The U.S. economy grew at a sharply slower pace in the first quarter and inflation topped Wall Street's expectations, dimming investor hopes for a quick Fed rate cut and sending the stock and bond markets down.
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Why the post-Fed stock-market rally is raising fresh inflation questions
The issue is whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting remarks on May 1 — in which he said the central bank’s next move is “unlikely” to be a rate hike — are now easing financial conditions by so much that this ends up stalling progress on ...MarketWatch - Business -
Leading index for U.S. economy sinks again and points to slower growth
The leading indicators for the U.S. economy fell in April for the second month in a row and pointed to ”serious headwinds to growth.”MarketWatch - Business -
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 -
GameStop shares fall 20% after it files to sell additional stock, says first quarter sales dropped
GameStop said it plans to sell securities and reported preliminary results that showed a drop in first-quarter sales.CNBC - 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 -
The sudden revival of GameStop mania comes just as the U.S. financial industry is racing to fix a big problem with the market's plumbing that roiled investors during the original meme-stock craze in 2021.
The sudden revival of GameStop mania comes just as the U.S. financial industry is racing to fix a big problem with the market’s plumbing that roiled investors during the original meme-stock craze in 2021.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Walmart Stock Hits Record Close on Strong Quarter
The largest U.S. retailer had robust quarterly results and an upbeat outlook, giving insight into how consumers are weathering high interest rates.The New York Times - Business -
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 -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
Wall Street heads for a flat open Friday. Reddit shares jump in the premarket while Cracker Barrel slides.CNBC - Business -
How to immunize your bond ETF if interest rates turn higher
Tips to hedge a portfolio against interest rate fluctuations.MarketWatch - Business -
NASCAR’s Kyle Larson quick learner at Indy 500 ‘Fast Friday’ as Colton Herta tops charts
Fastest speeds in nearly 30 years in practice at the Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayYahoo Sports - Sports -
Top London landlord says return to the office is gathering pace
Landsec says number of people entering its offices has climbed almost a fifthFinancial Times - Business -
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 -
Global Economy Will Grow More Than Expected, U.N. Report Says
An update to January forecasts suggests the world's economic growth rate will hit 2.7 percent in 2024, thanks to a better U.S. outlook and improved prospects for some larger emerging economies.Inc. - Business -
Economy Losing Steam as Labor Market Tightens
Weekly jobless claim numbers decline as the impact of higher interest rates starts to hit key business sectors like homebuilding and manufacturing.Inc. - Business