The U.S. has witnessed?a dramatic spike in its national debt, with an increase of a staggering $240 billion in November?2023 alone. What Happened: The significant rise has sparked concerns about the nation's economic health and stability.
The U.S. has witnessed?a dramatic spike in its national debt, with an increase of a staggering $240 billion in November?2023 alone. What Happened: The significant rise has sparked concerns about the nation's economic health and stability.
The SPDR S&P 500 popped up about 0.5% higher at one point Friday, despite U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing non-farm payrolls came in higher-than-expected, which brought into question whether?the Federal Reserve will?follow through with a rate cut campaign next year.
The consumer sentiment survey conducted by the University of Michigan in December revealed a significant surge in the overall index, surprising economists, and a notable decrease in inflation expectations. In December 2023, the consumer sentiment index rose to 69.4, marking a 13.2% increase from the November figure of 61.3 and 16.1% growth compared to December 2022.
U.S. stocks traded mostly lower this morning, following the release of jobs data on Friday. Following the market opening Friday, the Dow traded down 0.08% to 36,089.67 while the NASDAQ fell 0.24% to 14,306.13. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.12% to 4,580.07. Check This Out: Insiders Buying Bristol-Myers Squibb And 3 Other Stocks ? ? Energy shares rose by 0.8% on Friday.
The pace of employment growth beat economist expectations to the upside in November, indicating a more pronounced strength in the U.S. labor market than initially projected. Non-farm payrolls grew by 199,000 in November, an increase from the 150,000 reported in October and above the expected 180,000, according to Friday?s Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further decline in overall market sentiment, but the index remained in the "Greed" zone on Wednesday. U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index recording losses for the third consecutive day.
Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares (NUGT) was rising about 1.2% higher on Wednesday, continuing to hold steady amid high volatility in the price of spot gold, which came ahead of the November jobs report set to print on Friday and the Federal Open Market Committee meeting next week.
Signs of cooling in the U.S. labor market have begun to surface, leaving investors eagerly awaiting the official November jobs report set to release at 8:30 a.m. ET Friday. This pivotal report comes just ahead of the critical Federal Open Market Committee meeting next week, adding to the high stakes for investors and policymakers alike.
In a year marked by rising interest rates and financial strain, Black Friday 2023 witnessed an unexpected surge in consumer spending, reaching a record $9.8 billion ? a 7.5% increase from the previous year??. This spike in personal spending contrasts sharply with the current state of charitable giving, particularly in toy donations for children in need.
As we approach 2024, the U.S. brokerage industry stands at a critical juncture, eagerly awaiting a shift in fortunes after years of liquidity drainage due to rising interest rates. The team at Bank of America, headed by Craig Siegenthaler, CFA, forecasts a year marked by crucial transformations, primarily influenced by the projected rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
In light of a decelerating economy, ING Economics?is forecasting?a series of interest-rate reductions by the Federal Reserve in 2024. What Happened: This strategic move, involving six rate cuts, is a response to the current economic slowdown, with the first cut expected in the second quarter of 2024 and continuing into 2025.
The U.S. manufacturing sector?s struggle persisted through November, with the Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing Purchasing Managers? Index remaining in contractionary territory at 46.7. This figure, unchanged from October, missed market forecasts of 47.6, marking the thirteenth month of consecutive contraction for the U.S. manufacturing sector.
The U.S. dollar made something of a comeback in the last two days of November, following a month of losses as markets leveraged rising expectations the Federal Reserve will start cutting rates in the first quarter of 2024.
National Bank of Canada (NTIOF) reported its Q4 earnings results on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 06:30 AM. Here's what investors need to know about the announcement. National Bank of Canada (NTIOF) beat estimated earnings by 1.81%, reporting an EPS of $1.69 versus an estimate of $1.66. Revenue was up $179.00 million from the same period last year.
VF Corp?, the parent company of popular brands such as North Face, has reportedly terminated approximately 500 of its salaried staff. This move comes as part of the company's new strategy focused on cost reduction and debt management in the face of declining sales in North America,?reported Bloomberg.
On Thursday, the CNN Money Fear and Greed index remained in the "Greed" zone. The Dow Jones gained over 500 points to a new high for the year as investors assessed the recent PCE data. U.S. initial jobless claims, meanwhile, increased by 7,000 to 218,000 in the week ending Nov. 25, versus the revised reading of 211,000 in the prior week and compared to market estimates of 220,000.
Royal Bank of Canada (RY) reported its Q4 earnings results on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 06:00 AM. Here's what investors need to know about the announcement. Royal Bank of Canada (RY) beat estimated earnings by 7.25%, reporting an EPS of $2.07 versus an estimate of $1.93. Revenue was up $261.00 million from the same period last year.
Royal Bank of Canada (RY) reported its Q4 earnings results on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 06:00 AM. Here's what investors need to know about the announcement. Royal Bank of Canada (RY) beat estimated earnings by 7.25%, reporting an EPS of $2.07 versus an estimate of $1.93. Revenue was up $261.00 million from the same period last year.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some decline in overall market sentiment, but the index remained in the "Greed" zone on Wednesday. U.S. stocks closed mixed on Wednesday following GDP data, but the major indices remain on course to record their biggest monthly gains in 2023.
The Federal Reserve?s latest Beige Book, a collection of economic information collected by each Federal Reserve District up to Nov. 17, paints a picture of a slowing U.S. economy, with consumers displaying increasing price sensitivity.
Former Goldman Sachs?executive Raoul Pal?shared insights about?the business cycle's impact on various asset classes, including cryptocurrencies, emphasizing the risks associated with trading altcoins outside the top 10. In a series of tweets, Pal presented "Raoul's Easy Guide to the Business Cycle," outlining the relationship between the ISM Index and GDP growth.
As financial institutions continue to raise their certificate of deposit rates, American savers find themselves presented with increasingly attractive opportunities to grow their money. These developments have been spurred by multiple Federal Reserve rate increases since March 2022, which have had a cascading effect on interest rates across the financial sector.
The latest report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis reveals that the U.S. economy displayed robust growth in the third quarter of 2023, surpassing initial estimates and posting the strongest expansion since the fourth quarter of 2021.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in overall market sentiment, with the index remaining in the "Greed" zone on Tuesday. U.S. stocks closed higher on Tuesday following recent comments from Federal Reserve officials.
Gold prices have soared to a six-month high, driven by a range of factors. This combination of influences has created favorable conditions for the current rise in the value of gold. The weakening U.S. dollar is a major factor driving up gold prices. There is an expectation that the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates at their current level in December.
During a panel at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority-Bank for International Settlements event, Singapore's central bank leader Ravi Menon, forecasted a decline in private cryptocurrencies that don't meet essential financial service standards. "Private digital coins have miserably failed the test of money because they can't keep value.
U.S. consumer confidence managed to rebound more robustly than anticipated in November, hinting at an underlying resilience on the demand side. The widely watched consumer confidence index for the United States surged from a downwardly revised 99.1 in October to a reading of 102 in November, according to the latest data released Tuesday.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported?a 3.9% annual change in September, up from a 2.5% change in the previous month. The 10-City Composite showed an increase of 4.8%, up from a 3.0% increase in the previous month.
Inflation has been a prominent topic for several years, and most Americans are aware of the Federal Reserve?s efforts to combat it by raising interest rates. But not everyone realizes that these actions have far-reaching implications beyond those for prospective homebuyers. The Federal Reserve has been on a mission to aggressively address inflation for nearly two years.
This piece was originally published on November 27th, 2023. Market pundits have been spending the last two years predicting recessions. I understand the difficulty. Early 2022 had two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.
Blackstone Inc.? is reportedly seeing a plethora of buying opportunities in real estate across?Europe as central banks become less aggressive with rate hikes. The private equity giant favors deals involving data centers, warehouses, and student housing across Europe, Blackstone CEO?Steve Schwarzman?said in the Bloomberg Television interview.
One of the most important names in the world of finance is European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. The words of Lagarde are often used to get a read on the overall financial health of nations in Europe and can serve as guidance for worldwide financial recommendations.
U.S. economic activity presented a mixed picture in November, as revealed by the latest Purchasing Managers? Index data from S&P Global. The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for the U.S. recorded a slight decrease, falling from 50 to 49.4 points in November, signaling a reentry into contraction territory.
Investors are ditching U.S. dollar holdings at the fastest pace seen in a year as they position for an end to the Federal Reserve?s rate hike cycle and look ahead to possible rate cuts in the first few months of 2024.
Fed participants determined the current interest rate level of between 5.25% and 5.5% is restrictive and putting downward pressure on economic activity and inflation, Federal Open Market Committee minutes from the Fed?s November?s meeting revealed Tuesday.
Sales of existing homes fell in October as the market continued to suffer from low availability and high mortgage rates. Data from the National Association of Realtors published on Tuesday showed that existing home sales fell by 4.1% in October from the previous month, down to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.79 million.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the "Greed" zone on Monday. U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points during the session.
Bitcoin is climbing Monday following the election of crypto-advocate, Javier Milei as the president of Argentina. What To Know: Javier Milei is a self-described "anarcho-capitalist" who has advocated for the abolition of the central bank, restricting government spending and a return to capitalist ideals.
Since the Nov. 1 Federal Reserve policy-setting meeting, market expectations on interest rates have taken a dovish turn. Following last week?s inflation data that showed consumer and producer price inflation continued to slow, U.S. interest rate markets were pricing a 65% likelihood that the Fed would cut rates by May 2024.
Owner equivalent rent makes up 25% of the headline inflation, and it?s a ?fiction. ?I don?t like taking things out of CPI, but this one?s a fiction,? said Bluford Putnam, chief economist at CME Group. Putnam appeared on Benzinga?s PreMarket Prep on Friday and said it was nonsense that OER was such a predominant metric in the headline inflation count.
U.S. stocks traded slightly lower this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 30 points on Friday. Following the market opening Friday, the Dow traded down 0.04% to 34,931.47 while the NASDAQ fell 0.22% to 14,082.87. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.07% to 4,504.96. Check This Out: Top 5 Health Care Stocks That May Collapse In November ? ? Energy shares surged by 0.9% on Friday.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in overall market sentiment, with the index moving to the "Neutral" zone on Thursday. The Dow Jones closed lower on Thursday, snapping a four-day winning streak. U.S. initial jobless claims climbed by 13,000 to 231,000 in the week ending Nov. 11, the highest in around three months, and compared to market estimates of 220,000.
Tesla Inc (TSLA) shares are trading lower by 3.2% to $235.06 Thursday afternoon, pulling back following recent strength.?The stock gained earlier this week following softer-than-expected October CPI data. Shares also gained earlier this week?following reports India is mulling tax cuts for EV imports. What Happened With CPI Data?
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, following the release of jobless claims data. Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded down 0.23% to 34,911.22 while the NASDAQ fell 0.19% to 14,076.92. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.09% to 4,498.72. Check This Out: Top 4 Financial Stocks You'll Regret Missing This Month ? ? Utilities shares surged by 0.8% on Thursday.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in overall market sentiment, with the index moving to the "Neutral" zone on Wednesday. U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday, adding to the previous session's gains following the release of a producer price index.
Bitcoin moved lower, with the cryptocurrency prices trading below the $37,000 level on Wednesday. Ethereum also recorded losses, but remained above the key $2,000 mark this morning. Kaspa was the top gainer over the prior 24 hours, while Bitget Token turned out to be the biggest loser.
In general the bond market is volatile, and fixed income securities carry interest rate risk. (As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. This effect is usually more pronounced for longer-term securities.) Fixed income securities also carry inflation risk and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Unlike individual bonds, most bond funds do not have a maturity date, so avoiding losses caused by price volatility by holding them until maturity is not possible.
Lower-quality debt securities generally offer higher yields, but also involve greater risk of default or price changes due to potential changes in the credit quality of the issuer. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to loss.
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