Treasury yields were little changed Friday morning, as the market steadied ahead…
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ECB decision to be cliff hanger as eurozone sentiment indicators deteriorate
Central bankers love to steer the market, but the messages coming from…
2-year Treasury yield ends at one-week high after ISM services-sector report
Treasury yields jumped to among the highest levels of this year on…
Last burst of leisure spending leads to modest U.S. growth in summer months, Fed’s Beige Book says
The outlook: The U.S. economy grew at a modest pace in July…
Australia’s economic growth slows by less than expected, but risks are building
SYDNEY — Growth for Australia’s commodity-rich economy slowed by less than expected…
This labor-market recession gauge is back in focus, former SAC Capital macro trader says
The monthly jobs report for August points to a further cooling in…
Treasury yields higher amid concern about stubborn inflationary pressures
U.S. bond yields rose on Tuesday as revived inflation angst trumped concerns…
U.S. stock futures slide as sour news on global economy hits sentiment
U.S. stock futures slip as rising bond yields defy dour economic news…
Wall Street is raising quarterly profit forecasts for the first time in two years, and executives are relaxing about recession prospects
After nearly two years of concerns about a recession, growing optimism about…
Here’s how much 401(k) contribution limits are likely to rise next year
It’s not time to break out the champagne. The tax-deferred amount you…
With interest rates so high, should you be invested in cash?
Not only are interest rates in the U.S. at their highest level…
Surge in U.S. unemployment rate to 3.8% may be a summer-jobs mirage
The U.S. unemployment rate jumped to an 18-month high of 3.8% in…
Biden hails August jobs report, observes that Trump left office ‘with fewer jobs than when he entered’
President Joe Biden on Friday talked up the encouraging August jobs report…
Housing affordability is now at its worst level since 1984, Black Knight says
The housing market has no mercy for the typical home buyer. With…
ISM factory index stumbles for 10th consecutive month in August
The numbers: A closely-watched index that measures U.S. manufacturing activity rose 1.2…
China’s Caixin PMI returns to expansion in August
A private gauge of China’s factory activity swung to expansion in August,…
China’s central bank to cut FX reserve ratio
China’s central bank said Friday that it would lower the amount of…
South Korea’s exports shrink for 11th straight month
South Korea’s exports shrank on year for an 11th consecutive month in…
Gold prices fall as U.S. PCE inflation rate edges higher
Gold futures declined on Thursday as the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge…
Need to Know: The ‘beating heart’ of the economy may be ready to trigger a recession, says this strategist
Updating his “maddest macro chart,” Société Générale strategist says “beneath the megacaps,…
BOJ board member says central bank needs to maintain easing
Bank of Japan policy board member Toyoaki Nakamura said Thursday that the…