The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Economists’ economic outlook ranges from pessimistic to disastrous — here’s why.

Housing market of today mimics that of the 1980s, First American chief economist Mark Fleming says

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.14%. The dollar was undercut by Friday’s decline in the U.S. deflator to a 2-3/4 year low, which supported the market’s view for Fed rate cuts starting in early 2024. On the other hand, the dollar saw underlying support from the...

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this afternoon is up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.23%. Stocks are mixed on several U.S. economic reports...

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this afternoon is down -0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.11%. Stocks are mildly lower on several U.S. economic...

Today’s decline in the U.S. PCE deflator, the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, supported market expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2024. However, it remains to be seen if the market’s dramatic expectations for 1-1/2 percentage points of rate cuts in 2024 are justified. The markets are expecting a -25 bp...

The grocery sector’s outlook appears to be buzzing with optimism, thanks to the ongoing holiday season, widespread digitization, and easing inflation. Therefore, owning the shares of three top-notch grocery stocks, Target Corp (TGT), Walmart (WMT), and Albertsons Companies (ACI), might be advantageous. Read more….

The shift to electric vehicles, the use of advanced components, easing inflation, and the expected cut in interest rates are enhancing the growth outlook for the automotive industry. Therefore, lets analyze whether auto stocks Isuzu Motors (ISUZY), Garrett Motion (GTX), and Blue Bird (BLBD) are the right picks for 2024.

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.19%. Stocks are mildly higher on support from a larger-than-expected...