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Here’s what a Bank of America strategist says investors should do next as market rotation enters round four
To Bank of America global investment strategist Michael Hartnett, there have been three distinct phases to describe market action over…
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Bitcoin looks fraught as an inflation hedge amid selloff
Bitcoin’s steep selloff is undercutting the argument made by the digital currency’s proponents that it’s an inflation hedge. The original…
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10 software stocks with sales expected to increase up to 174% through 2023
Investors looking for bargains in an expensive stock market might be better off focusing on sales growth as an indicator,…
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The pandemic recession lasted two months and was shortest on record, economic panel says
WASHINGTON (AP) — It hit like a derailed train, was hugely destructive but short-lived. The recession that broke out with…
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UK economy grows at fastest rate since last July
The UK economy grew 2.3% in April, marking its fastest growth rate since July last year as shoppers returned to…
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The UK has a strong hand to play but needs repositioning first
Sceptics have long argued that the UK is past its peak and trading largely on former glories. They point to…
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Here’s why today’s Fed meeting could signal policy change
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials are set to provide updated details on their plans for eventually scaling back easy-money policies…
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U.S. consumer sentiment sentiment falls to 6-month low amid record inflation concerns
The numbers: A preliminary reading of the University of Michigan’s index of consumer sentiment fell to 80.8 in July from…
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U.S. unemployment claims drop to new pandemic low of 360,000
The numbers: New applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to a new pandemic low, as companies sought to hire…
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‘Earnings are better, valuations are cheaper.’ Here are 18 small-cap stock ideas from Jefferies
How long can the Federal Reserve hold off before tapping the brakes on its ultra accommodative monetary policy? The biggest…
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Inflation will moderate, Powell says in prepared testimony to Congress
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday once again said that he thinks the sharp rise in inflation seen so…
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These big tech stocks, including Square and Tesla, are expected to show the best sales growth as the U.S. economy expands
You might be alarmed when you see headlines about the rising cost of living. But the increase in consumer prices…
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Fed’s Daly says the strong June inflation reading was expected and higher prices won’t last
The strong gain in the U.S. consumer price index in June is just part of a temporary “pop” in inflation…
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Consumer inflation posts biggest increase since 2008, CPI shows
The numbers: The cost of living rose in June by the largest amount since 2008, leaving the increase in U.S.…
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U.S. wholesale inventories surge in May as businesses rush to keep up with strong sales
Inventories at U.S. wholesalers rose a sharp 1.3% in May as businesses rushed to keep up with a flood of…
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U.S. unemployment claims rise slightly in early July, but layoffs remain near pandemic low
The numbers: New applications for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, but the number of people losing their jobs remains…
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U.S. job openings hit record 9.2 million as businesses compete for limited supply of workers
The numbers: Job openings in the U.S. rose slightly in May to a record 9.21 million, reflecting an insatiable demand…
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Eurozone Economy Set to Rebound Faster Than Previously Expected
By Maria Martinez The European economy is forecast to rebound faster than previously expected, the European Union said Wednesday, revising…
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The red-hot U.S. economy cools off, ISM finds, because of major shortages and not enough workers
The numbers: Restaurants, retailers and other businesses that compose the huge service side of the U.S. economy simply cannot find…
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U.S. gains 850,000 new jobs in June in sign of strength for the economy
The numbers: The U.S. created 850,000 new jobs in June as the economy perked up and companies rushed to add…
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U.S. manufacturers have all they business they can handle, but major shortages are a big headache
The numbers: American businesses are still struggling to cope with broad shortages of key supplies and skilled labor even as…
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The stage is set for the mother of all stagflationary debt crises
In April, I warned that today’s extremely loose monetary and fiscal policies, when combined with a number of negative supply…
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‘Cheap money is not the answer’, departing BoE chief economist Haldane says
Cheap money will not fix the UK economy’s issues as the country moves out of the Covid-19 crisis, Bank of England chief…
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Bank of England holds rates as inflation pressures increase
The Bank of England on 24 June decided to keep its monetary policy unchanged, but warned that, as “global price…
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Central bankers warn aggressive markets to be wary in the wake of Archegos
The recent failure of US-based Archegos Capital Management, a family office that made large, risky bets on a handful of…
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