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High inflation and subsequent interest rate hikes have put immense pressure on the stock market. However, cooling prices have raised investor confidence. Therefore, this could be the right time to scoop up quality stocks Mosaic Company (MOS), Ryerson Holding (RYI), and VEON Ltd. (VEON), which are currently trading at attractive…

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks ended last week on a high note

Bitcoin jumped above US$19,000, its highest level since November 2022, as US inflation fell to 6.5%, raising analysts' expectations that the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates by only 0.25% at its meeting later this month.

An interest rate increase? On the agenda? Try eight, actually happening. Dr Lowe and his RBA colleagues did get left behind.

Inflation moved the S&P 500 (SPY) this week as the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report was released on Thursday. Let's break it down in today's issue. I think the results may surprise you.

Hey are you enjoying the early gains for the 2023 stock market? Me too. Unfortunately this appears to be a mirage with the S&P 500 (SPY) ready to head lower...and probably make new lows in the months ahead. Why is that? Read on below for the answer.

The software industry’s growth was hampered significantly last year due to several macroeconomic headwinds. However, the industry is well-positioned to witness significant growth, thanks to rapid digitization across sectors and growing IT spending worldwide. Hence, we think fundamentally sound software stocks Fortinet (FTNT) and Yext (YEXT) could be ideal investments…

While the Fed’s aggressive monetary policy has impacted the demand for new cars, the rapidly growing EV and used car market should enhance the growth of the auto parts industry. Hence, fundamentally strong auto parts stocks O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY), Bridgestone (BRDCY), and Garrett Motion (GTX) might be ideal additions to…

As inflation cooled down in December, marking the sixth consecutive month of slowing annual inflation, the market expects slower rate hikes ahead. Hence investors should consider fundamentally strong stocks Mosaic (MOS), AutoNation (AN), Ryerson Holding (RYI), and Bluegreen Vacations Holding (BVH) that look significantly undervalued compared to their industry peers.…

Although inflation has been showing signs of easing, it continues to hover way above the Fed’s 2% target. Since the Fed is expected to continue raising interest rates until its target is reached, the stock market is expected to remain volatile. Amid this backdrop, investors could consider investing in quality…

Countries have yet to see the full impact of tightening financial conditions, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday, warning that central banks have some way to go in their inflation battle. Global growth is expected to slow further this year, as central banks including the US Federal Reserve have raised…