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After months of speculation, the Federal Reserve may finally cut interest rates for the first time in years this week. But that’s not the only thing shaking the markets! Traders are also set for two more big central bank decisions and…

Oppenheimer analysts see a more favorable setup for consumer staples stocks as the market anticipates a rate cut from the Federal Reserve. “Fed easing has historically been positive for consumer staples stocks, and the group has generally…

Stock Heat Map from FinViz.com Friday, August 30, 2024 13:46:11 GMTMarket Segment OverviewToday’s stock market map reveals a wide spectrum of performance across sectors, with technology and consumer sectors taking the spotlight with…

The latest US economic data suggests that inflation will remain stable in July 2024, while consumer spending will increase, according to figures released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The core personal consumption…

The initial score was 67.8.It was previously 66.4Current conditions 61.3 vs. 60.9 in initial test (62.7 in previous test)Expectations 72.1 vs 72.1 in the preliminary test (68.8 in the previous test)Inflation over one year 2.8% vs. 2.9%…

The second edition of the US GDP reading has been upgraded to show: Faster expansion of 3.0% in Q2 2024 This is up from the initial figure of 2.8%. This also reflects a significant acceleration in economic growth compared to the first…

The final score for July was 66.4.Current conditions 60.9 vs. 62.7 previouslyExpectations 72.1 vs. previous 68.8Inflation over one year 2.9% vs. 2.9% in the previous yearInflation over 5-10 years 3.0% vs. 3.0% previouslyOverall,…

The combination of the July U.S. retail sales report and comments from Walmart executives is a powerful statement about the health of the American and global consumer. It has better data than any U.S. statistical agency, and it is often…

On Thursday, the focus of U.S. markets will shift from inflation to consumer health. Interest rates are starting to weigh on the market as a number of major companies, including Home Depot and McDonald’s, announce spending cuts. Spending so…