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Inflation Stabilization Firms With Robust Services Spending

Inflation Stabilization Firms With Robust Services Spending

The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation indicator, the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index, hit a 5 month high in October. This increase cemented a trend that looks like a stabilization in inflation that in turn threatens to keep inflation above the 2.0% target as the Fed continues to cut rates. The chart below compares the […]
10 Monthly Dividend Stocks You’ve Never Heard Of

10 Monthly Dividend Stocks You’ve Never Heard Of

Image Source: Pixabay Most companies distribute dividends on a quarterly or semi-annual payment schedule, but there are some that pay dividends monthly.However, the number of companies that distribute monthly dividends is limited. You can see all monthly dividend stocks here. Monthly Dividend Stocks Overview Monthly dividend payments are beneficial for one group of investors in particular; retirees […]
Cryptocurrency Is “Basketcase Asset” With “No Intrinsic Value”, Wealth Experts Argue

Cryptocurrency Is “Basketcase Asset” With “No Intrinsic Value”, Wealth Experts Argue

Image Source: Unsplash UK wealth and investment experts have criticized the legitimacy and safety of digital assets like Bitcoin, arguing that consumers and businesses should be wary of “dramatic price falls.”“While the price of Bitcoin is currently riding high, in the past we’ve seen strong performance quickly giving way to dramatic price falls,” said Laith Khalaf, […]
This Under-The-Radar Restaurant Stock Has Outperformed Nvidia In 2024

This Under-The-Radar Restaurant Stock Has Outperformed Nvidia In 2024

Image Source: Pexels Artificial intelligence continues to be the front and centre of all financial debates this year.The AI frenzy, in fact, has turned Nvidia Corp (Nasdaq: NVDA) into somewhat of a benchmark against which the supremacy of any other stock’s performance is measured.Still, there’s one stock, not even from the tech sector, that has outperformed […]
The Impact Of Sector Performance Through The Years

The Impact Of Sector Performance Through The Years

Image Source: Unsplash What can we learn by looking at the historical performance of sectors? Join S&P DJI’s Tim Edwards and Joe Nelesen for a closer look at how the distinct risk/return profiles of individual sectors may influence their performance during different market regimes.Video Length: 00:06:10More By This Author:How The Improvement Of Sustainability Data Enables A […]
Huge Negative Revision Of $91.8 Billion To Second-Quarter Private Wages

Huge Negative Revision Of $91.8 Billion To Second-Quarter Private Wages

Chart Notes Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross Domestic Income (GDI) are two measures of the same thing. Income should match products sold, and does over time. But the discrepancies since Covid have been on the wild side. Real Final Sales is the bottom-line estimate of GDP. The rest is inventory adjustment that nets to […]
Stablecoin market reaches $190 billion as regulatory clarity looms under Trump

Stablecoin market reaches $190 billion as regulatory clarity looms under Trump

Key Takeaways The stablecoin market has reached $190 billion with potential regulatory support under Trump. Emerging markets like Brazil, Turkey, and Nigeria lead in stablecoin adoption for financial services. Share this article The stablecoin market continues to demonstrate its potential to reshape global finance, with its market capitalization reaching a record $190 billion, according to […]
Duration And Maturity – What Are The Differences And How Can They Be Used By Investors?

Duration And Maturity – What Are The Differences And How Can They Be Used By Investors?

Image Source: Pixabay Bond investors often talk about duration and maturity of bonds when evaluating a single bond or a bond portfolio. Generally speaking, duration and maturity are two key concepts in bond investing which refer to different aspects of a bond’s timeline and sensitivity to interest rate changes. With regard to this, it is worthwhile […]
Consumer Price Index – October 2024

Consumer Price Index – October 2024

Image Source: Pexels Consumer Price Index as taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. I have done “nothing” to alter this report. This was not a bad report. People are reacting to past issues with pricing and costs. Unless Trump is bluffing with his tariff’s threats, I would expect some major increases in prices and costs […]
Switzerland’s Canton of Bern approves proposal to explore Bitcoin mining as solution to energy waste

Switzerland’s Canton of Bern approves proposal to explore Bitcoin mining as solution to energy waste

Key Takeaways The Canton of Bern parliament approved a proposal to explore Bitcoin mining as a solution for excess energy utilization and power grid stabilization. The feasibility study will examine energy availability, environmental impact, and regulatory considerations of Bitcoin mining. Share this article Switzerland’s Canton of Bern parliament has approved a proposal to explore Bitcoin […]