Extreme Heat Waves Set To Drive Up US Natural Gas Prices: 10 Energy Stocks To Watch This Summer
US heat waves call for increased demand and prices for electricity and gas; 10 stocks to watch for benefits.
US Budget Crunch: CBO Warns Federal Interest Costs Now Higher Than Defense Spending, Deficits To Remain Above 5.5% Until 2034
CBO warns that the growing federal deficit puts financial strain on the U.S. government as interest costs set to surpass defense spending for the first time ever.
Stocks Ease, Tech Rises, Bonds Eye Strongest Week Of The Year As Consumer Sentiment Sinks In June: What’s Driving Markets Friday?
Wall Street is set for a subdued session on Friday as risk sentiment wanes due to low U.S. consumer confidence and rising political uncertainties in Europe.
Consumer Sentiment Tumbles In June, Reaches 7-Month Low: ‘High Prices As Well As Weakening Incomes’ Raise Concerns
Preliminary data shows US consumer confidence dropped in June, reaching lowest point in 7 months. Inflation expectations stayed unchanged.
French Stocks Set For Worst Week Since Russia’s War In Ukraine, Yields Versus Bund Hit 12-Year Highs On Snap Election Jitters
The French stock market is on track to register its worst weekly performance since late February 2022.
Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 Close At Record Highs As Tech Stocks Reclaim Dominance: Thursday’s Risers & Fallers
The Nasdaq 100 index posted its fourth consecutive session in the green on Thursday, closing at 19,576 points and reaching all-time highs.
Stocks Turn To Losses, Bonds Rally On Falling Producer Prices, Rising Jobless Claims: What’s Driving Markets Thursday?
Wall Street experienced a rude awakening the day after the Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting, as investors sold off risky assets and shifted to safer bonds and cash in response to the latest batch economic data.
Ice Cold Producer Inflation Data Sparks Economist Reactions: ‘More Data In The Correct Direction’
Fed may consider rate cuts after disappointing producer inflation in May, which was driven by decline in energy prices and weak transportation services.
Producer Inflation Rise Less Than Expected, Jobless Claims Soar: Thursday’s Economic Digest
May producer inflation report shows less than expected rise, boosting optimism for sustained decrease in price pressures, while jobless claims rise.
Fed Chair Powell Tempers Market Excitement: ‘We Want To Gain Further Confidence’ On Inflation
Powell dampens enthusiasm for rate cuts, says more data needed for confidence. Fed holds rates steady as labor market improves.