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inflation: Archive
Markets Celebrate Loosening Interest Rate Cycle
by Mark Vickery
Economic prints were better than expected today, as well -- all but FedEx's (FDX) Q1 earnings results.
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Don't Overlook These Top Fintech Stocks After Interest Rate Cuts
by Shaun Pruitt
Lower interest rates can do wonders for financial technology companies (fintech) which strive to improve and automate financial services.
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Fed Lowers Interest Rates 50 bps, Markets Sell
by Mark Vickery
The last time the Fed made a 50 bps move was back in December 2022, when the Fed brought rates back up to 4.25-4.50%.
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Full Slate of Economic Data Ahead of Fed Rate Cut
by Mark Vickery
Should we see a 25 bps cut, some will worry the Fed hasn't been forceful enough; if it moves 50, others will fret there may be more weakness the Fed sees that the rest of us don't.
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Advance Retail Sales +0.1%: A Notch for a 25 bps Cut
by Mark Vickery
The advance print (read: to be revised later) U.S. Retail Sales for August swung to a positive +0.1% from expectations of -0.2%.
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Buy These Highly Ranked Technology Services Stocks as Rate Cuts Loom
by Shaun Pruitt
Providing popular services to consumers, the vibrant Zacks Technology Services Industry should benefit from lower interest rates and has several stocks that boast a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Volatility Ahead? September Seasonality, FOMC, Triple-Witching Loom
by Andrew Rocco
Following a solid week of stock gains, investors should brace for some potential near-term turbulence as poor seasonality, the interest rate decision, and triple-witching loom.
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Fed Funds Rate Cut Wednesday: 25 bps or 50 bps?
by Mark Vickery
The Fed has not cut rates since pulling them all the way back to 0-0.25% in March 2020.
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On Friday the 13th, Many Questions (with Good Answers) for Stocks
by Mark Vickery
Pre-markets are up again this morning on August Import and Export Prices.
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Markets Up for the Week (So Far) on Inflation and Jobs
by Mark Vickery
On the path to a lower Fed funds rate next week for the first time in years, CPI, PPI and Jobless Claims numbers performed decently.
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August CPI Mostly Flat: Good News and Bad News
by Mark Vickery
The Inflation Rate tumbled 40 bps to +2.5% month over month, lower than analysts had been anticipating.
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Plenty of Grist for the Fed Rate-Cut Mill
by Mark Vickery
Market participants will likely remain somewhat hesitant ahead of tomorrow's significant Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.
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Jobs Report, Revisions Lower: 50 bps Cut in the Cards?
by Mark Vickery
Headline BLS is -19K below expectations, and we also see fairly drastic downward revisions for both June and July.
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Inflation Controlled: ADP, Labor Costs, Jobless Claims
by Mark Vickery
While ADP shows only 99K jobs filled last month, Unit Labor Costs came in half of expectations.
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September Swoon: Is a Big Sell-Off Imminent?
by Bryan Hayes
Expecting a big drawdown in September? Not so fast - here's what most investors usually miss.
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Pre-Markets Down Ahead of "Jobs Week"
by Mark Vickery
This is the latest Jobs Week, and one that comes only a week before the next FOMC meeting.
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PCE Numbers Keep "Soft Landing" Narrative Aloft
by Mark Vickery
Those looking for a 50-bps cut are not likely to find it from this morning's July PCE data.
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Trump vs. Harris: What the Election Means for Stocks
by Andrew Rocco
Historical data teaches us that Presidential politics have less to do with stock market returns than most voters would think. However, by studying the numbers, investors can make more informed decisions, regardless of the outcome in November.
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Top Consumer Loan Stocks to Benefit from Rate Cuts
by Shaun Pruitt
With the federal funds' interest rate expected to be cut by at least 0.25% in September, investors may want to consider several consumer loan stocks that may benefit.
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How Important Is Powell's Speech at Jackson Hole?
by Mark Vickery
Based on the cautious tack Powell has taken, we might expect a 25 bps cut next month.
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Strong Trading Day on Favorable LEI; PANW Beats in Q4
by Mark Vickery
While LEI came in lower than expected earlier today, it no longer forecasts a recession in the near term.
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Inflation Cools in July: 4 Sector ETFs & Stocks to Thrive
by Sanghamitra Saha
The annual inflation rate in the United States slowed for a fourth successive month in July 2024.
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Pre-Markets Up on Good PPI Numbers, SBUX Shakeup
by Mark Vickery
While headline and core PPI numbers showed shrinking inflation metrics, Starbucks (SBUX) scores Chipotle's (CMG) CEO.
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Markets Mixed Ahead of Key Inflation Data
by Mark Vickery
Tomorrow morning, the Producer Price Index (PPI) will demonstrate levels of wholesale inflation.
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Recession in 2024? Here's What it Means for Stocks
by Andrew Rocco
Wall Street may have already suffered a "stealth recession" masked by excessive government spending. Can the U.S. economy avoid a recession?
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