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A key jobs report could rock stocks this week

The most important economic report of the month is also this week's biggest event.

Jerome Powell's Federal Reserve is stuck in a self-defeating paradox that makes cutting rates more difficult, economist warns

Jerome Powell's Federal Reserve is stuck in a self-defeating paradox that makes cutting rates more difficult, economist warns

"You can call this the Fed Cut Reflexivity Paradox: The more the Fed insists that the next move in interest rates is a cut, the more financial conditions will ease, making it more difficult for the Fed to cut."

Dollar Drops as Bond Yields Fall on US Inflation and Personal Spending Reports

Dollar Drops as Bond Yields Fall on US Inflation and Personal Spending Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell slightly by -0.04%. The dollar was undercut by Friday’s -5 bp decline in the US 10-year T-note yield after the US PCE deflator report was in line with market expectations and kept alive hopes for the Fed to cut interest rates later...

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Dollar Drops as Bond Yields Fall on Hopeful US Inflation Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.21%. The dollar is being undercut by today’s -5 bp decline in the US 10-year T-note yield after the US PCE deflator report was in line with market expectations and kept alive hopes for the Fed to cut interest rates later this...

Asian Markets Bounce After Tough Week As US Inflation Looms

Asian markets rose Friday after falling for much of the week, with below-forecast US data injecting some fresh life into hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.

International Business Times

Economic Concerns Undercut Crude Prices

July WTI crude oil (CLN24 ) Thursday closed down -1.32 (-1.67%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN24 ) closed down -5.64 (-2.29%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Thursday closed moderately lower. Concern that interest rates will stay higher for longer sparked risk-off sentiment in financial assets on Thursday and undercut crude...

Crude Prices Weighed Down by Energy Demand Concerns

July WTI crude oil (CLN24 ) today is down -0.80 (-1.01%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN24 ) is down -3.53 (-1.44%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately lower. Concern that interest rates will stay higher for longer have sparked risk-off sentiment in financial assets and are undercutting crude...

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The Congressional Budget Office's Alternative Scenarios Forecast a Dire Economic Picture

Why aren't politicians on both sides more worried than they seem to be?

Dollar Falls on Dovish US Economic News and Lower Bond Yields

Dollar Falls on Dovish US Economic News and Lower Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell back from a 2-week high and is down -0.33%. Today’s dovish US economic reports knocked T-note yields lower and are weighing on the dollar. Also, dovish comments Wednesday evening from Atlanta Fed President Bostic undercut the dollar when he said he’s looking for...

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits inches up, but layoffs remain low

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits inches up, but layoffs remain low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits ticked up last week, but layoffs remain historically low in the face of lingering inflation and high interest rates

The Independent UK

Mortgage crisis deepens as one in four face missing payments this year

Mortgage crisis deepens as one in four face missing payments this year

An estimated 1.6 million households face spiralling debts as they are hit by huge hikes in interest rates

The Independent UK

Global Stocks Sink On Rising Bond Yields Ahead Of Critical US Reports — A Typical Correction Or Something More Serious?

Global Stocks Sink On Rising Bond Yields Ahead Of Critical US Reports — A Typical Correction Or Something More Serious?

The critical driver behind rising bond yields worldwide is stubbornly high inflation, thanks to robust consumer spending in the world's largest economy and supply-side pressures. These pressures prevent central banks from easing monetary policy.

International Business Times

FTSE 100 Live 30 May: Index rises after slow start, markets await US GDP update

The taxpayer’s NatWest stake is this morning down to 22.5% after the banking group bought back Government shares worth £1.2 billion.

Evening Standard

‘Fleecing the man off the street’: Car dealers investigated over high interest rates

‘Fleecing the man off the street’: Car dealers investigated over high interest rates

The FCA is considering opening a compensation scheme for customers after an influx of complaints

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Building approvals muted and to stay subdued all year

Home building remains in the slow lane but the level of activity has likely stabilised as interest rates stay on hold.

International Business Times

Weekly Mortgage Demand Dips Following Increase In Rates

While the noted increase did not even reach 1%, it still created an immediate effect on mortgage demand, which had already started strengthening over several weeks.

Which Bank Stock Offers a Higher Yield: Bank of America (BAC) vs. Citigroup (C)

Despite challenges like high interest rates and inflation, the banking sector grows due to a strategic focus on deposit quality and promising global market expansion. Now, let's delve into the fundamental aspects of Bank of America (BAC) and Citigroup (C) stocks to see which bank stock offers a higher yield.…

Stocks Tumble on Concern Interest Rates Will Stay Higher for Longer

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.50%. US stock indexes today are moving lower as bond yields climb on concern the...

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Goldman Sachs shifts interest-rate outlook ahead of key inflation report

The April PCE price index is scheduled for Friday.

Consumer Confidence In US Rises In May

May's consumer confidence index in the U.S. shows positive trends, despite lingering concerns about inflation and interest rates.

The Guardian - AU

Almost 40,000 homes across Australia waiting to be built as interest rates and building costs hit developers

KPMG analysis reveals 15,593 dwellings in NSW and 7,897 in Victoria are yet to break ground despite planning approval amid higher cost of materials and finance

The Guardian - UK

European Central Bank ready to cut interest rates; UK retail sales jump as inflation slows – business live

ECB policymakers indicates June rate cut is a done deal, while IT glitch which prevented some NatWest customers accessing accounts has been fixed

Oil Prices Stabilize Amid U.S. Interest Rate Speculation

Global oil prices stabilize post-decline, influenced by U.S. interest rates and geopolitical tensions. Market awaits Fed signals.

International Business Times

Tech Stocks Get Another Boost From Nvidia, As The Rest Of The Market Retreats On High Interest Rates — What Is Next?

Nvidia's impressive financial performance adds to the strong results from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta. These results reinforce the belief that the rally in the "magnificent five" continues, contributing to another week of gains for the tech-heavy Nasdaq.

Evening Standard

'Mind-boggling': Mortgage brokers shocked as Barclays ups interest rates but TSB cuts

It comes soon after higher-than-expected inflation appeared to rule out a June interest rate cut from the Bank of England

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