a lower rate, could potentially push the economy into a recession this year. Amid lingering recession fears, it could be wise…

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US adds 517,000 jobs in January in huge gain for labor market

Total is far higher than what economists expected even as Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates to bring down inflation

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2 Sorry Stocks to Sell in February

Although moderating inflation has raised investor confidence, the Fed has signaled its intention of further rate hikes. Moreover, with recessionary fears looming, the stock market could be volatile for a while. Against this backdrop, fundamentally weak stocks Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Rivian Automotive (RIVN) might be best avoided now.…

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U.S. economy adds whopping 517,000 jobs in January

The numbers are more than double the 190,000 forecasters anticipated.

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