S&P 500 Falls for Fourth Straight Session on Fading Hopes for Interest Rate Cuts
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Gold Futures Set New Record on China Debt, Rate-Cut Hopes and Geopolitical Fears
Gold futures reached a new record settlement as Chinese investors flock to safe havens, rate-cut hopes grow and geopolitical tensions mount.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Dollar rally falters as falling inflation raises hopes of rate cuts
US currency on track for first negative month of the year after end to months of above-forecast CPI dataFinancial Times - Business -
Gold Steady as Rate-Cut Hopes Wane
Gold was steady. After hitting new highs, gold “immediately withdrew back” as Fed speakers overnight warned that rate cuts are still some way down the road, DailyFX said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Summer interest rate cut possible, says Bank deputy
Ben Broadbent's comments come ahead of data which is expected to show a fall in inflation.BBC News - Top stories -
Tech stocks helped lift the Nasdaq 0.7% to a record, while the S&P 500, which traded at record levels before a late-session pullback, rose less than 0.1%. The Dow fell 0.5%.
Tech stocks helped lift the Nasdaq 0.7% to a record, while the S&P 500, which traded at record levels before a late-session pullback, rose less than 0.1%. The Dow fell 0.5%.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Advance to Start Week
Stocks rose, with technology shares leading the way higher as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite sought fresh record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Deutsche Bank raises S&P 500 price target to 5,500
Equity analysts at Deutsche Bank have raised their 2024 S&P 500 target to 5,500, joining a host of other Wall Street strategists who have expressed greater optimism as stocks have come roaring back from last month’s selloff.MarketWatch - Business -
Manchester City Seals Historic Fourth Straight Title
Shaking off a sluggish first half of the season, Manchester City ripped off nine successive wins to edge Arsenal and be crowned Premier League champion.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Properties High Interest Rates Can't Touch
Competition to buy the world’s most exclusive stores is intense despite modest rent growth.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Don’t get swept away by ‘S&P 500 envy’ as stocks shatter records and bonds lag
Here’s how to remind yourself that diversification still matters in the long runMarketWatch - Business -
A massive earnings surge could lift the Dow to 60,000 and the S&P 500 to 8,000, says top Wall Street strategist
Yardeni Research’s chief investment strategist, Ed Yardeni, told clients in a note that the stock indexes could soar even higher thanks toMarketWatch - Business -
One of Wall Street’s last remaining bears, Morgan Stanley, has finally capitulated. Here’s its new S&P 500 target.
Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson sees S&P 500 at 5,400 by second quarter of next yearMarketWatch - Business -
Wall Street strategists rush to revise their S&P 500 targets as stocks hit fresh records. Here’s what they see happening.
The stock market’s renewed record-setting rally has blindsided Wall Street’s top strategists, prompting many to swiftly revise their year-end S&P 500 targets in an effort to keep pace with a surge that has far exceeded expectations from earlier ...MarketWatch - Business -
What we learned as Giants sweep Rockies with fourth straight win
With a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies, the Giants picked up their first sweep of the 2024 MLB season and extended their winning streak to four games.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Man City take greatness to new heights with fourth straight EPL title
Manchester City's relentless consistency remains their most impressive characteristic.ESPN - Sports -
Auto incentives are back — but high interest rates weaken deals for buyers
Incentives are coming back to the auto market, but interest rates remain high, corroding the benefits for buyers. Here are three things shoppers can do.CNBC - Business -
How to immunize your bond ETF if interest rates turn higher
Tips to hedge a portfolio against interest rate fluctuations.MarketWatch - Business -
How should countries deal with falling birth rates?
As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.BBC News - Top stories -
ECB's Schnabel Says Second Rate Cut in July 'Does Not Seem Warranted'
The European Central Bank should move cautiously after delivering a first rate cut in June, a member of its executive board said in an interview.The Wall Street Journal - World -
ECB’s Schnabel lobbies against back-to-back rate cuts
European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel pushed back on the idea of back-to-back interest rate cuts, saying inflation risks are still tilted to the upside.MarketWatch - Business -
Grant's Take: Retail Sales Don't Point to Rate Cut Just Yet
Walmart earnings give a different signal than what the latest Commerce Department data delivered.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mortgage rates drop as markets bet on Bank of England cut
Fresh wave of competition among lenders could provide relief for homebuyers ahead of UK general electionFinancial Times - Business - Mortgage -
China to cut mortgage rates as part of plan to prop up property market
Local authorities will be allowed to turn unsold homes from developers into affordable housing. China will cut mortgage rates and allow local authorities to turn unsold homes from developers into affordable housing, in a series of drastic measures ...The Guardian - World - China -
BoE could be close to cutting rates as inflation eases says deputy governor
Ben Broadbent believes direct effects of pandemic and war in Ukraine have now ‘faded’Financial Times - Business -
Japan Government Bond Yields Climb on Expectations BOJ Could Reduce Bond Purchases
Japanese government bond yields rose on expectations the Bank of Japan could lower its bond buying in the coming months to support the weakening yen, Deutsche Bank Research said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Will mortgage rates fall in 2024? Here's what Freddie Mac predicts.
Demand for buying a home will remain strong in 2024 even though mortgage rates have been around 7% this year.CBS News - Top stories - Mortgage -
Man City wins record fourth straight Premier League title after 3-1 win against West Ham
Manchester City won a record fourth straight Premier League title by beating West Ham 3-1 in the final game of the seasonABC News - Sports - Premier League -
The U.S. economy and inflation might be cooling off, but lower interest rates are still far away
Is the economy headed in the right direction? Wall Street investors certainly think so. They drove U.S. stocks to a record high this week. Why the optimism?MarketWatch - Business -
I earn $120,000 a year and have $165,000 in savings. How do I invest in this high-interest-rate environment?
“My husband and I would like to provide our new baby with the best life we can.”MarketWatch - Business -
Colton Herta shows speed as Honda fights back in penultimate Indy 500 practice session
Colton Herta and Andretti Global showed some speed in the penultimate Indianapolis 500 practice session as cars reverted to race setups after qualifyingABC News - Sports -
Nuggets are fifth straight NBA champ to falter in quest to repeat but maintain high hopes for future
Denver coach Michael Malone first broached the subject with his team in training camp, reminding them no NBA champion had won back-to-back titles since the Golden State Warriors did it in 2018ABC News - Sports - NBA -
The Dow closed above 40000 for the first time, a day after eclipsing the mark on an intraday basis. For the week, the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 1.2%, 1.5% and 2.1%, respectively, and all remain at or near records hit during the week.
The Dow closed above 40000 for the first time, a day after eclipsing the mark on an intraday basis. For the week, the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 1.2%, 1.5% and 2.1%, respectively, and all remain at or near records hit during the week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
BoE needs more evidence of price pressures easing before cutting rates, says policymaker
Megan Greene believes ‘burden of proof’ must lie in inflation waning before Bank of England loosens stanceFinancial Times - Business -
Fed’s Mester says forecast of 3 rate cuts this year is now probably too many
“I was on the record before saying I was at the median [forecast] which was three,” Loretta Mester said Monday. “The developments I’ve seen in the economy right now, I would not think that that’s still appropriate.”MarketWatch - Business -
30-year Treasury yield falls for 3rd straight week after data indicate ‘serious headwinds’ for U.S. economy
Rates on U.S. government debt finished slightly higher on Friday even after new Conference Board data pointed to softer economic conditions ahead. However, yields finished lower for the week, with the 30-year rate experiencing its third straight ...MarketWatch - Business -
Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in a month, but ‘home buyers are still feeling the pressure’ from high home prices
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 7.02% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
The Dow crossed 40000 for the first time, a milestone that appeared implausible a little more than two years ago when the Fed began raising interest rates to cool an overheated economy.
The Dow crossed 40000 for the first time, a milestone that appeared implausible a little more than two years ago when the Fed began raising interest rates to cool an overheated economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Half of venture firms will ‘fade or fail,’ prominent VC forecasts
As many as half the venture-capital firms will fade or fail, says a prominent player in that space.MarketWatch - Business -
There’s New Hope for an HIV Vaccine
A trial vaccine has succeeded in generating low levels of antibodies needed to target HIV. It’s a first but much-needed step toward preventing infection.Wired - Tech -
Leclerc fastest in Emilia Romagna practice sessions
Follow live text updates and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary from second practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola.BBC News - Top stories