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☆ Stock futures are little changed Monday evening after Dow notches 11-day rally: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, July 19, 2023. U.S. stock futures were about flat on Monday night after the Dow Jones Industrial Average continued its longest winning streak since February 2017. While a stronger-than-expected earnings season has helped maintain the market rally, Wall Street is also carefully awaiting the Federal Reserve's policy decision on Wednesday. "We think that the economic risk and the earnings risk [are] one-sided. Wall Street will also looking at July's consumer confidence data.

Persons: Jerome Powell's, Eric Johnston, Cantor Fitzgerald's, Johnston Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, Dow, Electric, General Motors, Verizon, Microsoft Locations: New York City

Mortgage rates fell slightly last week, with 30-year mortgage rates dropping to 6.78%, according to Freddie Mac. According to its latest forecast, the Mortgage Bankers Association expects 30-year mortgage rates to fall to 5.9% by the end of this year. See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage Refinance Rates TodayMortgage type Average rate today This information has been provided by Zillow. 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. But whether mortgage rates will drop in 2023 hinges on if the Federal Reserve can get inflation under control.

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☆ What’s ahead this week for Wall Street and the economy
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-23 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Case Shiller house price index for May and consumer confidence for July from the Conference Board. Earnings reports from AT&T, Boeing, Meta Platforms, Mattel, Stellantis and Chipotle Mexican Grill. Earnings reports from Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Honeywell, Keurig Dr Pepper, Royal Caribbean, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Southwest Airlines and Hershey. Friday: Personal Consumption Expenditures price index for June, Employment Cost Index for the second quarter and University of Michigan consumer sentiment for July. Earnings reports from Procter & Gamble, Chevron and Exxon Mobil.

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☆ Wall Street rides high into next week as traders brace for a major Fed decision and key earnings
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The recent streak of gains in markets could be in jeopardy next week as traders come up against a big Federal Reserve meeting and earnings shift into high gear. However, markets are ramping up just ahead of several catalysts next week that could roil markets. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, 83% of traders expect monetary policymakers will be done at that point. 'Floodgate' of earnings season including tech The biggest week for earnings season is also up ahead, with results having been mixed thus far. Personal Consumption Expenditure index (June) 10 a.m.: Consumer sentiment (July final) Earnings: Exxon Mobil , Chevron , Procter & Gamble , T. Rowe Price

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Mortgage rates spiked dramatically last week, with 30-year mortgage rates nearing 7%. Slowing inflation in June allowed mortgage rates to fall somewhat, and they may trend down further once the Federal Reserve stops hiking rates. See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage Refinance Rates TodayMortgage type Average rate today This information has been provided by Zillow. 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. But whether mortgage rates will drop in 2023 hinges on if the Federal Reserve can get inflation under control.

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☆ Grab a 4.9% yield for parking money at this bank
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Bread Financial recently boosted its savings account annual percentage yield to 4.9%, an increase of 15 basis points. An analysis by Stephens showed that a handful of institutions boosted yields on savings products this week. Synchrony Financial hiked its savings account yield 20 basis points to 4.5%. SLM , known as Sallie Mae, lifted its yield to 4.25%, up 15 basis points, and SoFi Technologies raised the rate on its savings account to 4.4%, an increase of 10 basis points. When it comes to shopping for online savings accounts, investors shouldn't just look for the highest yields, especially because banks can adjust what they're willing to pay.

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☆ These are the 3 key things that will impact the stock market in the week ahead
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

A lot was riding on these important measures of inflation after the scorching-hot ADP jobs report last week. Here are 3 things you need to know for the week ahead: 1. Industrial production and capacity utilization, also out Tuesday, shines a light on manufacturing, which attributes about 12% to U.S. GDP. Six months is generally considered to represent a balance between supply and demand in the housing market. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

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☆ Dollar at 15-month low as easing inflation firms rate peak bets
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The dollar index , which measures the U.S. currency against six major rivals, stood at 99.71 in early Asian hours, its lowest since April 2022. "Markets are generally pretty pleasant with the lower inflation data, because lower inflation together with the still resilient labour market supports the narrative of a soft landing in the U.S. economy," said Carol Kong, currency strategist at Commonwealth Bank Of Australia in Sydney. Ryan Brandham, head of global capital markets, North America, at Validus Risk Management, said the data on weekly jobless claims and producer prices are supportive of the soft landing. Although the recent trend of lower inflation may be encouraging, it probably won't be sufficient to change the committee's decision." The Japanese yen strengthened 0.23% to 137.71 per dollar and is on course for its best week against the dollar since January.

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☆ Asian shares rally, dollar slides on bets Fed almost done hiking
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Stella Qiu | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan (.MIAPJ0000PUS) rose 1.5%, bolstered by a 2.1% jump in Hong Kong's Hang Seng index (.HSI) and a 1.4% gain in Australia's resources-heavy shares (.AXJO). Overnight, the much-watched U.S. consumer inflation report provided better news than markets had hoped for. In particular, core inflation, which the Fed has feared to be sticky, also showed a sharper-than-expected slowdown. Elsewhere, oil prices settled near the highest in two months on a soft U.S. dollar. Brent crude futures rose 0.2% to $80.29 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 0.2 at $75.88.

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☆ Inflation is 'history' for the U.S, says veteran economist Steve Hanke
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

watch nowThe U.S. no longer has an inflation problem, according to veteran economist Steve Hanke. "Money supply changes cause changes in the price index and inflation." The core consumer price index, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, rose 4.8% from a year ago and 0.2% month-on-month. "When inflation was going and roaring, the producer price index roared up first and then the consumer price index roared up. Steve Hanke Professor, Johns Hopkins University

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☆ Wall Street cheers cool CPI with stock rally; dollar, yields decline
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Lawrence Delevingne | Thomson Reuters | Delevingne Works Primarily On Enterprise Stories Related To Finance. He Joined Reuters In | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

REUTERS/Ralph OrlowskiSummaryCompanies U.S. CPI data for June shows inflation slowdownWall Street stocks gainDollar, Treasury yields dropOil and gold gainJuly 12 (Reuters) - Wall Street stocks advanced on Wednesday and the dollar and Treasury yields fell after new U.S. inflation data showed a slowdown in the seemingly relentless rise of consumer prices. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) gained just 0.2% last month, the Labor Department said on Wednesday, lifted by rises in gasoline prices as well as rents, which offset a decrease in prices of used motor vehicles. Shares of big tech-related companies, which tend to be sensitive to higher interest rates, gave the S&P 500 its biggest boost. /FRXU.S. Treasury yields also dropped, with the 10-year Treasury yield now at 3.865%, down 11.9 basis points . Wall Street banks overall are expected to report higher profits as rising interest payments offset a downturn in deal making.

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[1/2] A trader works at the Frankfurt stock exchange, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Frankfurt, Germany, December 30, 2020. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) gained just 0.2% last month, the Labor Department said on Wednesday, lifted by rises in gasoline prices as well as rents, which offset a decrease in prices of used motor vehicles. CPI advanced 3.0% in the 12 months through June, down from 4.0% in May and the smallest year-on-year increase since March 2021. /FRXU.S. Treasury yields also dropped, with the 10-year Treasury yield now at 3.853%, down 12.9 basis points . EARNINGS AHEADOvernight in Asia, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index (.AXJO) rose 0.4%, while the bouncing yen knocked Japan's Nikkei (.N225) down 0.8%.

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[1/2] A trader works at the Frankfurt stock exchange, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Frankfurt, Germany, December 30, 2020. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) gained just 0.2% last month, the Labor Department said on Wednesday, lifted by rises in gasoline prices as well as rents, which offset a decrease in the price of used motor vehicles. CPI advanced 3.0% in the 12 months through June, down from 4.0% in May and the smallest year-on-year increase since March 2021. /FRXU.S. Treasury yields also dropped, with the 10-year Treasury yield now at 3.885%, down 9.7 basis points . GLOBAL STOCKS, COMMODITIESOvernight in Asia, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index (.AXJO) rose 0.4%, while the bouncing yen knocked Japan's Nikkei (.N225) down 0.8%.

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☆ Asian shares rise, dollar dips as traders await US inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Ankur Banerjee | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The Japanese yen strengthened against most major currencies and last fetched 139.43 against the dollar, its highest in a month. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan (.MIAPJ0000PUS) was 0.61% higher, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index (.AXJO) rose 0.54%. "However, if the core CPI decelerates as anticipated, investors may continue to keep the odds for September and November rate hikes low." China shares (.SSEC) eased 0.14%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (.HSI) rose 0.5% in early trading. The dollar index , which measures the U.S. currency against six peers, fell 0.197% at 101.40, having slid as low as 101.37, its lowest in two months.

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After increasing consistently over the past couple of weeks, mortgage rates have finally receded somewhat. Average 30-year mortgage rates are now nearly 20 basis points lower than they were a week ago. See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage Refinance Rates TodayMortgage type Average rate today This information has been provided by Zillow. 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. But whether mortgage rates will drop in 2023 hinges on if the Federal Reserve can get inflation under control.

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July 12 (Reuters) - Oil nudged higher on Wednesday, extending gains for a second session, as planned supply cuts by the world's biggest oil exporters and hopes for higher demand in the developing world offset wider economic concerns globally. Brent futures rose 6 cents to $79.46 a barrel by 0356 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 6 cents to $74.88 a barrel. On Tuesday, the U.S. EIA projected demand would outpace supply by 100,000 bpd in 2023 and by 200,000 bpd in 2024. "The short-term crude demand outlook shouldn't be that bad, as everyone is taking a vacation that requires some travel this summer," Moya added. Higher rates can slow economic growth and reduce oil demand.

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☆ US stocks jump as investors cheer lowest inflation reading in over 2 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Headline inflation eased to just 3% in June, marking the lowest inflation reading in 2 years. Core inflation, meanwhile, posted a year-per-year increase of 4.8% last month, below the expected 5%. Meanwhile, core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose 4.8% year-per-year, below economists' estimates of a 5% increase. The AI revolution is here and will spark a 15% rally in tech stocks, according to Wedbush's Dan Ives. A recession is looking less likely as inflation cools and the job market stays resilient, according to top economist Paul Krugman.

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☆ Morning Bid: Stocks rise, dollar slips as all eyes on US inflation
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Economists polled by Reuters expect the consumer price index to have risen by 3.1% in June, after May's 4% rise. The core rate is expected to have dropped for a third straight month to 5% from 5.3%. ING economists think the core rate would need to come in well below the forecast for a July rate hike to look doubtful. Markets are pricing in a 92.4% chance of a 25 bps hike in July, CME FedWatch tool showed. Elsewhere, the spotlight will also be on the Bank of Canada's policy decision, with the central bank likely heading toward a second consecutive quarter-point interest rate hike.

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☆ Earnings season is upon us. What to look out for when major banks report Friday
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Wells Fargo (WFC) and Morgan Stanley (MS), our two financial holdings, will report quarterly numbers Friday and a week from Tuesday, respectively. All 23 institutions tested, including Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley, passed the exercise that simulates a hypothetical severe global recession. Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley announced increases in their capital returns to shareholders after clearing that regulatory hurdle. WFC YTD mountain Wells Fargo YTD performance Wells Fargo has a unique story among the major U.S. banks because of its multiyear restructuring plan. MS YTD mountain Morgan Stanley YTD performance When Morgan Stanley reports, net assets in its wealth management (WM) business will be a key metric.

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☆ Why the Fed is still likely to raise rates after cooler June jobs data
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-09 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

But beneath the surface, the jobs market remains hot. What’s next: The June Consumer Price Index report, a key inflation reading, is due on Wednesday. The Producer Price Index report for June is due on Thursday. Wednesday: Consumer Price Index report and housing starts for June. Thursday: Producer Price Index report for June.

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Average 30-year mortgage rates hit 6.81% this week, the highest they've been in eight months, according to Freddie Mac. See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage Refinance Rates TodayMortgage type Average rate today This information has been provided by Zillow. 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. 15-Year Fixed Mortgage RatesThe average 15-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.24% right now, according to Freddie Mac data. Mortgage rates started ticking up from historic lows in the second half of 2021 and increased significantly in 2022.

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☆ Expect more rate hikes from the Fed after the latest jobs report
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Job gains remain robust, wage growth is still going strong, and unemployment continues to hover near historic lows. That means the job market is still fueling demand in the economy, which the Fed has been trying to slow through rate hikes. Assessing the labor marketThe Fed wants to see the labor market slow down broadly, bringing it into “better balance,” as Powell has frequently described it. And there has been some progress on bringing the job market back into better balance while inflation has come down. “The focus is on the path of wage inflation because of its pass-through to services inflation,” said Sonia Meskin, head of US Macro at BNY Mellon IM.

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☆ We're not giving up on this struggling entertainment stock. Here are our reasons
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Labor market hints at cooling U.S. stocks were mixed Thursday as markets digested the latest jobs data. This reflects a slowdown from the month prior, a sign that a resilient labor market may be cooling. Wells Fargo downgrade Analysts at Wolf Research downgraded Wells Fargo (WFC) to peer perform from outperform (hold from buy), citing the bank's risks from commercial real estate exposure, along with potential hits to net interest income (NII). THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

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☆ US stocks dip as jobs report shows hiring is cooling while wage growth remains hot
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Stocks dipped on the newest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Hiring cooled in June, with 209,000 new jobs addedBut wage growth remained hot, with an annual rise of 4.4% last month. According to the newest Bureau of Labor Statistics report, 209,000 new positions were added last month, and unemployment fell to 3.6%. That figure is below expectations of around 225,000 new jobs, according to economists polled by Reuters. But wage growth rose more than predicted, up 4.4% on an annualized basis, while the average hourly earnings edged up 0.4%.

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☆ Dollar firms on rate hike views after Fed minutes, yen treads water
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Rae Wee | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SINGAPORE, July 6 (Reuters) - The dollar was broadly higher on Thursday, after the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting cemented market expectations for a rate hike this month. Against the dollar, the euro touched a near one-week low of $1.0843 in early Asia trade, while sterling dipped 0.08% to $1.26925. Markets are now pricing in an 89% chance that the Fed will raise rates by 25 basis points at its policy meeting later this month, according to the CME FedWatch tool. Elsewhere, the yen rose more than 0.2% to 144.30 per dollar, as worries over potential intervention from Japanese authorities to shore up the yen capped its decline. The Chinese yuan last bought 7.2593 per dollar in the offshore market , after having fallen about 0.4% the previous session.

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