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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge accelerates, adding pressure for more rate hikes

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauges unexpectedly accelerated in January and consumer spending surged after a year-end slump, adding pressure on policymakers to keep ratcheting up interest rates.

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Top Wall Street strategist David Rosenberg crushes rosy economic predictions and says ‘no landing’ talk is Wall Street’s ‘biggest hoax’ in years

Even if inflation fades, with interest rates staying higher for longer, the founder and president of Rosenberg Research fears a recession is on the way.

Fortune

Painless disinflation is looking less likely

New data shows consumer spending and inflation heated up in January.

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Fed's rate hikes likely to cause a recession, research says

Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates and defeat the nation’s worst bout of inflation in 40 years without causing a recession

The Independent UK

2 Large-Cap Stocks You Can Buy for Under $100

While rising inflation and the Fed’s rate hikes are expected to keep the stock market volatile in the near term, large-cap stocks could help survive. Therefore, fundamentally sound large-cap stocks, Coca-Cola (KO) and AstraZeneca (AZN), which are currently trading under $100, might be solid additions to your portfolio. Keep reading.

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3 Short Squeeze Stocks to Make Sure You Sell Before It’s Too Late

Although inflation reduced significantly from its peak, it remains far off the Fed’s target. The sequential increase in inflation and hotter-than-expected jobs report last month could compel policymakers to raise interest rates higher than previously expected until it achieves its 2% inflation target. Since it may not be easy for…

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3 Explosive Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

Aggressive rate hikes have pressured growth stocks since last year. However, growth stocks could prove to be promising investments this year in the hopes of the Fed pulling off a “soft landing.” Therefore, it could be wise for investors to buy fundamentally strong growth stocks Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), McKesson Corp.…

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An inflation gauge tracked by Fed accelerated in January

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked higher in January, a sign that price pressures remain entrenched in the U.S. economy and could lead the Fed to keep raising interest rates well into this year

The Independent UK

Millions of US workers are still missing after the pandemic. Where did they go?

Millions of workers are still missing from the U.S. labor force three years after COVID-19 surfaced, and economists are scratching their heads as to how big the gap actually is and where all these people went.

Tribune News Service

3 Stocks You Can Buy Now and Hold Onto for the Next Decade

Sticky inflation, robust spending, and resilient job growth have dwindled the likelihood of a Fed pivot and rekindled recessionary concerns. Amid rising market volatilities, quality stocks Pfizer (PFE), Hershey (HSY), and Bluegreen Vacations Holding (BVH) might be wise portfolio additions to hold on to for the next decade. Read on….

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The 5 Safest Stocks You Can Buy in 2023

The stock market might remain volatile in the near term amid the still-alarmingly high inflation and the anticipated continuation of rate hikes. Therefore, fundamentally strong Eli Lilly (LLY), Novartis (NVS), Comcast (CMCSA), HCA Healthcare (HCA), and Myers Industries (MYE), which pay steady dividends, might be safe buys now. Read more.

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Asia stocks mixed after Wall St breaks losing streak

Shares in Asia are mixed after Wall Street broke its longest losing streak since December with a modest rally led by tech stocks

The Independent UK

The ‘free money’ tech investment era is over and the ‘old economy’ is set to become the big winner, according to Bank of America

“Bear markets have historically resulted in leadership change, which suggests old economy sectors are likely the winners of this cycle,” Bank of America equity strategist Savita Subramanian wrote Wednesday.

Fortune

Jamie Dimon says the Fed has ‘lost a little bit of control’ on inflation and the economy is facing some ‘scary stuff’

The Fed’s path to bringing down inflation is still far from guaranteed.

Fortune

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US revises down GDP for Q4 to 2.7%

The revised estimate marked a deceleration from the 3.2 percent growth rate from July through September.

Axios

What history says about debt standoffs

There are signs that possible protracted negotiations is causing worry in the halls of the Fed.

The Independent UK

Average long-term US mortgage rate jumps to 6.5% this week

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level since November, more bad news for a housing market that’s been in decline for a year

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$1,000 Invested in These 3 Stocks Could Make You Richer in 2023

Hot economic data and rekindled price pressures are expected to keep the stock market highly volatile, with the Fed minutes signaling continued rate hikes in upcoming meetings. Amid this backdrop, investing $1,000 in fundamentally sound and dividend-paying stocks Walmart (WMT), Novartis (NVS), and Albertsons (ACI) could make you richer this…

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US growth figure revised downward

WASHINGTON: US economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2022 was weaker than previously estimated, reflecting a downward revision of consumer spending as the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation figures were revised higher.

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3 Bargain Stocks to Buy Before the Crowd Catches On

A resilient economy and sticky inflation could lead Fed officials to hike interest rates higher than anticipated in the central bank’s next meeting. Although markets have been highly volatile amid concerns over the potential rate hikes and other macro headwinds, this has created an attractive opportunity for investors to scoop…

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Six weeks of falling applications for unemployment benefits

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid fell again last week as the labor market remains resilient in the face of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases meant to cool the economy

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3 Safe Haven Stocks to Buy in a Bear Market

Amid the diminishing likelihood of a Fed pivot and recession odds soaring, a bear market could be expected anytime soon. Therefore, investors can scoop up quality stocks Walmart (WMT), AbbVie (ABBV), and CVS Health (CVS) now. Read on….

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Inflation in the Eurozone: is it persisting or falling?

In 2022, the annual inflation rate hit a record level (8.4%) since the Eurozone’s creation in 1999, mostly because of disruptions in the global supply chain and by the energy crisis provoked by the conflict in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Asian stocks rise after Wall St slides on rate hike fears

Asian stock markets are higher following Wall Street's biggest one-day decline in two months

Tribune News Service

Fed’s Williams says 2% inflation goal key to taming prices

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said it’s critical the U.S. central bank remain committed to its 2% inflation goal, and emphasized monetary policy must bring supply and demand into better balance to lower inflation.

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