U.S. Retail Sales Dived, Sinking Treasury Yields, but Initial Jobless Claims Slipped by 8,000
Retail sales badly undershot forecasts, including a dive in sales at nonstore retailers like Amazon (AMZN).
Slower U.S. Inflation Is Set to Fuel Fed Rate-Cut Optimism
The pulse of U.S. inflation likely continued to slow at the start of the year, helping to feed expectations that the Federal Reserve will find interest-rate cuts more palatable in the coming months.
Philippines 2023 GDP Rises 5.6% YoY, Est. +5.5%
The news about the Philippines' 2023 healthy GDP growth despite numerous natural disasters and other challenges in the previous year, could potentially boost the country's stock market by creating a positive economic environment and attracting foreign investors.
Fed to Hold Interest Rates Steady But Start Considering Cuts
The U.S. Federal Reserve yesterday completed its two-day policy meeting and will likely hold interest rates steady for a fourth straight meeting but avoid signaling an imminent interest-rate cut.
Inflation Hotter Than Expected In December—But Core Inflation Falls To 2.5-Year Low
U.S. inflation moderated less than expected last month.
What to Know about Investing in Hydrogen
Hydrogen is an energy source that emits no greenhouse gases when burned.
Yellen Says U.S. Economy is in ‘Soft Landing’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday the U.S. economy is achieving a “soft landing” as inflation continues to ease without showing signs of a significant economic downturn.
U.S. Corporate Bankruptcy Filings Hit the Highest since 2020. More Likely on the Horizon
Investors appear convinced that major Western central banks are close to a much awaited pivot, from raising interest rates to cutting them.
Fed’s Favorite Inflation Gauge Shows Prices Rose at 3.2 Percent Annual Rate in November, Less than Expected
The U.S. core personal consumption expenditures price index, PCE, rose just 0.1% in November and was up 3.2% from a year ago, both close to expectations.
Almost Half of Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway's $365 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in Only 1 Stock
Scouring Berkshire's equities portfolio for potential investments might be a smart idea for the average investor.
Memecoin Industry Has Exploded, Reaching Marketcap of $23.8 Billion
Memecoins have surged over the past month, adding $6.7 billion, or more than 39%, since November 8.
Brazil Set to Join the Influential OPEC+ Oil Producers' Alliance
According to Brazilian Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira, Brazil will join the influential OPEC+ oil coalition that unites some of the biggest crude-producing nations in the world.
An Imperfect World: Morgan Stanley’s 2024 Investment Outlook and Ideas
Morgan Stanley’s recommended portfolio construction has a lower risk profile than our cross-asset benchmark, largely due to strategists’ recommendations for lower-than-average allocations in commodities and emerging-market stocks.
Goldman Sachs' 2024 Equity Outlook: Winning Stocks to Watch
Goldman Sachs projected a bullish scenario for stocks in 2024, with the S&P 500 expected to hit 4,700, signifying a 12-month price gain of 5% and a total return of 6%, inclusive of dividends.