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☆ Oil prices extend rally on potential U.S. crude purchase for reserve
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

An offshore oil platform is seen at sunset on February 9, 2024 near Huntington Beach, California. Oil prices rose on Tuesday, extending the previous day's rally on hopes of higher seasonal fuel demand and potential U.S. crude purchases for its petroleum reserve, though gains were capped by a firmer dollar. Brent crude futures climbed 28 cents, or 0.3%, to $81.91 per barrel by 0038 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 31 cents, or 0.4%, to $78.05. "Since WTI is near its 200-day average, we expect oil prices to remain close to current levels for a while," he said. U.S. crude oil stockpiles were expected to have fallen while product inventories likely rose last week, a preliminary Reuters poll showed on Monday.

Persons: WTI, Hiroyuki Kikukawa, Jennifer Granholm, Goldman Sachs, Brent Organizations: Brent, . West Texas, . Federal Reserve, NS, Nissan Securities, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Energy, Reuters, American Petroleum Institute, Energy Information Administration, U.S . Department of Energy, U.S . Energy Information Administration, International Energy Agency Locations: Huntington Beach , California, U.S, .

☆ Elon Musk ordered Nvidia to ship thousands of AI chips reserved for Tesla to X and xAI
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Lora Kolodny | In Lorakolodny | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

Correspondence from Nvidia staffers also indicates that Musk diverted a sizable shipment of AI processors that had been reserved for Tesla to his social media company X, formerly known as Twitter. "Elon prioritizing X H100 GPU cluster deployment at X versus Tesla by redirecting 12k of shipped H100 GPUs originally slated for Tesla to X instead," an Nvidia memo from December said. In a post on X in November, Musk wrote, "X Corp investors will own 25% of xAI." At Tesla, Musk has promised to build a $500 million "Dojo" supercomputer in Buffalo, New York, and a "super dense, water-cooled supercomputer cluster" at the company's factory in Austin, Texas. WATCH: Musk ordered Nvidia to ship thousands of AI chips to X

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☆ Investing legend Rob Arnott shares 3 trades to exploit underappreciated 'asymmetries' in the market right now — and 6 cheap investments he's betting will deliver 'double-digit' annual returns over the
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But both inflation and economic growth have upside and downside risks relative to consensus. AdvertisementOn inflation, Arnott believes it's far more likely that it surprises to the upside. AdvertisementTo take advantage of these asymmetries in the market, Arnott said that value stocks and TIPS are two investments that would perform well in a higher-inflation environment. One way investors can gain exposure to these assets is through funds like the iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF (IUSV), the Schwab U.S. More specifically, value stocks within both developed and emerging markets are trading in their "cheapest decile ever" compared to growth stocks, Arnott said.

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☆ Gold flat ahead of U.S. data, but set for 4th straight monthly gain
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

One kilogram gold bullion at the YLG Bullion International Co. headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Gold prices were set for a fourth straight monthly gain, even as the market struggled for momentum on Friday ahead of a key U.S. inflation reading that could provide more indications on how the Federal Reserve might proceed with rate cuts later this year. Bullion prices are up 0.3% so far this week and 2.5% so far in the month. Spot silver fell 0.8% to $30.95 per ounce, but was set for its biggest monthly gain since July 2020. Platinum was down 0.2% at $1,021.94 and palladium lost 0.2% to $945.56.

Persons: Kyle Rodda, Yeap Jun Rong Organizations: Co, Federal Reserve Locations: Bangkok, Thailand, U.S

☆ U.S. PCE data will be 'scrutinized heavily,' strategist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailU.S. PCE data will be 'scrutinized heavily,' strategist saysMehvish Ayub, senior investment strategist at State Street Global Advisors, says last week's purchasing managers' index data was "quite a shocker."

Persons: Mehvish Ayub Organizations: U.S, PCE, State Street Global Advisors

☆ Dollar ebbs as markets await key global inflation reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In this photo illustration, a person is seen holding 100, 50, and 5 U.S. dollar bills in his hand. The dollar waned on Tuesday following a slight pick up in risk appetite, but it held tight ranges against its peers ahead of key inflation data from major economies this week that markets are looking to for guidance on the global interest rate outlook. The euro was a touch firmer at $1.0860 despite some dovish comments from European Central Bank policymakers on Monday and data showing German business morale stagnated in May. Down Under, the Aussie edged 0.03% higher to $0.6657, with the country's monthly consumer price index data also due on Wednesday. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday the central bank will proceed cautiously with inflation-targeting frameworks, noting that some challenges are "uniquely difficult" for Japan after years of ultra-easy monetary policy.

Persons: Rodrigo Catril, Sterling, NAB's, Kazuo Ueda, bitcoin Organizations: U.S, European Central Bank, ECB, National Australia Bank, New Zealand, Down, Bank of Japan Locations: Asia, Britain, United States, U.S, Tokyo, Japan

☆ Traveling on Memorial Day? You could be making history
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —If you’ve flown this weekend or are hopping on a flight today, it’s likely you’re making history. Passenger traffic at US airports is on pace to make this Memorial Day weekend the busiest on record, according to Transportation Security Administration screening data. 1 screening day in TSA history) and Thursday (2.897 million, No. What’s amounting to be a blockbuster Memorial Day weekend could be a precursor to a chart-busting summer of travel. Five of the top 10 busiest travel days in the TSA’s 22-year history have occurred in the past two weeks alone.

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☆ What’s really happening in America’s economy (Trump and Biden spin aside)
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

You’d think that would mean the economy is coasting, since periods of low unemployment are generally associated with higher rates of economic prosperity. That seems to be the case with a lot of recent economic data: No piece of good news comes without other evidence that give economists pause. “I wouldn’t give the economy a clean bill of health,” said Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY. But given consumer spending is one of the biggest drivers of the economy, a pullback can have adverse effects, too. The uglyThe biggest flashing red light in the economy right now is the level of debt people are racking up.

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☆ People using popular drugs for weight loss, diabetes are more likely to be diagnosed with stomach paralysis, studies confirm
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Injected medications called GLP-1 agonists are in high demand because they have proved to be so effective for weight loss. The difference, which was statistically significant, amounted to a 52% increased risk of being diagnosed with stomach paralysis while on a GLP-1 medication. Compared with those who were not taking a GLP-1 medication, those who did were about 66% more likely to be diagnosed with gastroparesis. This study found that 0.53% of patients on GLP-1 medications were diagnosed with stomach paralysis, or about 1 case of gastroparesis for every 200 people taking the drugs. People taking GLP-1 medications were also more likely to have nausea and vomiting or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and to be prescribed a proton pump inhibitor.

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Mortgage rates dropped last week following the release of April's Consumer Price Index data, which showed that inflation slowed last month. Mortgage rates are expected to go down as inflation decelerates toward the Fed's 2% target level. See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage CalculatorUse our free mortgage calculator to see how today's mortgage rates will affect your monthly and long-term payments. Now that the Fed has paused hiking rates, mortgage rates have come down a bit. Once the Fed starts cutting rates, which is likely to happen this year, mortgage rates should fall even further.

Persons: Freddie Mac Organizations: April's, Federal Reserve, Mortgage, Zillow, Fed Locations: Chevron

☆ Stock market today: Dow closes above 40,000 for the first time as latest inflation data fuels big weekly gains
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A cool April CPI report buoyed hopes of Fed interest rate cuts later this year. Investors will look to see if the gains can spill over into next week, which is set to be a busy one for AI developments. AdvertisementThe Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 40,000 for the first time on Friday, closing out a strong week of gains fueled by upbeat inflation data midweek. The S&P 500 rose about 1.5% for the week, buoyed by solid earnings results from consumer giant Walmart and an April CPI report that showed cooling inflation. That CPI report boosted investor hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year.

Persons: —, Fundstrat's Tom Lee, Lee Organizations: Service, Dow Jones, Walmart, Federal Reserve, Microsoft, Nvidia, Technology Locations: Here's

☆ Gold prices set for second weekly gain on Fed rate-cut optimism
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gold prices appeared set for a second consecutive weekly gain on Friday, after recent U.S. inflation data fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates this year. The dollar index was down 0.6% for the week so far, against its rivals, making gold less expensive for other currency holders. "The upward bias for gold prices may remain, with the recent run in U.S. economic data offering room for the Fed to consider earlier rate cuts in 2024 while geopolitical tensions rock on. Bullion is known as an inflation hedge, but higher rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold. "Gold prices may correct lower as markets look to re‑establish the historical relationship between gold and the U.S. dollar.

Persons: Yeap Jun Rong, haven't, Bullion Organizations: Co, Federal, Fed, U.S . Federal Reserve, U.S ., Commonwealth Bank of Australia Locations: Bangkok, Thailand

☆ Gold drifts higher as rising Fed rate cut expectations boost appeal
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gold prices inched up on Thursday following a sharp rise in the last session as the dollar and bond yields weakened on the increasing likelihood of rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve as early as September. Spot gold rose 0.1% at $2,388.10 per ounce, as of 0255 GMT, after gaining more than 1% to its highest since April 19 on Wednesday. "Following the April consumer price index data, the odds for a potential September rate cut have firmed, which suits the gold price from a yield perspective," said Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade. However, a potential bounce in the dollar or treasury yields could be the biggest hurdle for gold price in the remainder of the week." Bullion is known as an inflation hedge, but higher rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold.

Persons: Tim Waterer, Austan Goolsbee, Jerome Powell's Organizations: U.S . Federal Reserve, Treasury, KCM, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Locations: .

☆ Stock market today: Indexes slip after Dow crosses 40,000 for the first time
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Max Adams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Stocks turned lower and closed in the red on Thursday after the Dow briefly crossing 40,000 for the first time. The S&P 500 failed to extend its gains after closing at a record high on Wednesday. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The Dow failed to close above the key threshold, and the S&P 500 struggled to consolidate gains after hitting a record close on Wednesday. AdvertisementBroadly, the Fed speakers on Thursday painted a picture of a central bank in no hurry to pivot as inflation remains above its 2% target.

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☆ As bad as you may think the economy is now, it’s nowhere near the 1970s
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —When new gross domestic product figures last month showed US economic growth slowed from recent gangbuster levels, many people diagnosed the economy as having a really ugly sickness: stagflation. So March’s ugly inflation report, which showed an unexpected jump in the pace of price increases, and the lackluster GDP report, made the diagnosis seem like a no-brainer. Even JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said last month the US economy “looks more like the 1970s than we’ve seen before” and that stagflation is a growing risk. Economic slack, a term I unfortunately cannot take any credit for, broadly describes a situation where the economy isn’t performing as well as it could be. The most widely recognized symptom of economic slack is a rising unemployment rate.

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☆ These Dow stocks are cheap and have more upside as index reaches key milestone
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached the 40,000 milestone level , but investors can still find inexpensive growth opportunities in the index. Shares currently have a forward P/E of 12.6, versus the stock's average five-year P/E of 17.8. The consensus price target on the stock indicates 14.2% upside from Wednesday's close. The stock's current forward P/E is at 27.6, slightly lower than its 5-year average of 32.1. Shares are trading at a 25.3 forward P/E ratio, relative to the 28.2 five-year average P/E ratio.

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☆ Treasury yields fall ahead of fresh consumer inflation figures
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The 2-year Treasury yield was last at 4.8061% after falling by over one basis point. U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Wednesday is investors considered the outlook for inflationary pressures and awaited the latest consumer price index data. The producer price index for April, which tracks wholesale prices, came in higher than expected on Tuesday. This comes ahead of the consumer price index for April which is expected to be released Wednesday. On an annual basis, inflation is anticipated to slow slightly to 3.4% from 3.5% in March.

Persons: Dow Jones, Jerome Powell Organizations: Treasury, Investors, Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics, PPI, Core CPI

☆ Gold prices flat as U.S. inflation data takes centre-stage
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gold prices traded flat on Wednesday as investors looked forward to a critical U.S. inflation print that could offer clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate-cut trajectory. Spot gold held its ground at $2,359.99 per ounce, as of 0704 GMT, trading in a narrow $6 range, after gaining 1% on Tuesday. According to a Reuters poll, the data is expected to show that core inflation in April rose 0.3% month-over-month, down from 0.4% the prior month. Bullion is known as an inflation hedge, but higher rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold. However, data on Tuesday showed that U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in April.

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☆ Inflation slightly cooled off in April as expected
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Consumer Price Index increased 3.4% year over year in April, just below March's rise of 3.5%. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementInflation in the US is still above 3%, new Consumer Price Index data released on Wednesday suggested, but cooled off slightly in April. The Consumer Price Index or CPI, an inflation measure, climbed 3.4% from April 2023 to this past April. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Stock market today: Indexes edge up as traders digest wholesale inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Major indexes were slightly higher after the data as investors assessed the impact on rate cut outlooks. April's producer price index data beat estimates, gaining 0.5% for the month against 0.3% consensus estimates. The PPI data comes a day before Wednesday's consumer price index and will give investors a broader frame of reference. If CPI data is equally hot, the stuttering stock rally could face even more negative consequences. The 10-year Treasury briefly topped 4.5% after the PPI data before slipping by about one basis point to 4.465.

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☆ Fact check: Biden again falsely claims inflation was 9% when he became president
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Daniel Dale | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Washington CNN —For the second time in less than a week, President Joe Biden falsely claimed Tuesday that the inflation rate was 9% when he began his presidency. The year-over-year inflation rate in January 2021, the month of his inauguration, was about 1.4%. The Biden-era inflation rate did peak at about 9.1% – but that peak occurred in June 2022, after Biden had been president for more than 16 months. The March 2024 inflation rate, the most recent available rate at the time Biden made these comments, was about 3.5%, up from about 3.2% the month prior. Separate Producer Price Index data that was released on Tuesday showed the highest wholesale inflation rate in a year.

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Thirty-year mortgage interest rates have been holding steady after dipping below 7% earlier this month, according to Zillow data. Once the Fed is able to start cutting rates, mortgage rates should also go down. On the other hand, if April's CPI data shows signs of cooling, mortgage rates could inch down a bit further. See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage CalculatorUse our free mortgage calculator to see how today's mortgage rates would impact your monthly payments. Once the Fed cuts rates, mortgage rates should fall even further.

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☆ Fed’s Powell is unfazed by the latest hot inflation reading
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Tuesday’s wholesale inflation data, which jumped to its highest rate in a year, certainly wasn’t a source of comfort. “I wouldn’t call it hot, I would call it sort of mixed,” Powell said Tuesday, referring to the new wholesale inflation data. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (center) spoke Tuesday at an event hosted by the Foreign Bankers' Association alongside European Central Bank Governing Council member Klaas Knot. Another troubling sign for US central bankers is consumers’ belief that inflation will move higher in the year ahead, according to two surveys Fed officials monitor closely. That can lead to higher prices.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Powell, Price, ” Powell, ”, Klaas, Michelle Bowman Organizations: New, New York CNN, Foreign Bankers ’ Association, European Central Bank Governing, Federal, Foreign Bankers, Association alongside European Central Bank Governing, Foreign Bankers Amsterdam, ” Locations: New York

☆ The market is 'definitely biased towards a rally': Investment firm
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe market is 'definitely biased towards a rally': Investment firmOmar Itani, head of investment advisory at Edmond De Rothschild Middle East, discusses the outlook for U.S. consumer price index data.

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See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage CalculatorUse our free mortgage calculator to see how today's mortgage rates will affect your monthly and long-term payments. 30-Year Fixed Mortgage RatesThe average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac. 15-Year Fixed Mortgage RatesAverage 15-year mortgage rates were 6.38% last week, according to Freddie Mac data, which is a nine-basis-point decrease from the previous week. Now that the Fed has paused hiking rates, mortgage rates have come down a bit. Once the Fed starts cutting rates, which is likely to happen this year, mortgage rates should fall even further.

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