Democrats in Congress proposed bill that could end hedge funds' interference in US single-family home market; proposed bill would bar them from owning such properties in the future.
In December 2023, consumer sentiment index rose to 69.4, significantly exceeding economists' expectations and resulting in U.S. stock market gains of up to 1.3%.
U.S. equity futures take a sharp downturn after unexpected strength in labor market, with traders questioning aggressive rate cut bets & traders adjusting expectations for a Fed rate cut in March 2024 to 49% chance.
This latest jobs report could potentially jeopardize aggressive market bets on a wave of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2024 that are driven by concerns about an economic slowdown.
Two months after Hamas attacks, US President Biden, UNSC & King of Jordan call for ceasefire. Israeli stocks rise, US envoy to UN against ceasefire. Investigations into civilian casualties & use of phosphorus munitions. UNSC to convene tomorrow.
Wall Street was enjoying a bullish Thursday afternoon, propelled by AI stocks and tech giants, as investors grew increasingly optimistic about the disruptive technology.
Fifty-six percent of S&P 500 companies have shown positive performance in 2023 and 44% retreated Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) offers the highest upside potential (58%).