U.S. stock markets were mixed on Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chair?Jerome Powell?indicated no immediate plans to reduce interest rates. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day.
Editor?s note: This story has been updated with additional details. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated on Tuesday that policymakers are in no "hurry" to adjust interest rates, citing lingering inflation pressures despite significant progress toward the Fed's 2% inflation goal.
Editor?s note: This story has been updated with additional details. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated on Tuesday that policymakers are in no "hurry" to adjust interest rates, citing lingering inflation pressures despite significant progress toward the Fed's 2% inflation goal.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated on Tuesday that policymakers are in no "hurry" to adjust interest rates, citing lingering inflation pressures despite significant progress toward the Fed's 2% inflation goal.
Economists and betting markets are leaning toward a mild January inflation report, fueling investor hopes that price pressures are cooling and the Federal Reserve could stay on track for interest rate cuts. The headline Consumer Price Index is expected to hold steady at 2.9% year-over-year, according to median economist forecasts tracked by TradingEconomics.
Investors are recalibrating their expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts after an unexpected surge in consumer inflation. Fed futures now reflect just 36 basis points of cumulative rate cuts by year-end. Markets increasingly see just one rate cut as the most likely scenario, versus the two-cut path indicated in December.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the ?Fear? zone on Friday. U.S. stocks settled lower on Friday, with the Dow Jones index dipping more than 400 points as investors digested the jobs report for January.
Donald Trump?s proposed tax plan paints an encouraging picture of lower taxes and stronger economic growth, but the numbers may tell a different story.
To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today. Please click here for an enlarged chart of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, which represents the benchmark stock market index S&P 500. Note the following: For the long term investor, India represents one of the best opportunities. The Reserve Bank of India cut interest rates by 25 bps by unanimous vote in an effort to spur the economy.
January's nonfarm payrolls came in well-below expectations, rising by 143,000 and missing economist expectations of 170,000, as tracked by TradingEconomics. Expert Ideas: Economists are pointing to "one-off" factors that affected January's cooler-than-expected jobs report and see the Federal Reserve as likely holding interest rates steady in the near term.
Consumer confidence in the U.S. took a bigger-than-expected hit in February as worries over rising inflation weigh on sentiment, posing fresh challenges for the Federal Reserve?s interest rate outlook.
Editor?s note: This story has been updated with additional details. U.S. employment growth lost steam in January, with job growth coming in well below expectations and marking a significant slowdown from the previous month.
U.S. employment growth lost steam in January, with job growth coming in well below expectations and marking a significant slowdown from the previous month. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 143,000 in January 2025, marking a sharp slowdown from the upwardly revised 307,000 in December and missing economist expectations of 170,000, as tracked by TradingEconomics.
The Federal Reserve is dialing back the regulatory burden on major U.S. banks, ending its climate stress test program and rolling out a 2025 stress test scenario that analysts see as more favorable than last year's. The shift, combined with potential adjustments to capital rules, could offer relief to big banks like Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and Morgan Stanley (MS), which stand to benefit the most ...
Wall Street is on edge ahead of Friday's January jobs report, as a stark divide emerges between economist projections and speculative market bets. While economists expect only a moderate payroll growth, far below December?s robust reading, betting odds are signaling confidence in a much stronger labor market, setting the stage for potential volatility if the data surprises.
Sygnum Bank?s Head of Investment Research, Katalin?Tischhauser, predicted that a strategic Bitcoin reserve purchase of $1 billion could potentially trigger a $20 billion surge in Bitcoin?s market cap.
The European Central Bank is hopeful that the recent support for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies from U.S. President Donald Trump will speed up the legislative approval process for the digital euro.
Editor?s note: This story has been updated to correct Donald Trump?s title to current, not former, president. With President Donald Trump threatening 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady, investors in Treasury ETFs are bracing for market shifts.
A key market-based gauge of long-term U.S. inflation expectations has surged to its highest level since October 2023, signaling mounting investor concerns over more persistent price pressures for the economy. The shift in market sentiment, fueled by trade policy uncertainty under the Donald Trump administration, is already influencing Federal Reserve rate expectations and bond market positioning.
With former President Donald Trump threatening 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady, investors in Treasury ETFs are bracing for market shifts. These developments could drive significant movements in bond yields, affecting ETFs that track long-term U.S. government bonds.
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There is upside to the current Street estimates for Zillow Group Inc (ZG) even in the absence of any improvement in existing home sales through 2026, according to KeyBanc Capital Markets. The Zillow Group Analyst: Analyst Sergio Segura upgraded the rating for Zillow Group (ZG) from Sector Weight to Overweight, while keeping the price target at $100.
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, in a conversation with David Friedberg on the All-In Podcast, highlighted the importance of pricing in investment strategies led by ?productivity growth drivers,? particularly in the context of artificial intelligence, and global economic shifts.
The Bank of Japan policymakers expressed growing concerns about inflation risks and yen weakness during their January meeting, where they raised rates to a 17-year high of 0.5%, according to meeting summary notes released on Monday. Several board members emphasized the need for ?timely and gradual? rate increases, citing mounting price pressures and potential financial overheating.
A new Benzinga reader poll asks whether the Federal Reserve made the right call by keeping interest rates steady Wednesday, or if further cuts were needed.
The Federal Reserve?s preferred inflation measure surged as predicted last month, quelling headwinds for the central bank?s goal of gradually reaching the 2% target, while a strong surge in personal spending continued to reiterate the health of U.S. consumers.
To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today. Please click here for an enlarged chart of Tesla stock. Note the following: With quantitative tightening, the Bank of Japan has shrunk its balance sheet by $500B. The European Central Bank has cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points. In the early trade, money flows are positive in GOOG, META, and TSLA.
The European Central Bank has no intention of adding Bitcoin to its reserves, according to ECB President Christine Lagarde. Speaking after the central bank's latest interest rate adjustment, Lagarde dismissed the idea, stating that Bitcoin does not align with the ECB's standards for safety, liquidity and regulatory compliance, The Block reported.
The European Central Bank lowered its key interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, bringing the deposit facility rate to 2.75%, as the disinflation process remains ?well on track? while the economy showed an unexpected stagnation during the last quarter of the year.
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, called for urgent measures to address the mounting U.S. federal debt crisis during an interview on The All-In Podcast, emphasizing the need to reduce the deficit to 3% of gross domestic product from its current level of nearly 7%. What Happened: The U.S. federal debt has surged to $36.4 trillion against a GDP of $29.1 trillion, resulting in a debt-t...
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the ?Neutral? zone on Wednesday. U.S. stocks settled lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its recent policy meeting.
The stock market ended Wednesday in the red, with the?Nasdaq Composite?falling over 100 points, closing at 19,632.32, down 0.5%. Meanwhile, the?S&P 500?also saw a decline, dropping nearly 0.5% to finish at 6,039.31. The?Dow Jones Industrial Average?dropped 0.3%, to end the day at 44,713.52. The Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates unchanged, breaking away from a pattern of three consecu...
President Donald Trump criticized the Federal Reserve?s handling of inflation and banking regulation on Wednesday, following the central bank?s decision to hold interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.5%. What Happened: In a Truth Social post, Trump pledged to combat inflation through expanded energy production and regulatory cuts if elected, while denouncing the Fed?s focus on clima...
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% on Wednesday, following a series of three consecutive rate cuts that began in September. Expert Ideas: Multiple economists noted that the language in the Fed's policy statement had turned slightly more hawkish as "progress" had been removed.
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has shared his insights on the current U.S. fiscal situation and potential global economic challenges, addressing the role of Bitcoin in the process. What Happened: Dalio weighed in on the U.S. debt crisis and the best assets for preserving wealth in an interview on the All-In podcast.
Speculation over the Federal Reserve?s next interest-rate decisions is heating up, with retail traders betting millions ahead of the central bank?s first meeting of 2025. Wagers on interest rates have soared in popularity on Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated betting platform, highlighting the growing mainstream appeal of macroeconomic events beyond Wall Street's traditional circles.
The Czech National Bank could become the first Western central bank known to allocate a portion of its reserves to Bitcoin . What Happened: Governor Ale? Michl, breaking from traditional financial dogma, plans to present a bold proposal at this Thursday?s board meeting to invest billions of euros into the digital asset, according to the Financial Times.
Billionaire and NBA team owner Mark Cuban has a mixed history with meme coins. The entrepreneur recently shared an interesting proposal to launch a meme coin to help pay off the United States debt. What Happened: After watching a meme coin associated with President Donald Trump soar, Cuban proposed a unique idea to launch a cryptocurrency similar to the Trump coin.
U.S. consumer confidence took an unexpected step back in January as renewed inflation worries and growing fears of rising unemployment clouded the economic outlook for the year ahead.
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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has disclosed that he owns ?a little? Bitcoin , although he did not disclose the specific amount. What Happened: In an interview with CNBC in Davos on Wednesday, Dalio stated his Bitcoin holdings are ?little, like 1% kind of?? of his portfolio and that in general investors need to think about their alternative forms of money.
Prominent economist Mohamed El-Erian cautioned that President Donald Trump?s second-term economic initiatives could face significant challenges from persistent inflation and widening global growth disparities.
A flurry of new data is in and the housing market is flashing mixed signals from builders, buyers and analysts. The Data: The Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development December housing data released Friday was mixed with housing starts beating expectations while housing completions declined.
U.S.-listed Chinese stocks including?Alibaba Group Holding,?Baidu, Inc,?JD.com, Inc (JD) ,?PDD Holdings Inc ,?NIO Inc ,?Li Auto Inc (LI) , and?XPeng Inc (XPEV) gained on Friday in sympathy with acceleration of China?s economic activity beating expectations for the last quarter of 2024 as stimulus measures kicked in. China?s gross domestic product expanded by?5.4% in the fourth quarter, beating Reut...
Mastercard Inc (MA) stock is trading higher by 4.7% to $524.98 this week following the release of December inflation data, as signs of cooling underlying price pressures raised hopes of Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025. What To Know: Core inflation increased slightly below expectations, reinforcing optimism that tighter monetary policy may ease sooner than anticipated.
To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today. An enlarged chart of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&P 500. Note the following: Apple?s iPhones are on the decline in China. Housing starts remain strong as builders subsidize mortgage rates.
Visa Inc (V) shares are trading higher by 4.2% to $317.92 this week following the release of December?s inflation data, as cooling price pressures bolstered hopes of Federal Reserve rate cuts later in 2025. What To Know: Core inflation's modest increase, coming in below expectations, may reinforce the view that aggressive monetary tightening is waning.
In what could be interpreted as another optimistic signal for cryptocurrencies, Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump?s nominee for Treasury Secretary, argued against the concept of?a central bank digital?currency in the U.S. on Thursday. What Happened: Bessent was taking questions from members of the Senate Finance Committee for confirmation to the Treasury Department.
The World Bank's Global Economic Prospects report, released Thursday, highlights a fragile outlook as inflation, trade disruptions, geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty weigh on momentum. The global economy is expected to stay stuck at 2.7% growth in 2025-?26, a pace too weak to drive real economic progress.
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