The Federal Reserve’s Marriner S. Eccles building is currently undergoing renovations in Washington, DC. The anticipation of future rate cuts from the Federal Reserve is a crucial topic for markets, which may occur within the upcoming year. This potential action will likely be in response to a decelerating economy, heightening unemployment rates, and lower inflation….
Renowned hedge fund tycoon Ray Dalio expressed his optimism about the investment potential in the Gulf states, particularly the United Arab Emirates, amidst global volatility. Dalio highlighted the UAE’s favorable financial situation and its emergence as a renaissance state, positioning it as an attractive investment destination. Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest…
Wells Fargo Securities has officially released its forecast for the stock market in 2024. Chris Harvey, the head of equity strategy at the firm, has set a year-end target for the S&P 500 at 4,625, but he anticipates a volatile path to reaching that goal. Harvey expressed caution about the market’s performance in the first…
President Joe Biden addressed corporations on Monday, criticizing them for maintaining artificially high prices as inflation has slowed and some shipping costs have decreased. He called for the end of price-gouging and urged corporations to give American consumers a break. While the annual rate of inflation has cooled from its peak in the summer, it…
Several companies are making headlines in midday trading, with Nvidia shares falling 1.7% after reports that the company will delay the release of a new AI chip in China due to U.S. export restrictions. Electric vehicle startup Fisker saw a 5% increase in shares following the announcement of a delayed quarterly report and changes to…
Midday Trading Update: Zoom Video Communications, Paramount Global, and Microsoft Make Headlines In today’s midday trading update, several companies are making headlines with significant stock movements. Zoom Video Communications saw an increase of nearly 2% ahead of its third-quarter earnings release, with analysts expecting $1.08 per share in earnings and revenue of $1.12 billion. Paramount…
European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, addressed the European Banking Congress with her concerns about the state of Europe. Lagarde emphasized the growing signs of the global economy fragmenting into competing blocs, and the challenges posed by deglobalization, demographics, and decarbonization. Lagarde highlighted the imminent decline in Europe’s working-age population, set to begin as early…
Boston Fed President Susan Collins: More rate hikes may be needed despite recent inflation signs Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins cautioned that despite recent positive signs on inflation, more interest rate hikes could still be necessary. In an interview with CNBC, Collins emphasized the importance of appreciating the good news but also staying the…
The slowdown in inflation continues as gasoline prices retreated in October, but economists are warning that price pressures remain, and it may take some time for them to return to pre-pandemic levels. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the consumer price index in October increased 3.2% from 12 months earlier, down from 3.7%…
Companies making headlines before the bell include electric vehicle startup Fisker, which saw a drop of more than 18% after missing third-quarter earnings forecasts and reporting light vehicle deliveries. However, the company noted that the pace of vehicle deliveries accelerated near the end of the quarter. Food and beverage giant Kraft Heinz added 1.6% in…
