December CPI adjusted to 3.3%, with minor revisions; Jan. CPI expected to decrease to 3%. Fed likely to maintain rates in March, with possible cuts in 2024.
Major U.S. stock averages traded on a mixed note at midday in New York, with the S&P 500 grappling with the psychological resistance level of 5,000, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 managed to reach fresh record highs.
Carson Block, founder of Muddy Waters Research, exposes financial manipulation at Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, leading to a 9% drop in stock. Block criticizes CEO's family involvement, PwC's auditing, and overvalued assets, seeking accountability.