Inflation cooled for a second straight month in November and by far more than economists were expecting, helping to bolster the case that our current period of fast-rising prices (opens in new tab) might be receding into the past. The Consumer Price Index rose just 0.1% last month (opens in new tab) vs. a 0.4%… Continue reading Inflation Cools in November: What the Experts Are Saying
US stocks rise but pare most gains after inflation cools in November and investors brace for final Fed decision of 2022
US stocks ended Tuesday’s session with a win but came off session highs. Stocks initially surged after November CPI cooled to 7.1%, the lowest rate in nearly a year. The Fed is likely to deliver its 7th rate increase at its final meeting of 2022 on Wednesday. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!… Continue reading US stocks rise but pare most gains after inflation cools in November and investors brace for final Fed decision of 2022
Billionaire David Rubenstein says a recession is coming, tech valuations are set to fall further, and the Fed is going to have to get unemployment to 6% to get inflation down
In a new interview with LinkedIn, Billionaire David Rubenstein weighed in on the biggest market risks, adding that a recession is likely near. The Carlyle Group cofounder says “until we get unemployment to about 6%, we’re not likely to get inflation down appreciably.” Rubenstein also said tech valuations are set to fall further. Loading Something… Continue reading Billionaire David Rubenstein says a recession is coming, tech valuations are set to fall further, and the Fed is going to have to get unemployment to 6% to get inflation down
Recession fears have crushed risk appetite for stocks in December, but easing inflation brightens the outlook on consumer sectors, S&P says
Risk appetite for US stocks among institutional investors plunged in December, S&P Global Market Intelligence said Tuesday. The firm’s Risk Appetite Index veered to negative 13% from neutral in November. The macro environment is a key concern with nearly one-in-eight investors anticipating a deep recession in 2023. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!… Continue reading Recession fears have crushed risk appetite for stocks in December, but easing inflation brightens the outlook on consumer sectors, S&P says
Billionaire investor Howard Marks says financial markets are going through their 3rd ‘sea change’ of the last 50 years. Here are the 6 best quotes from his letter to investors.
Billionaire Howard Marks says markets are in the middle of the third “sea change” of his 53-year career. Previous changes were in risk appetite and in the interest rate environment. Today, the post-crisis era of low returns is over, and “full returns” are possible but old investing strategies will be tested. Loading Something is loading.… Continue reading Billionaire investor Howard Marks says financial markets are going through their 3rd ‘sea change’ of the last 50 years. Here are the 6 best quotes from his letter to investors.
OPEC slashes oil demand outlook on global economic uncertainty after earlier predictions of supply shortfalls
OPEC slashed oil demand outlook on Tuesday on signs of global uncertainty. The cartel now predicts demand will be roughly 380,000 barrels a day below previous estimates. “The year 2023 is expected to remain surrounded by many uncertainties, mandating “vigilance and caution,” OPEC said. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite… Continue reading OPEC slashes oil demand outlook on global economic uncertainty after earlier predictions of supply shortfalls
Stock Market Today: Markets Rally Ahead of Key Inflation Report
Stocks kicked off a pivotal week on an upbeat note, boosted by some blue-chip mergers and acquisitions news and a buoyant reading on consumer expectations. Mostly, however, Monday was a “wait-and-see” session. After all, tomorrow’s critical reading on inflation (opens in new tab) and an interest rate (opens in new tab) announcement from the Federal… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Markets Rally Ahead of Key Inflation Report
November’s Inflation Report: What to Expect
The last inflation report of 2022 will land before Tuesday’s opening bell and it’s fair to assume the market will be holding its breath. With the Federal Reserve set to issue its final rate-hike decision of the year on Wednesday afternoon, the last thing traders and investors want is any sort of nasty surprise about… Continue reading November’s Inflation Report: What to Expect
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