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

“If inflation doesn’t start to come down, you risk this replay of the 1970s... Let’s be sharp now, let’s get inflation under control,” St. Louis Fed President James Bullard told CNBC Wednesday.

Despite the consecutive rate hikes, the U.S. economy remains resilient amid robust consumer spending and a tight labor market. So, given the Dow Jones’ steady start to 2023, we think quality Dow stocks Coca-Cola (KO) and McDonald's (MCD) could be great buys now. Keep reading.

A strong labor market has renewed anxiety about continued rate hikes amid the unending debate regarding an impending recession or a strong recovery. As the Fed's next steps will likely act as a speed bump down the road, fundamentally strong companies that investors are buying this year, Comcast (CMCSA) and…

With inflation still alarmingly high, the Fed’s rate hikes might continue. This is raising concerns over the possibility of a recession. Therefore, quality dividend-paying stocks Altria (MO), International Paper (IP), ICL Group (ICL), and Spok (SPOK), yielding more than 4%, might be ideal buys now. Read more.

Amid soaring concerns over an impending Fed-induced recession, the stock market could remain volatile in the near future. Against this backdrop, investors could add stable stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Novartis (NVS) to their portfolios in 2023 to garner good returns. Read on….

Sticky inflation might trigger more rate hikes this year, which could keep the stock market under pressure. Hence, investors could consider buying fundamentally strong stocks Stellantis (STLA), Honda Motor (HMC), MasterCraft Boat (MCFT), and Genie Energy (GNE) given the uncertainties. These stocks are rated A (Strong Buy) in our proprietary…

Grocery prices were back up in January after a December respite.

Asian shares have fallen after stocks tumbled on Wall Street as worries persist about higher interest rates and their tightening squeeze on the global economy

“With consumption and inflation reheating, risks of a hard landing resembling a boom/bust are growing,” Lisa Shalett, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s CIO, warns.

The December quarter wages data shows pay rises remain moderate despite the surging cost of living. The share market pulled back from earlier losses on the data. Find out how the day played out.

Bitcoin is still up nearly 50% year-to-date after an abysmal end to 2022.