Macro Economic Events Archives - Page 34 of 129

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Why Fed Rate Cuts Could Propel Real Estate, Small-Cap, Gold Miners, Solar Stocks To New Heights

December 14, 2:18 PM

Lower interest rates can provide a windfall to US businesses, especially real estate, solar, gold miners, and small-cap companies in the Russell 2000.

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With Fed Rate Cuts On The Horizon, Equity Markets Soar, Dollar Weakens, 10-Year Treasury Yield Falls Below 4%

By Neil Dennis

December 14, 9:37 AM

Fed delivered what markets wanted: likely no more rate hikes & rate cuts in 2024. Interest rate-sensitive assets outperformed, with small-caps, Treasuries & gold rising, while the dollar dropped.

GLD

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Fed’s Unexpected Dovish Signals Spark Market Euphoria: Economists Weigh In

By Piero Cingari

December 13, 6:28 PM

The Fed's dovish shift elicited a range of reactions from financial experts and economists, with some seeing early signs of a rally and others cautioning against over-optimism.

DIA

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Dow Jones Skyrockets To Record Heights, Shatters 37,000 Mark, Fueled By Fed’s Dovish Stance

By Piero Cingari

December 13, 5:11 PM

The 30 largest blue-chip stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to unprecedented highs following the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady.

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Powell Signals Peak Interest Rates, Foresees Cuts In 2024: Markets Rally, Traders Extend Lower Rate Bets

By Piero Cingari

December 13, 4:35 PM

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledging the current rate is "likely at or near the peak of this tightening cycle."

DIA

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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals End To Hiking Cycle; Projects Interest Rates Falling To 4.6% By Year-End 2024

By Piero Cingari

December 13, 3:05 PM

In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve announced its decision Wednesday to maintain the federal funds rate…

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Will Recession Accompany Bull Market In 2024? Analysts Project S&P 500 Nearing 5,000 Mark

By Piero Cingari

December 13, 1:04 PM

LPL Research projects a shallow recession for US economy in 2024, but suggests that equity investments should still be in play.,The Fed's rate-hiking campaign in 2022-2023 has not created as much disruption as expected.,S&P 500 expected to reach 4,900-5,000 by end of 2024..

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‘Colombian Senate Shelves Marijuana Legalization Bill In Another Major Setback For Advocates’ – Marijuana Moment

By Benzinga Newsdesk

December 13, 12:46 PM

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/colombian-senate-shelves-marijuana-legalization-bill-in-another-major-setback-for-advocates/Colombia's Senate has shelved a bill to legalize marijuana, meaning lawmakers will need to

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Fed’s 2023 Policy Twists: The Turning Points And Markets Reactions

By Neil Dennis

December 13, 9:30 AM

Fed response to slowing inflation has driven a strong equity rally but further gains will depend on whether the Fed pushes back against rate cut expectations.

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‘Japan Govt Plans To Offer 10 Years Of Tax Incentives To Promote Mass Production In Areas Including Electric Vehicles & Semiconductor Devices; Businesses Will Receive Up To A 20% Break On Corporate Income Tax Each Fiscal Year’ – Nikkei Asia

By Benzinga Newsdesk

December 12, 4:43 PM

https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-plans-10-year-tax-breaks-for-EV-and-chip-production The Japanese government plans to offer 10 years of tax incentives to promote mass production in five areas, including

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