Financial News

U.S. home prices rose 4.2% YoY in August, while 20 major cities saw a 5.2% gain. High mortgage rates continue to dampen demand and growth.

Pfizer Q3 earnings beat expectations, driven by Paxlovid sales. Cost-saving goals aim for $4B by 2027 as Covid demand slows. Investor concerns rise.

German consumer confidence rises in November, hitting highs since April 2022, yet recession fears weigh on economic sentiment.

The report showed that production index moved back into the positive territory amid rising factory activity.

Long-run inflation expectations declined from 3.1% to 3.0%.

U.S. Durable Goods Orders fell 0.8% in September, defying forecasts for a deeper drop and signaling resilience in the manufacturing sector.

The German Ifo Index beats forecasts, signaling optimism in business sentiment, but challenges remain for the Eurozone’s broader recovery.

Natural gas prices pulled back as traders reacted to the bearish report.

Greece’s favourable credit trajectory is underscored by falling public debt, more resilient banks, and structural reforms. Scope Ratings’ baseline is for primary budget surpluses to be sustained in coming years.

U.S. jobless claims fall unexpectedly to 227,000, signaling labor market resilience, but rising unemployment benefits hint at economic cooling.

Southwest, American Airlines, UPS, and Honeywell post mixed Q3 results, with Southwest and UPS beating earnings, while Honeywell misses revenue targets.

Eurozone Services PMI fuels bets on a smaller ECB rate cut as services inflation persists despite weaker demand.

Tesla’s profit surge and IBM’s AI push drive tech growth, while Mattel struggles with weak toy demand ahead of the holidays. Read our full earnings breakdown.

Gasoline inventories increased by 0.9 million barrels from the previous week.

U.S. existing home sales hit a 14-year low in September as high mortgage rates and elevated prices keep buyers cautious. Explore the key factors and market outlook.

Coca-Cola’s price increases offset declining demand, while Boeing struggles with a costly labor strike. Explore how these giants are navigating market turbulence.

IMF boosts U.S. 2024 growth to 2.8%, citing strong consumption, while cutting China to 4.8%. Geopolitical and trade risks still threaten global recovery.

GM surpasses Q3 expectations and raises 2024 earnings forecast, driven by strong North American sales and higher vehicle prices. Read the full analysis.

Georgia’s coming elections highlight its tough balancing act between the West and Russia. Competing visions for the nation’s future, challenging geopolitics and sanctions risks threaten the sovereign’s ratings.

US Leading Economic Index drops 0.5% in September, signaling slower growth ahead. Learn how key economic indicators point to recession risks in 2025.