Econ #s Archives - Page 23 of 61

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China’s Hainan Province Eases Mortgage Rules To Revive Home Sales: ‘Housing Bottom Not In Sight,’ Analyst Says

February 19, 3:30 PM

China's Hainan province reduces down payment for first-time homebuyers to 20%, aiming to stabilize slumping housing market. Goldman Sachs predicts prolonged downturn.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Snap 5-Week Streak As Hot Inflation Prints Dent Tech Stocks

By Piero Cingari

February 16, 5:19 PM

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 ended 5-week winning streak due to higher than expected inflation reports, raising concerns about Fed rate cuts. Treasury yields rose, impacting markets negatively. Tech, consumer discretionary, and real estate sectors were affected. Major indices and ETFs saw mixed performance this week, with energy and materials sectors performing the best while technology sector saw a decline.

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Magnificent 7 Stocks Trigger Concerns Of Market Overheat: Bubble Trouble?

By Piero Cingari

February 16, 12:05 PM

Bank of America's Michael Hartnett's insights reveal common catalysts for market bubbles, including tech innovation and central bank easing. Historic parallels to current Magnificent Seven stocks show potential for future burst, with rising Treasury yields as a harbinger.

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Consumer Sentiment Hits 31-Month High In February, Inflation Expectations Edge Higher

By Piero Cingari

February 16, 11:35 AM

U.S. consumer confidence rises in Feb. to highest since July 2021. Inflation expectations for the year ahead increase, but sentiment remains positive.

QQQ

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Producer Inflation Outruns Expectations In January, Chills Investor Bets On Fed Rate Cuts

By Piero Cingari

February 16, 9:36 AM

U.S. producer prices rose more than expected in January, leading traders to adjust expectations for Fed rate cuts. PPI up 0.3%, core PPI up 0.5%.

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Banks With High Commercial Real Estate Loan Exposure In Regulatory Spotlight: Valley National Bancorp And 15 Others To Watch

By Piero Cingari

February 15, 3:33 PM

US banks with large CRE loan portfolios face increased regulatory scrutiny, but NYCB stands out with steady growth despite exceeding threshold.

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S&P Reclaims 5,000 As Disappointing Retail Sales Put Fed Cuts Back On Track, Small Caps Shine: What’s Driving Markets Thursday?

By Piero Cingari

February 15, 3:12 PM

US stocks surge on strong earnings and speculation of Fed rate cuts. S&P 500 rebounds past 5000, Nasdaq 100 pauses. Small caps outperform. Tesla, Wells Fargo, and CBRE rally on positive news while Deer & Antero Resources shares drop. Other companies react to earnings.

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