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AUD/USD Stands Its Ground Amid US Data, Ahead Of Aussie’s CPI

AUD/USD Stands Its Ground Amid US Data, Ahead Of Aussie’s CPI

Image Source: Unsplash AUD/USD hovers at 0.6533, with US economic strength and upcoming PCE Price Index release setting the tone. Recent US durable goods orders exceed expectations, but consumer confidence dips slightly in the face of inflation concerns. As Fed officials express divergent views on rate cuts, market eyes turn to Australian CPI data for further […]
Top Stock Reports For Blackstone, Texas Instruments & BlackRock

Top Stock Reports For Blackstone, Texas Instruments & BlackRock

Image Source: UnsplashThe Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today’s Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Blackstone Inc. (BX), Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN), and BlackRock, Inc. (BLK). These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today. Blackstone shares […]
Chart: The Declining Value Of The U.S. Federal Minimum Wage

Chart: The Declining Value Of The U.S. Federal Minimum Wage

This graphic illustrates the history of the U.S. federal minimum wage using data compiled by Statista, in both nominal and real (inflation-adjusted) terms. The federal minimum wage was raised to $7.25 per hour in July 2009, where it has remained ever since. Nominal vs. Real Value The data we used to create this graphic can be found in […]
Markets Look To Close Q1 Strong: Stocks To Watch

Markets Look To Close Q1 Strong: Stocks To Watch

Image Source: UnsplashStocks were moving higher in the early going on Tuesday, extending their recent rally amid the final trading week of the first quarter. It’s been a historic start to 2024, with U.S. markets propelled by a resilient economy and a bullish artificial intelligence theme. As markets are closed for Good Friday, just three sessions […]
Pump-Prices To Hit $4 A Gallon As “Real Sleeper Risk” For Oil Market Looms

Pump-Prices To Hit $4 A Gallon As “Real Sleeper Risk” For Oil Market Looms

Image Source: Pixabay US oil prices have recently jumped above the $80 a barrel mark – the highest level since late 2023, sending worrying signals to the Federal Reserve and overly anxious White House. The surge in WTI has pushed wholesale gasoline prices up… And worse, pump prices are set to accelerate even higher in the coming […]
Last Night I Had A Crazy Dream – Swiss Franc

Last Night I Had A Crazy Dream – Swiss Franc

I imagine that you, like me, look forward to reading about the markets that are rarely covered.For example, yesterday we looked at Truth Social (DJT), which rallied nearly 50% today. That might go down as the most fascinating stock story – how a worthless company catches all the green lights in 5 days.Maybe all the […]
Where You Should Put Your Money, Based On The Fed’s Latest Forecasts

Where You Should Put Your Money, Based On The Fed’s Latest Forecasts

Image Source: Pixabay Every few months, the stock market gets obsessed with dots.The Federal Reserve releases its “Summary of Economic Projections” report in March, June, September, and December.It contains a chart known as the “dot plot.” Take a look:Source: The Federal ReserveThe Fed most recently published this dot plot last week.If you’ve never seen it before, […]
What Is The Message Of The Market?

What Is The Message Of The Market?

Image Source: Pexels This video shows you where the big investors invest their money. Their action is an unbelievably reliable indicator of what are the most profitable investments/market sectors to invest your money in and where the economy is heading.Video Length: 00:23:27More By This Author:Profiting In Bull Or Bear Markets – The State Of The MarketsProfiting […]
If Not Unemployment, How To Measure The Labor Market?

If Not Unemployment, How To Measure The Labor Market?

Economic statistics are all useful, and all imperfect. They must be consumed with care. Consider the unemployment rate, a headline indicator of the US labor market. The US unemployment rate has been below 4% since December 2021. As you can see from the graph, which shows the unemployment rate going back to 1948, there was […]
The Part-Time Economy Illusion: Debunking The Job Market Hype

The Part-Time Economy Illusion: Debunking The Job Market Hype

Image Source: Pexels In this episode, James Connor of Bloor Street Capital and economic oracle David Rosenberg of Rosenberg Research dive into the unsettling truths of the 2024 economy.Rosenberg reveals the potential for significant economic downturn and wealth erosion in 2024. With an uncanny blend of humor and insight, he exposes the misleading job reports, the […]