The Latest Breaking News on Economic Optimism Soars as Americans Embrace Promising Outlook for 2024

The stock market rally advanced strongly and broadly this week, as a debt-ceiling deal cleared Congress and Fed rate hike odds tumbled.

Amid sticky inflation, tight labor market, and economic resilience, another rate hike could be in the offing. The higher interest rates and tighter lending standards could push the economy into a recession. Amid the macroeconomic uncertainty, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong quality stocks Microsoft (MSFT), Murphy USA…

With the uncertain macroeconomic environment and the possibility of a recession, investing in profitable companies could be wise. Thus, quality stocks VMware, Inc. (VMW), Utah Medical Products (UTMD), and Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) could be smart long-term investments. Read more….

Amid rising fear of recession, the market is expected to remain volatile. Therefore, it could be wise for investors to buy quality stocks Taro Pharmaceutical Industries (TARO), Tennant (TNC), and Carrols Restaurant (TAST), which have soared over the past months and are leveling up for profits. Read more.

Asian stock markets are following Wall Street higher ahead of an update on the U.S. jobs market

America’s surprisingly resilient job market may have delivered yet another month of solid hiring and pay gains in May, if economists’ forecasts prove to be correct

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.99%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IU XX) (QQQ ) closed up +1.31%. Stock indexes Thursday settled moderately higher, with the S&P...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell -0.74% and posted a 1-week low. A decline in T-note yields Thursday undercut the dollar. The dollar also came under pressure after the May ISM manufacturing index contracted more than expected, which was dovish for Fed policy. In addition, the action by...

With the uncertain economic environment and the possibility of a recession on the horizon, investing in quality stocks such as ServiceNow (NOW), Nikon Corp. (NINOY), and North American Construction Group (NOA) could help survive a market downturn. Read more….

Macroeconomic headwinds, like persistent inflation and rate hike fears, have dampened investor sentiments. Against this backdrop, Industria de Diseño Textil (IDEXY), International General Insurance Holdings (IGIC), and Information Services Group (III), with noteworthy fundamentals, could be added to your portfolio for stability. Read on….

While the recent debt ceiling deal offers some respite, the stock market continues grappling with macroeconomic headwinds. Hence, it could be wise to invest in stable stocks Costco Wholesale (COST), Cintas Corporation (CTAS), and Copart (CPRT), which could withstand the ongoing market uncertainty. Read on….