Binance pauses customer deposits of stablecoins Tether and USD Coin without explanation

Binance paused deposits of stablecoins Tether and USD Coin early Thursday.  The company didn’t provide a reason for the halt on it’s website.  Both tokens maintained their dollar peg as of presstime.  Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. Cryptocurrency exchange… Continue reading Binance pauses customer deposits of stablecoins Tether and USD Coin without explanation

US stocks slump as Fed officials see more rate hikes in the pipeline to tame inflation

US stocks fell Thursday as central bank officials dampened hopes for a so-called Fed pivot.  Fed regional presidents James Bullard and Esther George see more rate hikes in store to cool inflation.  Earnings from Macy’s and Kohl’s as well as economic data were also in focus during the session.  Loading Something is loading. Thanks for… Continue reading US stocks slump as Fed officials see more rate hikes in the pipeline to tame inflation

House prices might plunge 20% in the hottest US markets – and the slump could hammer the wider economy, top investor says

Home prices could tumble 20% in some of the hottest US markets, top investor Peter Boockvar said. He cited the surge in prices during the pandemic, and soaring mortgage rates pricing out buyers. The Bleakley Advisory boss warned a housing slump could hit consumer spending and the wider economy. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for… Continue reading House prices might plunge 20% in the hottest US markets – and the slump could hammer the wider economy, top investor says

Canada’s inflation rate holds steady at 6.9%

Kevin Carmichael: Latest CPI won’t stop Bank of Canada from hiking rates further, but it might pave way for a pause in new year Publishing date: Nov 16, 2022  •  6 hours ago  •  4 minute read 150 Comments Canada’s inflation rate was largely driven by higher gasoline prices and mortgage interest, Statistics Canada said on… Continue reading Canada’s inflation rate holds steady at 6.9%

Investors ask Ottawa to reverse inflation-linked bonds freeze

The decision is coming at the ‘worst possible timing for investors’ due to historic levels of inflation Author of the article: Bloomberg News Esteban Duarte Publishing date: Nov 15, 2022  •  1 day ago  •  2 minute read Join the conversation Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland delivers the fall economic statement in… Continue reading Investors ask Ottawa to reverse inflation-linked bonds freeze

Cryptocurrency blowout shows disruption fuelled by easy money often only disrupts your portfolio

Martin Pelletier: The old saying, ‘often the best trade is the one you don’t make’, comes to mind This past week the collapse of FTX.com sent the cryptocurrency world into a tailspin. Photo by REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration This year has been a complete train wreck for cryptocurrency investors, claiming nearly US$2 trillion in market value and billions… Continue reading Cryptocurrency blowout shows disruption fuelled by easy money often only disrupts your portfolio

Is Target Stock a Buy on the Dip After Disappointing Earnings?

Target (TGT (opens in new tab)) stock tumbled Wednesday after the discount retailer once again missed Wall Street’s quarterly earnings estimate and warned that a key sales metric will decline during the critical holiday selling season. Even more troubling for investors in Target stock is that the chain has problems that are company-specific. For example,… Continue reading Is Target Stock a Buy on the Dip After Disappointing Earnings?