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

While moderation of the inflation rate is December has triggered a bear market rally, the stock market is unlikely to stabilize in the near term because of the likelihood of further interest rate hikes. Hence, shares of fundamentally strong and growing businesses with a track record of increasing dividend payouts,…

The stock market rally picked up steam amid cooler inflation. Sharp Tesla price cuts and some notable earnings were in focus.

Although inflation slowed further in December, concerns of a recession weigh heavy on investors’ sentiments as the Fed plans to continue raising interest rates this year. Amid this backdrop, investors could consider buying fundamentally strong stocks AbbVie (ABBV), The Coca-Cola Company (KO), and Centene Corporation (CNC) for the long-term. Read…

Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year, but the Fed may still hike rates. Here's when it should stop.

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…

Even though cooling inflation has raised consumer optimism, the Fed’s indication of interest rate hikes this year has also raised recession odds. Amid such volatile economic conditions, it would be wise to add penny stocks trivago N.V. (TRVG) and Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) to your watchlist in 2023. Read on….

UnitedHealth earnings topped, with JPMorgan and several banks on tap. Tesla slashed its U.S. and European prices.

"We are in a deflationary mode. It is time to stop raising rates,” Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel said on Thursday.

The ASX gains as the cost of living in the US falls for the first time in more than two years, raising hopes the US central bank will ease interest rate rises. Look back on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News markets blog.

The Dow Jones rallied amid inflation data. Tesla stock rose despite Chinese fears over an Elon Musk project. AMC stock gained as APE soared.