Risk-free profit. It sounds nice, doesn’t it? That’s what arbitrage strategies look to accomplish. But what is arbitrage? The term “arbitrage” tends to get thrown around a lot, and not always correctly. Today we will take a closer look at what arbitrage is and how investors use it. What is arbitrage and what is an… Continue reading What Is Arbitrage?
Rising corporate bankruptcies and debt defaults are another headwind for the economy, experts warn
A wave of corporate bankruptcies and debt defaults could rock the economy, experts say. Charles Schwab expects bankruptcies and defaults to peak at some point over the next two quarters. A spike in bankruptcies among US companies could help push the economy into a recession. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your… Continue reading Rising corporate bankruptcies and debt defaults are another headwind for the economy, experts warn
It’s not just stocks – high bond yields are also laying waste to commodities, currencies, and housing
The Treasury bond market sell-off marks one of the worst crashes in history. High yields are hitting stocks, but other assets across financial markets are also reeling. Commodities, crypto, housing and foreign currencies have been slumping too. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re… Continue reading It’s not just stocks – high bond yields are also laying waste to commodities, currencies, and housing
The 20 US metro areas expected to see the biggest price booms, according to a property-data firm
Home prices have appreciated for a 139th consecutive month, according to CoreLogic. Prices have now gone up by 42% since the start of the pandemic shutdowns in March 2020. These 20 metro areas are expected to see the price biggest spikes over the next year. Would-be homebuyers can’t catch a break. Rising mortgage rates have… Continue reading The 20 US metro areas expected to see the biggest price booms, according to a property-data firm
Las Vegas casino stocks are flirting with a bear market. That might be a sign an economic downturn is coming.
Casino stocks are slumping – and that could be bad news for the US economy. The sector plunging could be a signal that Americans are about to start spending less. Top investor Jim Chanos has touted the Las Vegas strip as a potential economic indicator in the past. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing… Continue reading Las Vegas casino stocks are flirting with a bear market. That might be a sign an economic downturn is coming.
US stocks jump, reversing up after bond yields come off highs
Filip De Mott STAN HONDA/AFP via Getty Images) US stocks rebounded sharply Friday, after a spike in bond yields in the morning. September’s jobs report came in hotter than expected, and could indicate higher Federal Reserve rates. The United Auto Workers indicated significant progress in talks with carmakers, helping boost market optimism. Loading Something is… Continue reading US stocks jump, reversing up after bond yields come off highs
What Is Cryptocurrency?
At the height of the cryptocurrency wave in 2021, investors couldn’t get enough of the trendy investment and the adjacent blockchain technologies, with many jumping in before they could even answer the question “What is cryptocurrency?”. The leader was – and still is – Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. It hit an all-time high near… Continue reading What Is Cryptocurrency?
Stock Market Today: Stocks Swing Higher After September Jobs Shocker
Stocks opened lower Friday as a sizzling September jobs report caused Treasury yields to jump. However, the main indexes didn’t stay in negative territory for long as bargain hunters swooped in. Taking a closer look at this morning’s nonfarm payrolls data shows the U.S. added 336,000 new jobs in September, nearly double what economists… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Swing Higher After September Jobs Shocker
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