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OPINION - Interest rates set to rise as inflation falls by less than expected

Today’s inflation figures are akin to a hangover that grows worse throughout the day. You wake up surprisingly chipper, just a sore throat and achy arms. But pretty soon you realise things are heading south, you’re not 21 anymore, and a deep familiarisation with the toilet bowl awaits. Oh, and…

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Dollar Pushes Higher on Hawkish Fed Comments and Weak Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.31% and posted a 2-month high. Hawkish comments Tuesday from Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari pushed the 10-year T-note yield up to a 2-1/4 month high and strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Also, weakness in stocks boosted the liquidity demand for...

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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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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

Retail numbers will shed more light on state of the economy

The shopping habits of Australian households will be on display as the national statistics bureau releases fresh retail trade data.

The New Daily

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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Persistently high inflation is causing a split among Federal Reserve officials over next steps

The stubbornness of high inflation is dividing the Federal Reserve over how to manage interest rates in the coming months, leaving the outlook for the Fed’s policies cloudier than at any time since it unleashed a streak of 10 straight rate hikes in March 2022

The Independent UK

3 Consumer Stocks With Unmatched Market Potential

Consumer spending drove the 1.1% growth in GDP during the first quarter. With strong job growth and cooling inflation, consumer sentiment is expected to improve. Given this backdrop, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong consumer stocks LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne (LVMUY), Unilever (UL), and…

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Dollar Gains on Positive U.S. Economic News and Higher Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.12%. The dollar saw support from stronger-than-expected U.S. manufacturing production and NAHB housing reports, which pushed T-note yields higher. In addition, hawkish Fed comments Tuesday from Chicago Fed President Goolsbee and Richmond Fed President Barkin gave the dollar a boost. Weakness...

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2 Smart Investments to Make in the Financial Sector

Amid a high-interest rate environment, finance companies seem well-positioned to boost their profit margins. Hence, fundamentally strong financial stocks, EZCORP, Inc. (EZPW) and Regional Management (RM), could be smart investments now to garner significant returns in the foreseeable future. Read on….

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Dollar Ticks Lower as Stocks Gain

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.24%. The dollar on Monday retreated from a 5-week high and posted moderate losses as stocks moved higher, curbing liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar was also under pressure after the U.S. May Empire manufacturing index fell more than expected...

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Fed's Raphael Bostic doesn't see rate cuts until 2024

Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic thinks high consumer spending and strong labor market could continue to push prices higher.

Fortune

The world is surviving a stronger dollar

The globe has, so far, been able to weather higher interest rates without the devastating consequences some anticipated.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Powell Speech, Debt Ceiling Optimism Lifts Sentiment

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are up +0.39%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM23) are up +0.32% this morning as market participants awaited an update on plans to raise the U.S. debt ceiling while bracing for a key speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Powell Speech, Economic Data

Axios

U.S. inflation is hard to whip. Here's why.

For the first time in decades, the long-term forces shaping the world economy look inflationary.

StockNews.com

Why Are Investors in a “Sticky Situation”?

The S&P 500 (SPY) seems to be going trading in a fairly tight trading range. Yet there are more facts emerging that would lead one to a bearish conclusion. That includes the discussion of Sticky Inflation. You may not have thought much about that...but let me assure you that is…

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip as Consumer Sentiment Slides

Concerns about the debt ceiling also weighed on stocks Friday.

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Best Medical Stock Investors Should Buy in a Recession

Despite the cooling down of inflation, a Fed rate cut is not in sight. Amid recessionary concerns, investing in medical stock Abbott Laboratories (ABT) could be wise given its sound financials and the inherent stability of the medical sector. Let’s take a look at some of the company’s key metrics….

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Stocks Turn Lower as Long-Term Inflation Expectations Unexpectedly Climb

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.33%. U.S. stocks this morning gave up an early advance...

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3 Financial Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist

Financial companies are known to perform well in a rising interest rate environment as higher interest rates boost their profit margins. Given the current high-interest rate environment, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong consumer financial stocks OneMain Holdings (OMF), World Acceptance (WRLD), and EZCORP (EZPW). Read more….

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The Democrats have a powerful campaign issue: price-gouging corporations

Ask the public: do you want more jobs and higher wages, or huge companies making fatter profits by raising prices?

Fortune

Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says stocks could jump 15% or more this year—but only if the Fed cuts rates

"If the Fed does not cut, then it's going to be tougher sledding for the markets," the finance professor warned.

StockNews.com

No.1 Tech Stock to Own in a Bear Market

Given the broad economic headwinds and widespread recessionary concerns, a bear market might be on the horizon. Against this, stable tech stock Accenture plc (ACN) could be a solid buy-and-hold choice. Let’s explore the trends of some of the company’s key metrics….

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