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Stocks Set to Open Mixed as Investors Await FOMC Minutes, U.S. Debt-Ceiling Talks in Focus

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are down -0.03%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM23) are up +0.01% this morning as market participants continued to monitor U.S. debt-ceiling negotiations while awaiting the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge and the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting.

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Making the Case for Covered Call Strategies

During times of uncertainty, an investor can use a covered call to deliver downside protection while capturing upside gains. Here’s how it works.

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Commentary: What we can learn from an earlier inflation-employment conundrum

America’s unemployment now stands at a 54-year low of 3.4%, a useful reminder that our post-COVID economy is similar to the post-World War II economy of 1947-1949. Much like today, that generation faced a tricky combination of high inflation and low unemployment. Our predecessors brought inflation down without significantly breaking…

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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise despite worries about US debt talks

Asian shares mostly drifted higher Monday as investors fretted whether the United States government would be able to reach a deal to avoid a federal default

The Independent UK

Survey of economists: Inflation will stay high this year, and so will Fed's key interest rate

The Federal Reserve will make only modest progress in its fight against inflation for the rest of this year, even while keeping its benchmark interest rate at a 16-year high, a group of business economists predict in a new survey

The Independent UK

Yellen, FOMC Minutes and Other Key Themes to Watch This Week

It was a great week in the overall market this week. The S&P 500 ($SPX) (SPY) finished up over 1% with most of that run coming in the second half of the week.

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Reserve Bank faces new inflation headwinds as immigration surges

This week's interest rates decision will be a tough one that may yet disappoint mortgaged homeowners and turn NZ back down the path to recession, writes Andrew Patterson.

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Here's what could happen in markets if the U.S. defaults. Hint: It won't be pretty

Investors are still hopeful that lawmakers will clinch a deal to raise or suspend the debt ceiling. That's because failure to do so could have devastating consequences in markets.

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Investors: DON’T Get Fooled by This Suckers Rally

The S&P 500 (SPY) seems to be breaking out into bull market territory above 4,200. However, history shows many examples of how this could be nothing more than a Suckers Rally. That’s why you should tune into Steve Reitmeister’s most recent market commentary including a clear trading plan and top…

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Stocks Post Modest Losses as Debt Ceiling Talks Hit an Impasse

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IU XX) (QQQ ) closed down -0.23%. Stock indexes Friday gave up early gains and posted...

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Powell steers policy debate with clear signal on June rate pause

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave a clear signal he is inclined to pause interest-rate increases next month, taking command of the policy debate after several officials suggested they wanted to keep hiking.

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Turn Lower Amid Debt Ceiling Setback

The major indexes swung lower Friday after lawmakers reached an impasse in debt ceiling negotiations.

Kiplinger

Dollar Slips on a Snag in Debt Ceiling Talks and Dovish Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.36%. The dollar retreated after Friday after talks to raise the debt ceiling hit a roadblock when Republican negotiators left a meeting with White House representatives and said talks were on a “pause.” The dollar also moved lower Friday after Fed...

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Carl Icahn bet on America to fail. Instead he lost $9 billion

A short seller accused the billionaire of covering up his losses by bribing shareholders with a dividend. Now he admits his 'mistake': 'Don't fight the fed'

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Federal Reserve Chair Powell hints at a pause in rate hikes when central bank meets next month

Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the Federal Reserve will likely forgo an increase in its benchmark interest rate when it meets in June for the first time since it began raising its key rate 14 months ago to fight high inflation

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Top Takeaways From Tesla's 2023 Shareholder Meeting

Tesla held its 2023 Annual Shareholders Meeting at Giga Texas, during which the company highlighted upcoming news and voted to add to its board of directors.

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S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Powell Speech, U.S. Debt Deal Optimism Boosts Sentiment

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are trending up +0.18% this morning as market participants weighed the latest updates on negotiations in Washington to reach a debt-ceiling deal while awaiting a key speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise on hopes for US debt deal, but China declines

Asian shares are mostly higher as hopes grow that the U.S. Congress will reach a deal to avoid a default on the nation’s debt

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Bulls Back in Charge?

It has been a nice week for stocks, and if the debt ceiling issue gets resolved without too much hassle, we could see further rallying. It goes without saying, but it's a lot easier to make money when the S&P 500 (SPY) is going up, even if our portfolio is…

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Stocks Settle Higher on Signs of Progress in Debt Ceiling Talks

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.94%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IU XX) (QQQ ) closed up +1.81%. Stock indexes Thursday extended this week’s rally, with the...

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Dollar Gains on Strong U.S. Economic News and Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.67% and posted a 1-3/4 month high. The dollar Thursday moved higher on optimism that the U.S. will raise its debt ceiling. Also, Thursday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. economic reports on weekly jobless claims and the May Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey are...

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Crude Prices Drop as the Dollar Rallies

June WTI crude oil (CLM23 ) on Thursday closed down -0.97 (-1.33%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM23 ) closed down -0.09 (-0.04%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Thursday posted moderate losses. A rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday to a 1-3/4 month high was bearish for energy prices....

Kiplinger

Debt Ceiling Crisis: What the Experts Are Saying

A failure to suspend or raise the debt ceiling would have catastrophic consequences, the pros say.

Tribune News Service

Latest mortgage news: Rates keep climbing

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again in early May, and mortgage rates have responded by climbing. The average interest rate on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.66% this week, up from 6.58% last week, according to Bankrate’s national survey of large lenders.

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Dollar Strength Weighs on Crude Prices

June WTI crude oil (CLM23 ) this morning is down -0.88 (-1.21%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM23 ) is up +0.20 (+0.08%). June Nymex natural gas (NGM23 ) is up +0.153 (+6.47%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are mixed, with gasoline climbing to a 3-week high. A rally...

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