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Federal Reserve Set to Cut Interest Rates as Internal Disputes Emerge Over Future Direction

Emilia Wright | November 5, 2024

Federal Reserve Anticipated to Cut Interest Rates Amid Internal Disputes Regarding Future Path As the Federal Reserve gears up for its next meeting, set for Thursday, economists widely expect a consensus among Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues to lower the benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point, bringing it to a range of…

Fed’s Inflation Index Shows Cooling Signs as U.S. Economy Prepares for Possible Rate Cuts

Emilia Wright | November 1, 2024

The Fed’s Favorite Inflation Index Shows Signs of Cooling In a promising development for the U.S. economy, inflation has slowed further, bringing it in close alignment with the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%. According to data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation measure,…

CEOs Sidestep Politics This Earnings Season Amid 2024 Election Tensions

Emilia Wright | November 1, 2024

CEOs Steer Clear of Political Discussions During Earnings Season As the United States gears up for the high-stakes 2024 presidential election, a remarkable trend has emerged among corporate leaders during October’s earnings calls: a conspicuous avoidance of all things political. This pattern has become so pronounced that observers are noting it exceeds levels seen in…

Election Insights for Investors: Key Issues, Trade Policies, and Market Implications to Watch

Emilia Wright | October 31, 2024

Taxes, Trade, States to Watch: An Election Handbook for Investors As the November 5 presidential election approaches, investors are keen to understand the landscape shaped by the candidates. Brian Gardner, chief Washington policy strategist at Stifel Financial, who has a rich background in legal and regulatory matters within financial services, provides crucial insights on what…

Bitcoin Soars as Crypto Industry Gains Political Ground Ahead of 2024 Elections

Emilia Wright | October 30, 2024

Bitcoin Nears Highs: The Crypto Industry Emerges as Election’s Big Winner As the political landscape heats up ahead of the 2024 elections, the cryptocurrency sector has already positioned itself as a significant victor—regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris secures the White House. After the tumultuous 2022 crypto crash, Bitcoin has made a remarkable…

Election Insights: How Tesla and Car Stocks Will Be Affected, Regardless of the Winner

Emilia Wright | October 29, 2024

What the Election Means for Tesla and Other Car Stocks In the landscape of auto stocks, a significant trend is emerging as we approach the election. On Wall Street, one name stands out as the likely victor regardless of who wins: Tesla. This year, investors have had more pressing concerns than the political climate impacting…

Donald Trump Faces Bond Market Dilemma as Investors Fear Rising National Debt

Emilia Wright | October 28, 2024

King of Debt: Donald Trump Must Reassure Bond Markets As the prospect of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency looms, the bond markets are exhibiting concerning signals. Investors are observing a continual decline in the value of their bond funds, largely due to apprehensions regarding Trump’s plans to drastically increase the national debt. With the…

Economic Concerns Take Center Stage in Nevada’s Battleground Election

Emilia Wright | October 25, 2024

It’s The Economy, Say Voters In Swing State Nevada As November approaches, voters in Nevada are placing a significant emphasis on economic concerns, particularly in Las Vegas, a city often labeled “America’s playground.” While tourism and entertainment thrive, the daily struggles of locals paint a different picture. High costs of living are a central issue,…

Target or Avoid Big Tech? Discover the Best ETFs for AI Investment Strategies

Mike Cianciabella | October 25, 2024

Ways to Target – or Avoid – Big Tech and Megacap Stocks via ETFs Amid AI Frenzy As the fervor around artificial intelligence (AI) continues to drive major market dynamics, the once unstoppable rise of Big Tech stocks appears to be losing momentum. Both investors and market analysts are now contemplating ways to manage their…

Boeing CEO Takes Bold Steps to Overcome Labor Strikes and Restore Greatness

Mike Cianciabella | October 25, 2024

Boeing CEO Aims to Restore Greatness Amid Labor Strikes Challenges Facing the Aerospace Giant Boeing’s new CEO, **Kelly Ortberg**, has set his sights on making the aerospace and defense giant “great again.” His remarks have resonated with Wall Street, but the ongoing labor strife presents significant hurdles to achieving that goal. Recently, Boeing’s shares (BA)…

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