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US news
from24/7 Wall St.
4 hours ago

Here Are Tuesday's Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Albemarle, BitGo Holdings, Chevron, Dollar General, Equifax, Shopify, Southwest Airlines, Visa, and More

Softer January CPI at 2.4% eased inflation concerns, lowering Treasury yields and increasing prospects for Fed rate cuts while equities and energy markets showed mixed, volatile moves.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Live Nasdaq Composite: Hard-to-Please Markets See Glass Half Empty

Market volatility is high, with the VIX index up 5% in today's session. The latest inflation data came in better than expected, offering what should become relief for markets. Consumer prices rose 2.4% year over year last month, a cooler reading that brings inflation back toward levels last seen in mid-2025. As the gauge edges closer to the Federal Reserve's 2% target, expectations for an eventual rate cut are likely to gain momentum, even as this week's labor market data reflected strength.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Dollar consolidates after strong payrolls as inflation becomes the next catalyst - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Stronger-than-expected January jobs and wages supported the dollar and yields, though markets still price two rate cuts by year-end pending upcoming inflation data.
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World news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Invesco's PXH ETF Jumped 38% as Emerging Markets Finally Heat Up

Fundamentals-weighted PXH surged 38% as Asian cash-flow leaders outperformed amid Fed rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and resurging emerging-market growth.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Gold breaks above $5,000 as geopolitical risks and policy uncertainty intensify - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Gold surged past USD 5,000 as investors sought safe-haven assets amid geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty, supported by central bank buying and strong ETF inflows.
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Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

'We have not seen this rosy picture' says ADP's chief economist, who warns real economy will look pretty different from Wall Street's bullish outlook | Fortune

U.S. macro indicators look strong, but labor-market weakness and Fed rate cuts signal underlying economic fragility for 2026.
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Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Did Jensen Huang Just Put to Rest the "AI Bubble" Fears?

Nvidia's strong quarter triggered volatile stock moves, underscoring AI valuation concerns and implying the market may undergo a normal correction rather than a bubble collapse.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Mortgage spreads hit lowest level in years, keeping rates near 6%

Improved 2025 mortgage spreads helped push mortgage rates near 6%, supporting housing demand and enabling potential further rate declines if spreads return to historical norms.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

Record high for Wall Street ahead of key inflation report, UK banks stumble - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Nvidia beat expectations but had limited market impact as stronger-than-expected US GDP reinforced rate-cut hopes while key inflation data could alter outlooks.
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