• Aug 13, 2024

Stocks Rally in Countdown to CPI as US Yields Sink: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks rallied and bond yields fell after the latest US inflation reading reinforced speculation the Federal Reserve will be able to deploy its widely anticipated interest-rate cut in September.Most Read from BloombergBiden Invests $100 Million to Fuel Housing ConstructionIn DNC, Chicago’s Embattled Transit System Faces a High-Profile TestJohannesburg Mayor Quits Amid Infighting, Financial WoesHow Chicago’s Gigantic Merchandise Mart Is Still Thriving as Office SpaceGottheimer Call

  • Aug 13, 2024

Emerging-Market Assets Climb as PPI Data Fuels Bets on Fed Cut

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks and currencies in developing economies advanced Tuesday after the latest US data fueled wagers that the Federal Reserve will start lowering interest rates as early as next month. Most Read from BloombergBiden Invests $100 Million to Fuel Housing ConstructionIn DNC, Chicago’s Embattled Transit System Faces a High-Profile TestJohannesburg Mayor Quits Amid Infighting, Financial WoesHow Chicago’s Gigantic Merchandise Mart Is Still Thriving as Office SpaceGottheimer Calls for Ra

  • Aug 13, 2024

Treasuries Rally After a Measure of Inflation Shows Price Easing

(Bloomberg) -- Treasuries advanced after a weaker-than-expected US producer prices report bolstered the case for the Federal Reserve to cut borrowing costs more aggressively this year. Most Read from BloombergBiden Invests $100 Million to Fuel Housing ConstructionIn DNC, Chicago’s Embattled Transit System Faces a High-Profile TestJohannesburg Mayor Quits Amid Infighting, Financial WoesHow Chicago’s Gigantic Merchandise Mart Is Still Thriving as Office SpaceGottheimer Calls for Rail Riders to Be

  • Aug 13, 2024

Pride Group closing could affect freight rates, driver market

The decision to liquidate trucking giant Pride Group could have ripple effects across the trucking industry, an industry observer says. The post Pride Group closing could affect freight rates, driver market appeared first on FreightWaves.