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- Aug 13, 2024
A Cooling Housing Market Is Pushing Down Inflation. Here's Why That's Important
Shelter costs were once a main driver of inflation, but that may finally be changing. Wednesday's CPI report for July will offer fresh clues.
- Aug 13, 2024
Morning Bid: Markets shake off volatility, but will it last?
Markets have bounced back nicely from the recent volatility, and it's becoming clearer each day that the recent turbulence was likely due to the unwinding of large leveraged positions, like yen-funded carry trades, rather than deeper concerns about global growth. The July CPI numbers might not show much improvement from the previous month, but as long as there isn’t a big surprise, investors might still hope for the Fed to start easing in September. Futures markets currently show a 54% chance of a 50 basis point cut by the Fed, with a 46% chance of a 25 basis point cut, and traders are pricing in a full percentage point of easing by year-end.
- Aug 13, 2024
Stock market today: Indexes climb as producer inflation comes in cool
Stocks jumped after a cool PPI reading for July, setting the stage for consumer price inflation to show improvement when CPI is released Wednesday.
- Aug 13, 2024
Stocks Rally in Countdown to CPI as US Yields Sink: Markets Wrap
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- Aug 13, 2024
S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Starbucks Up, Chipotle Down After CEO Shakeup
The S&P 500 added 1.7% on Tuesday, Aug. 13, as data showing softer-than-expected gains in wholesale prices reinforced rate-cut expectations.
- Aug 13, 2024
Analyst reset Dollar General stock price target before earnings
Here’s what could be next for bargain buyers.
- Aug 13, 2024
Crypto Project Essential Raises $11M for 'Declarative, Intent-Based' Blockchain
The investment was led by Archetype and included contributions from IOSG, Spartan, Amber Group and Big Brain Holdings.
- Aug 13, 2024
Nvidia Stock Surges as Goldman Strategist Calls It 'Most Important Stock' of 2024
Nvidia shares gained over 6% Tuesday as Goldman Sachs called it the "most important stock" of the year and suggested the chipmaker's earnings later in the month could herald a rally for the stock market.