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Stocks rise following hot March inflation
The S&P 500 is poised to extend gains on tech earnings while short-term Treasury yields fell following brisk rise in Fed’s preferred inflation gauge.
Advisors weigh PE allocations in face of rising rates
If the typical PE firm employs leverage and the cost of borrowing rises, it would make sense that higher interest rates would cut into its returns.
Among financial challenges, Americans say inflation hurts worst
New survey reveals three-quarters feeling the pinch from higher prices, with economic uncertainty impacting tax refunds and spending plans.
Most US adults fear outliving their money more than death
Concerns about inflation, Social Security, and taxes are stoking Americans’ financial anxiety, Allianz Life survey shows.
Another new high for gold ahead of US inflation data
Stats will be revealed later this week.
Americans dipping into retirement savings as inflation lingers
More than half have taken on debt in response to higher costs, according to an Allianz Life survey.
Fed still looking at 3 rate cuts in 2024, but sees fewer next year
Policymakers now see just three rate reductions in 2025, down from the four they forecast in December, following a recent uptick in inflation.
Emerging Asian bonds weaken as inflation pressures rise
Several of the region's economies are facing higher prices again.
Core inflation comes in higher than expected for second month
The latest consumer price index reinforces the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to cutting rates.
Financial insecurity among Americans hits new high
With inflation leading their concerns, survey finds two-fifths of respondents are playing defense in their savings and investments.
Fed can’t cut until it’s sure of inflation win, Powell says
The chair of the Federal Reserve tells lawmakers the central bank will lower rates 'at some point this year.'
Higher-than-expected inflation reading hits hopes of Fed rate cuts
The core consumer price index, excluding food and energy costs, rose 0.4% in January, which was more than expected and the most in eight months.
TIPS ETFs lose $43B as great inflation hedge unwinds
The pullback points to investors' confidence that the Federal Reserve has gotten inflation under control.
OECD warns central banks to hold firm in inflation battle
The organization says it's too soon to say inflation will be controlled by 2025.
PGIM exec says markets are wrong on inflation
Greg Peters says the hardest part may be ahead of us.
Are traders relying too much on history in bets on early rate cut?
Some strategists believe the Fed will wait longer than it has in the past.
It’s too soon to bet on aggressive rate cuts, says IMF executive
Inflation is still not under control so cuts may be smaller than expected.
Gold gains as US-led air strikes in Yemen rattle market
Haven demand is growing as investors fear escalating tensions.
Will higher inflation in December affect advisors’ 2024 outlooks?
The biggest takeaway from the December CPI report could be that the Federal Reserve is done raising rates, rather than the timing or number of its cuts.
Stocks gain ahead of US inflation data
Traders are waiting for key signal to inform Fed rate bets.