Treasuries Archives - Page 3 of 32

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Is Q1 GDP Data Easing Pressure On Fed To Cut Interest Rates? 5 Economists Weigh In

May 30, 11:25 AM

U.S. economy grew at 1.3% in Q1, slower than expected. Inflation may continue to decline, easing pressure on Fed to cut rates. Experts have mixed views on potential impact.

IEF

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Fed Beige Book Shows Modest Economic Expansion Ahead Of Key GDP, Inflation Data Release

By Piero Cingari

May 29, 3:52 PM

The Fed's latest Beige Book shows modest economic expansion, with slight job gains and moderate wage growth. Prices remain stable.

SPY

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US Stocks Waver, Nvidia Lifts Chipmaker Boats, GameStop Spikes, Moderna Tumbles: What’s Driving Markets Tuesday?

By Piero Cingari

May 28, 1:47 PM

Wall Street resumed trading after the Memorial Day holiday with a familiar trend, as major chipmaker stocks significantly outperformed the broader market.

ARM

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VIX Spikes, Dow Sinks As Inflation Jitters Slaughter Fed Easing Hopes: Traders Now Price In Only One Rate Cut In 2024

By Piero Cingari

May 23, 3:26 PM

Markets down on tech stock surge, VIX fear index rises. Dow down 1.5%, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 down 0.9%. Only chipmakers in green due to Nvidia's earnings report.

DIA

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US Business Activity Resurges In May, Largest Rise In 2 Years, But Return To ‘Fed’s 2% Target Still Seems Elusive’

By Piero Cingari

May 23, 11:26 AM

US economy surges but input costs raise concerns about returning to Fed's inflation target. GDP projected to grow 3.6% in Q2. PMIs show expansions in services & manufacturing.

GLD

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Fed Minutes Raise Risk Of ‘Higher-For-Longer’ Interest Rates: ‘Bears Would Normally Get Excited, But…’

By Piero Cingari

May 22, 4:05 PM

Fed minutes revealed longer wait for inflation to reach 2%. Market fears prolonged high interest rates. Fed may tighten policy if risks materialize.

DIA

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High Interest Rates Here To Stay? Fed Minutes Reveal Disinflation Takes ‘Longer Than Previously Thought’

By Piero Cingari

May 22, 2:22 PM

Fed minutes reveal uncertainty about inflation progress, support for restrictive rates. Market reactions include slight uptick in yields and cautious risk sentiment.

IWM

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Stocks Falter, Metals Fall As Traders Turn Cautious Ahead Of Fed Minutes, Nvidia Earnings; First Solar Hits Record Highs: What’s Driving Markets Wednesday?

By Piero Cingari

May 22, 1:02 PM

Wall Street experienced a muted session on Wednesday morning as traders adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes release at 2 p.m. EDT and Nvidia Corp.

ADI

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Mortgage Applications Climb For Third Week As 30-Year Interest Rates Drop

By Piero Cingari

May 22, 9:05 AM

Mortgage applications in the US saw a 1.9% increase for the week ending May 17, continuing an upward trend. Refinancing applications surged by 7% and stocks of mortgage-sensitive firms are on the rise.

ABR

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Stocks Hold Steady On Mixed Fed Remarks, First Solar Rallies, Bitcoin Falls Below $70,000: What’s Driving Markets Tuesday?

By Piero Cingari

May 21, 12:42 PM

It’s a rather quiet session on Tuesday, with major U.S. averages trading around the flatline at midday trading in New York.

ALVO