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Comex Gold Settles 0.62% Higher at $2190.60, Record High
Gold prices climbed to a new record high.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Comex Gold Settles Higher
Gold prices rose, clawing back some of Friday’s losses, with the front-month Comex contract for March settling up 0.8% at $2174.80.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Eurozone Bond Yields Drift Lower, Liquidity Seen Light Ahead of Easter
Eurozone government bond yields were slightly lower in early trading, with investors awaiting fresh drivers in a week when market liquidity is likely to be light ahead of the Easter holidays.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Metal Prices Mixed, Gold Gains Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Base metals were mixed with gold making small gains as the market remained nervous ahead of key U.S. inflation data.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stocks surge after Fed indicates three rate cuts still coming this year
The S&P topped 5,200 for the first time Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it was still targeting three rate cuts in 2024. Markets had feared hotter-than-expected inflation and jobs data would persuade the Fed to trim its timeline.CNN - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Comex Gold Settles 0.04% Higher at $2175.60
Front month Comex gold for March delivery gained 0.04% to settle at $2175.60 per troy ounce.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Fed Stays the Course on Rates
Markets are cheering the central bank’s forecast for three interest rate cuts this year. But Fed policymakers are divided on the issue.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Dow Industrials, S&P 500 Dip to Start Week
Stocks were mostly lower as chip makers came under pressure, after a report that China plans to phase out U.S.-made microprocessors in government computers and servers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Feds Are Trying to Get Plants to Mine Metal Through Their Roots
Some species can absorb extreme amounts of nickel from soils. Such “phytomining” could help provide batteries essential for the renewable revolution.Wired - Tech -
Stocks Finish Lower, Led by Nasdaq
U.S. stocks finished lower, with the S&P 500 creeping further from its recent record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chinese investors are going all-in on gold, priming the pump for the commodity's recent rally and offering support as the metal enters uncharted territory.
Chinese investors are going all-in on gold, priming the pump for the commodity’s recent rally and offering support as the metal enters uncharted territory.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fed Rate Outlook Looks Just Right for Banks
Banks look forward to relief on deposit costs but have no desire to go back to zero rates.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Fed’s Goolsbee expects three rate cuts this year
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said Monday he now expects three quarter-point interest rate cuts this year.MarketWatch - Business -
Housing market frozen as home buyers ‘hold out’ for lower mortgage rates
Mortgage applications dipped 0.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage is 6.93%.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
S&P Global Cuts Paramount Credit Rating Into Junk Territory
The ratings company cut Paramount Global to BB-plus from BBB-minus, citing continuing cord cutting and elevated investments required to support the buildout of streaming services.The Wall Street Journal - World -
This is your wallet on Fed rate hikes: 2 years, 4 charts
In four charts, here’s how much money the campaign to rein in inflation may have cost you since it began in March 2022.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Why a Fed rate cut in June is not yet a done deal
An interest-rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, though now widely expected, should not be viewed as decision that has already been made, Fed watchers say.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Cook says Fed has to move carefully before cutting interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Monday said the central bank needs to take a “careful approach” in deciding when to cut interest rates, but she gave few clues on the timing or size of any reductions.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Fed’s Waller says there’s ‘no rush’ to cut U.S. interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Chris Waller said high inflation readings and strong job gains in early 2024 reinforce his view that “there is no rush” to cut U.S. interest rates.MarketWatch - Business -
Top Fed official says ‘no rush’ on rates after ‘disappointing’ data
Progress on taming price rises ‘has slowed and may have stalled’, according to Christopher WallerFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Dollar Loses Some Strength After Fresh U.S. Data
The dollar was mixed after fresh U.S. economic data, losing some of the strength it showed overnight after Fed Governor Waller said late yesterday there is no rush to cut interest rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A UK financial trader dubbed the ringleader of an interest rate manipulation scandal loses an appeal
A British financial trader described as the ringleader in the manipulation of a key interest rate before and after the global financial crisis has lost his appeal to have his conviction quashedABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Amazon writes its largest venture cheque yet for AI start-up Anthropic
$2.75bn deal is the latest sign of Big Tech’s race to capitalise on the booming sectorFinancial Times - Business - Amazon -
Reddit stock charges higher, even as it picks up a neutral rating
Reddit’s stock is continuing its sharp ascent in Tuesday trading, even as an analyst took a sidelined stance on the social-media name.MarketWatch - Business -
Long-Term JGBs Edge Lower Amid Worries Over BOJ Rate-Hike Pace
Long-term JGBs edged lower in the Tokyo session, weighed by concerns over the BOJ’s rate-hike pace after last week’s policy normalization.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.1% to 98.95
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.1% to 98.95 — up nine of the past 12 trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Commercial real estate is itching for a rebound two years after start of Fed rate hikes
Demand for office leases is picking up, but interest rates are still a wild card.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Don't sweat the prospect of no Fed rate cuts, economist says — markets will still march higher
Markets will continue to rally even if the Fed chooses not to cut interest rates this year, according to Steven Blitz, TS Lombard's chief U.S. economist.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Wall Street revamps 2024 S&P 500 targets after record-setting stock-market rally
Wall Street analysts are playing catchup with the 2024 stock-market rally.MarketWatch - Business -
Major U.S. stock indexes declined, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow industrials retreating 0.3%, 0.4% and 0.1%, respectively.
Major U.S. stock indexes declined, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow industrials retreating 0.3%, 0.4% and 0.1%, respectively.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Momentum stocks are outperforming S&P 500 by widest margin since 2008. Investors should be concerned.
Momentum stocks are coming off their best stretch of outperformance in years — since just before the financial crisis, in fact. That’s making some investors nervous.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. stocks rose, with the S&P 500 adding 0.9% to close at a record and the Dow and Nasdaq gaining 1.2% and 0.5%, respectively.
U.S. stocks rose, with the S&P 500 adding 0.9% to close at a record and the Dow and Nasdaq gaining 1.2% and 0.5%, respectively.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Buy energy stocks as Fed becomes less aggressive in fighting inflation, says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley upgraded its view on energy stocks, arguing they have lagged the price of crude oil this year with compelling valuations.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Reddit investors shrug off hold rating, bid up stock another 9% as post-IPO rally continues
Reddit's post-IPO rally continues, despite the company receiving a hold rating from a prominent analyst.CNBC - Business -
U.S. stocks retreated for a second straight session, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both losing 0.3% and the Dow industrials falling 0.4%.
U.S. stocks retreated for a second straight session, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both losing 0.3% and the Dow industrials falling 0.4%.The Wall Street Journal - World -
My wife and I owe $450,000 on a $1.2 million house with a 3.5% mortgage rate. Our payments will soon increase. Should we pay it off or invest in stocks?
“We are in our late 60s, in good health and we have a second home worth $900,000 that is fully paid for.”MarketWatch - Business -
Finance chiefs are grappling with the complex math of balancing investments in generative AI with potential profits that are hard to gauge by traditional measures.
Finance chiefs are grappling with the complex math of balancing investments in generative AI with potential profits that are hard to gauge by traditional measures.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trader at Center of Libor Scandal Loses Appeal
A U.K. court upheld the conviction of Tom Hayes, the alleged ringleader of a conspiracy among big banks and brokers to rig rates during the global financial crisis.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Traders bet US election will unsettle market calm
Vix and VStoxx indices show expectations of volatility around prospective Biden-Trump rematchFinancial Times - World -
10 Execution Shortcuts on the Path to Business and Career Success
Don't forget that business success depends more on execution than on all your ideas and passion.Inc. - Business