Financial News
- Vladimir Zernov
According to the report, 31% of builders cut home prices in December.
- Bob Mason
October’s UK labor data: Rising wages, steady unemployment challenge BoE’s rate stance as inflation moves above the BoE’s 2% target.
- Vladimir Zernov
Composite PMI exceeded analyst expectations as the services sector expanded at the fastest pace since the reopening of the economy from Covid lockdowns.
- Bob Mason
China’s economic data signals mixed recovery as retail sales dip sharply, highlighting the urgent need for consumption-focused stimulus measures.
- James Hyerczyk
U.S. import prices rose 0.1% in November, fueled by energy costs, raising inflation concerns and impacting Fed policy, bond yields, and markets.
- Vladimir Zernov
Natural gas prices are moving higher as traders react to the larger-than-expected draw.
- James Hyerczyk
Inflation climbs with PPI up 0.4%, while initial claims hit a 2-year high. How these key metrics shape markets and Fed decisions—read more here.
- Brian Marly
Lithuania is set to outperform Estonia and Latvia fiscally and economically in the short to medium term, driven by structural, cyclical and policy-related factors.
- Vladimir Zernov
Gasoline inventories increased by 5.1 million barrels, exceeding analyst expectations.
- James Hyerczyk
Inflation rose to 2.7% in November, driven by shelter and food costs. Will the Fed cut rates next week as expected? Read the full CPI report analysis.
- Dmytro Spilka
In terms of low-risk, growth-focused investment opportunities, there have been no better options for investors than Wall Street’s imperious ‘magnificent seven’ stocks.
- Bob Mason
The RBA keeps rates steady but signals growing confidence in inflation easing, raising market bets on early 2025 rate cuts.
- Bob Mason
Exports slow, imports dive: China’s November trade data signals urgent need for economic reforms.
- James Hyerczyk
GameStop, Oracle, Adobe, and Costco report earnings this week. Key insights could move Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq as traders assess retail and tech strength.
- Vladimir Zernov
Year-ahead inflation expectations jumped from 2.6% in November to 2.9% in December.
- James Hyerczyk
U.S. job creation surged in November with 227,000 new jobs, beating expectations. However, the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, reflecting mixed labor market trends.
- Vladimir Zernov
Natural gas prices stay close to session highs as traders react to the report.
- James Hyerczyk
U.S. layoffs surged 27% in November, led by auto and industrial sectors, as initial jobless claims rose to 224K, signaling potential economic pressure.
- Vladimir Zernov
According to the ISM, the economic activity in the services sector expanded for the fifth consecutive month in November.
- James Hyerczyk
Private payrolls grew by 146K in November, missing forecasts. Slower hiring and rising wages may influence the Fed, bond yields, USD, stocks, and gold prices.