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 Dow jumps 500 points, Nasdaq adds 2% as comeback rally gains steam: Live updates
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Stocks rallied on Thursday as investors regained confidence in the economy following encouraging consumer and labor data that helped ease recession worries. The Dow Jones Industrial Average leaped 509 points, or 1.28%. The S&P 500 rose 1.58%, for its sixth straight gain. The broad market index has advanced roughly 8% from its intraday bottom on Aug. 5. The Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.34%. Retails sales increased 1% in July, far surpassing an estimate from Dow Jones that forecast a 0.3% uptick. Also separately, weekly jobless claims fell for the week. After a 3% gain this week, the S&P 500 is now less than 3% below its record. The three major U.S. indexes are now trading above their Aug. 2 closing level, which was the session before the global stock market rout on Aug. 5 that was largely driven by investors’ concerns about an economic slowdown and an unwinding of a popular hedge fund currency trade.

#StockMarket #DowJones #Nasdaq #Economy #Recession #RetailSales #JoblessClaims

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/14/stock-market-today-live-updates.html 
 Dow gains more than 200 points after inflation slows to 3-year low: Live updates
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 246 points, or 0.62%, after the release of more encouraging U.S. inflation data. Consumer prices increased 2.9% year-over-year, down from 3% in June and the lowest reading since March 2021. So-called core inflation, which strips out food and energy from the headline number, advanced 0.2% on the month. Investors are looking toward the CPI reading to get a full-plated picture of the state of the economy and to further solidify the prospect of an interest rate cut at the central bank’s September meeting. Futures market pricing is roughly split down the middle between expectations for a quarter or half-percentage point reduction at central bank meeting on Sept.17-18, and forecast a total basis point in shifts by the end of the year. All three major averages are now above their Aug. 2 closing level, which was the session before the global market sell-off on Aug. 5 that appeared to be related to an unwind of the yen carry trade and concerns about economic growth.

#DowJonesIndustrialAverage #Inflation #InterestRateCut #Cpi #EconomicGrowth

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/13/stock-market-today-live-updates.html 
 59% of Americans wrongly think the U.S. is in a recession, report finds
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Citing higher costs and difficulty making ends meet, 59% of Americans falsely believe that the U.S. is currently in a recession, according to a recent report by Affirm. Most respondents think a recession started roughly 15 months ago, in March of last year, and could last until July of 2025. However, the U.S. economy has remained strong despite persistent inflation and high interest rates. Economists have noted a growing disconnect between the economy's performance and people's perception of their financial standing. Many Americans are struggling with high prices and have exhausted their savings, relying on credit cards to make ends meet. The disparity between the wealthy and non-wealthy is widening dramatically, with lower-income households falling behind. A growing number of borrowers are falling behind on credit card payments, and more middle-income households anticipate struggling with debt payments in the coming months.

#Recession #Economy #Survey #FinancialStanding #Inflation #InterestRates #Savings #CreditCards #WealthDisparity #Borrowers #DebtPayments

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/12/59percent-of-americans-think-the-us-is-in-a-recession-report-finds.html 
 China stocks escaped much of the latest sell-off. Signals for whether to buy
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China stocks have largely avoided the recent sell-off in the market. Wall Street will gain insight on consumer behavior and inflation in the coming week. Warren Buffett's Japanese investments have performed well despite the global market rout. Bank of America suggests buying the dip in tech stocks, including Nvidia. China's slower growth has not affected a consumer stock that is up 90% this year. China is increasing its focus on domestic technology. CNBC offers various newsletters and products.

#ChinaStocks #MarketSelloff #ConsumerBehavior #Inflation #WarrenBuffett #JapaneseInvestments #TechStocks #China'sSlowerGrowth #DomesticTechnology

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/11/china-stocks-escaped-much-of-the-latest-sell-off.html 
 Stocks rally on good jobs data, proving it's too early to write off the U.S. economy
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Stocks rally on good jobs data, indicating the U.S. economy is still strong; The CNBC Investing Club releases the Homestretch, an actionable afternoon update; Eli Lilly's blowout quarter eases investor concerns about the stock; Costco's 'incredible' sales data should boost its stock; 3 stock trades are made as the market recoups recent losses; Wall Street's rally fades, but Palo Alto Networks remains a bright spot; Stocks bounce back from sell-off, and Disney gives investors a win ahead of earnings; Predicting a bottom in the global market plunge is difficult

#StockMarket #JobsData #UsEconomy

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/08/stocks-rally-on-good-jobs-data-proving-its-too-early-to-write-off-the-us-economy.html 
 S&P 500 futures rise as drop in jobless claims eases recession fears: Live updates
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S&P 500 futures climbed higher Thursday after new labor market data boosted investors’ confidence in the U.S. economy after a sharp market sell-off earlier in the week. Futures tied to the broad market index gained 0.8%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 149 points, or 0.4%. Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 1.1%. The latest weekly jobless claims came in below forecasts, helping to allay some recent concerns on the strength of the labor market. First-time filings for jobless benefits came in at 233,000 last week, down 17,000 from the previous week and lower than the Dow Jones estimate for 240,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly surged around 12% after posting better-than-expected earnings and raising its full-year outlook on strong demand for diabetes treatment Mounjaro and obesity drug Zepbound. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. Discovery were each sliding in extended trading after reporting soft second-quarter revenue results. The recent jolt of volatility into the market could be a preview of the rest of the year, said Joseph Ferrara, investment strategist at Gateway Investment Advisers. Ferrara told CNBC on Wednesday that economic concerns, geopolitical conflict and the looming November elections could keep investors on edge in the coming months.

#S&p500 #JoblessClaims #LaborMarket #EliLilly #WarnerBrosDiscovery #Volatility

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/07/stock-market-today-live-updates.html 
 Dow loses more than 750 points, Nasdaq enters correction after weak jobs report: Live updates
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Stocks fell sharply on Friday with the S&P 500 dropping 2.1% and the Nasdaq Composite losing nearly 2.6% after a weaker-than-expected jobs report for July raised concerns of a recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 785 points, or almost 2%. Nonfarm payrolls grew by just 114,000 last month, below the expected 185,000. The unemployment rate increased to 4.3%. The 10-year Treasury yield fell to its lowest since December. Amazon's Q2 results sparked investor concerns about Big Tech's AI-related capital spending. The Nasdaq entered correction territory, down more than 10%. Bank stocks were also hit hard. Morgan Stanley sees a narrowing path to a goldilocks scenario for equities. BlackRock's CIO of global fixed income believes the Fed should have cut rates already. Chevron stock is under pressure after earnings miss and Hess deal delays. The Japanese Nikkei 225 suffered a 5.8% drop. The odds of a half-point rate cut in September soared. Intel shares plunged 20% after weak earnings and layoffs. U.S. crude oil fell more than 3%. Utilities were the best-performing sector for the week. Bitcoin traded higher amid the sell-off in stocks. Stock futures were lower on Thursday night.

#StockMarket #S&p500 #NasdaqComposite #DowJonesIndustrialAverage #JobsReport #Recession #Amazon #Ai #NasdaqCorrection #BankStocks #MorganStanley #Blackrock #Chevron #Hess #Nikkei225 #RateCut #Intel #CrudeOil #Utilities #Bitcoin #StockFutures

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/01/stock-market-today-live-updates.html 
 U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the second quarter, much more than expected
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The U.S. economy grew at a pace of 2.8% in the second quarter, surpassing expectations. Wholesale prices rose 0.2% in June, slightly higher than anticipated. Retail sales remained unchanged in June, which was better than expected. Former Kansas City Fed President believes the Fed is seeing the progress they have been seeking. Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton finds Senator JD Vance appealing to everyday Americans. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom expressed dissatisfaction with Q2 results. Small caps could rise over 15% in August, according to Fundstrat's Tom Lee. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff believes access to data will lead to phenomenal AI. The NBA signed new 11-year media agreements with Disney, NBC, and Amazon. Ford shares fell after-hours as the EV division reported a $1.14 billion loss.

#UsEconomy #EconomicGrowth #WholesalePrices #RetailSales #FederalReserve #AmericanAirlines #SmallCaps #ArtificialIntelligence #Nba #Ford

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/07/25/u-s-economy-grew-at-a-2-point-8-percent-pace-in-the-second-quarter-much-more-than-expected.html 
 U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the second quarter, much more than expected
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The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the second quarter, surpassing expectations of 2.1% growth. The growth was driven by consumer spending, private inventory investment, and nonresidential fixed investment. Personal consumption expenditures increased by 2.3% for the quarter. Imports, which subtract from GDP, rose by 6.9%, the largest quarterly increase since Q1 2022. The personal consumption expenditures price index increased by 2.6% for the quarter, down from 3.4% in Q1. The personal savings rate decelerated to 3.5% from 3.8% in Q1. Federal Reserve officials are expected to hold interest rates steady in their next meeting, but market pricing suggests a rate cut in September.

#UsEconomy #GdpGrowth #CommerceDepartment #ConsumerSpending #Inflation #FederalReserve

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/25/us-gdp-q2-2024.html 
 Treasury yields fall ahead of key economic data
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U.S. Treasury yields declined as investors awaited key economic data points; At 4:00 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was down by over five basis points to 4.2349%; Investors are considering the state of the U.S. economy and the outlook for interest rates; Data released Wednesday showed the U.S. PMI flash manufacturing output index falling to 49.5, indicating contraction; On Thursday, investors will be following durable goods orders, weekly initial jobless claims, and a preliminary reading of second-quarter U.S. GDP; The data will provide more hints about the state of the economy and could affect the central bank's decision-making and guidance on monetary policy; Markets are expecting interest rates to remain unchanged, but are hoping for hints about future rate cuts

#TreasuryYields #EconomicData #FederalReserve #InterestRates #UsEconomy

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/25/us-treasury-yields-ahead-of-key-economic-data.html 
 UBS' Paul Donovan on U.S election, the economy and its industry policy
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Paul Donovan from UBS Global Wealth Management discusses a wide range of issues facing the global economy, including the U.S. election and its implications, the state of the economy, and industry policy. The analyst mentions that Biden is closer to bowing out today compared to 24 hours ago. There is a discussion on the risk of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months, which the market seems to be ignoring. The article also mentions the sale of souvenir T-shirts of Trump shooting on China's Taobao platform. Other topics covered include the outlook for U.S.-Philippine ties ahead of the presidential election, Alcoa's earnings and the possible impact of a Trump presidency, and the impact of access to data on AI development. The article includes several videos on topics such as new media agreements in the NBA, Ford's after-hours stock fall, and the market correction of the 'Magnificent 7'.



https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/07/25/paul-donovan-on-u-s-election-economy-and-industry-policy.html 
 'Largest IT outage in history' leaves world reeling
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Financial services and doctors’ offices were disrupted on Friday, while TV broadcasters went offline as businesses worldwide grappled with an ongoing major IT outage. Air travel has been particularly hit, with planes grounded, services delayed and airports issuing advice to passengers. Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike experienced a major disruption following an issue with its latest tech update. Microsoft cloud services were also affected but have since been restored. The Federal Reserve said its critical systems are operating normally. Charles Schwab, Union Pacific, FedEx, and Amazon Web Services were among the other companies impacted. The global IT outage is being called the largest in history.

#ItOutage #Cybersecurity #Crowdstrike #Microsoft #FederalReserve #CharlesSchwab #UnionPacific #Fedex #AmazonWebServices

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/19/latest-live-updates-on-a-major-it-outage-spreading-worldwide.html 
 Treasury yields hold steady as investors weigh state of economy
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U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Wednesday as investors considered the state of the economy and outlook for interest rates. At 4:16 a.m. ET, the yield on the [10-year Treasury note](https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/?symbol=US10Y) was up by less than one basis point to 4.1672%. The yield on the [30-year Treasury bond](https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/?symbol=US30Y) was last at 4.4485% after rising by less than one basis point. Investors considered economic data and comments from Federal Reserve officials slated for the week after central bank Chairman Jerome Powell earlier this week said interest rates would likely be cut before inflation reaches 2%. One more set of inflation data — the personal consumption expenditures price index — is due before the Fed meets at the end of the month, when investors are hoping to get hints that rate cuts could begin in the coming months. Several fed policymakers are expected to give remarks this week, including on Wednesday. Also on Wednesday, fresh data could provide hints about the state of the economy, with the latest building permit and housing start figures due to be released.

#TreasuryYields #Economy #InterestRates #FederalReserve #Inflation #RateCuts

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/17/us-treasurys-as-investors-weigh-state-of-economy.html 
 RNC 2024 live updates: Haley 'strongly endorses' Trump, Desantis wages culture wars, Marco Rubio up soon
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Former President Donald Trump is officially the nominee and Ohio Sen. is his running mate. The convention began just two days after Trump survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Tonight's speakers include Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Sen. Rick Scott, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump, reality TV star Savannah Chrisley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Rep. Elise Stefanik N.Y., Rep. Tom Emmer, Minn., Rep. Steve Scalise, La., House Speaker Mike Johnson, La. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley 'strongly endorses' Trump. Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley criticizes the justice system. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switched from Democrat to Republican. Virginia Senate candidate Hung Cao escaped Vietnam. Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy encourages Gen-Z Republicans. New Jersey Senate contender Jeff Van Drew switched from Democrat to Republican. Former VP hopeful Elise Stefanik criticizes Ivy League presidents. House leader Steve Scalise praises Trump's leadership. Michigan's Mike Rogers criticizes electric vehicles. Nevada's Sam Brown shares his experience in Afghanistan. Montana U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy mocks gender pronouns. West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice predicts Republican victories. Rep. Jim Banks pushes for hardline immigration policies. Ohio Senate hopeful Bernie Moreno claims Democrats will 'destroy America'. PA Senate hopeful Dave McCormick praises Trump's strength. Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde criticizes Bidenomics. Rep. Matt Gaetz confronts former House Speaker McCarthy. Marco Rubio, Nikki Haley, Lara Trump, and many others are scheduled to speak.

#Rnc #DonaldTrump #NikkiHaley #MarcoRubio #RonDesantis #SavannahChrisley #VivekRamaswamy #EliseStefanik #SteveScalise #JimJustice #JimBanks #BernieMoreno #DaveMccormick #EricHovde #MattGaetz

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/16/rnc-day-2-live-updates.html 
 IMF sees ‘bumps’ in path to lower inflation
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that upside risks to inflation have increased, casting doubt on the prospect of multiple Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. The IMF's latest World Economic Outlook update stated that the momentum on global disinflation is slowing, indicating challenges ahead. The rise in sequential inflation in the US earlier in 2024 has put it behind other major economies in the quantitative easing path. IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas suggested that one rate cut from the Fed is most appropriate this year, citing stubborn services and wage inflation as complications to achieving lower inflation. The IMF forecasts the rate of disinflation to slow in 2024 and 2025 across advanced economies due to high services inflation and commodity prices. The IMF lowered its growth outlook for the US economy to 2.6% in 2024 due to cooling consumption and slower-than-expected growth at the start of the year.

#Imf #Inflation #FederalReserve #InterestRates #EconomicOutlook

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/16/imf-sees-bumps-in-path-to-lower-inflation.html 
 5 things to know before the stock market opens
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The major indexes closed higher on Monday, with the Dow hitting a new record. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the central bank isn't waiting to hit its inflation target before cutting rates. Former President Donald Trump made his first appearance since Saturday's assassination attempt. The major averages closed in the green on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped more than 200 points to 40,211.72. The S&P 500 gained 0.28% to close at 5,631.22. The Nasdaq Composite closed higher, advancing 0.4% to 18,472.57. The Federal Reserve isn't going to hold back on rate cuts before hitting its inflation target. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that the central bank will look for "greater confidence" that inflation will return to the 2% level. Former President Donald Trump attended Day 1 of the Republican National Convention, where he was seen wearing a bandage over his right ear. General Motors may not have the capacity to produce 1 million all-electric vehicles in North America by the end of next year. Apple released a public beta version of the iOS 18 software that will launch alongside new iPhones later this year.

#StockMarket #DowJones #FederalReserve #JeromePowell #DonaldTrump #RepublicanNationalConvention #GeneralMotors #Apple

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/16/5-things-to-know-before-the-stock-market-opens-tuesday-july-16.html 
 5 things to know before the stock market opens
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The major indexes closed higher on Monday, with the Dow hitting a new record. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the central bank isn't waiting to hit its inflation target before cutting rates. Former President Donald Trump made his first appearance since Saturday's assassination attempt. The major averages closed in the green on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped more than 200 points to 40,211.72. The S&P 500 gained 0.28% to close at 5,631.22. The Nasdaq Composite closed higher, advancing 0.4% to 18,472.57. The Federal Reserve isn't going to hold back on rate cuts before hitting its inflation target. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that the central bank will look for "greater confidence" that inflation will return to the 2% level. Former President Donald Trump attended Day 1 of the Republican National Convention, where he was seen wearing a bandage over his right ear. General Motors may not have the capacity to produce 1 million all-electric vehicles in North America by the end of next year. Apple released a public beta version of the iOS 18 software that will launch alongside new iPhones later this year.

#StockMarket #DowJones #FederalReserve #JeromePowell #DonaldTrump #RepublicanNationalConvention #GeneralMotors #Apple

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/16/5-things-to-know-before-the-stock-market-opens-tuesday-july-16.html 
 ‘Luxury shame': China's rich shy away from flaunting their wealth amid economic jitters
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China's wealthy individuals are becoming more cautious about flaunting their wealth due to a challenging macroeconomic environment, sluggish GDP growth, and weak consumer confidence. This trend, known as 'luxury shame,' is impacting the country's luxury market. Wealthy customers are afraid of being seen as too ostentatious or showy, leading them to opt for more subtle and less visible luxury goods. The Chinese government's push for common prosperity and crackdown on 'wealth flaunting' has also contributed to this trend. Despite the global personal luxury goods sector expected to grow modestly, China's luxury market is struggling and overall contracting.

#China #WealthyIndividuals #LuxuryMarket #EconomicUncertainty

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/16/chinas-rich-shy-away-from-flaunting-wealth-amid-economic-uncertainty.html 
 With odds of a Trump win rising, here's what it could mean for Europe's economy
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Goldman Sachs economists warn that if Donald Trump were to become U.S. president again, there could be "profound implications" for the euro area's economy. They estimate a GDP hit of around 1% and a modest increase in inflation. Trade policy uncertainty, defense and security pressures, and spillover effects from U.S. domestic policies could impact Europe. Trump's trade policy, including tariffs on European steel and aluminum, could increase trade policy uncertainty. Trump's defense policy, including potentially cutting U.S. aid for Ukraine and questioning NATO commitments, could require European countries to fund additional defense spending. U.S. domestic plans, such as tax cuts and less regulation, could have spillover effects on Europe. Overall, a second Trump term could pose a significant downside risk to the Euro area's economy.



https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/15/what-a-trump-presidency-could-mean-for-europes-economy.html 
 Bernie Sanders urges Dems to ‘stop the bickering' and back Biden
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Bernie Sanders urges Democrats to support President Joe Biden and stop calling for his withdrawal from the race. Sanders criticized Democrats who have been concerned about Biden's health and called for a new nominee to compete against former President Donald Trump. Sanders wrote an op-ed in The New York Times, stating that while Biden may not be the ideal candidate, he should be supported and with an effective campaign, he can defeat Trump. Sanders also criticized the media for focusing obsessively on Biden's cognitive capabilities. Biden has rejected calls for his withdrawal and has received support from key Democratic groups and allies. Sanders, despite his policy disagreements with Biden, will do all he can to see that Biden is re-elected because he believes Biden is the most effective president in the modern history of the country and the strongest candidate to defeat Trump. Sanders highlighted Biden's efforts to rebuild the U.S. economy, investments in infrastructure and climate change-related projects, and other accomplishments. He contrasted Biden with Trump, who he said wants to cut taxes for the billionaire class and let corporations exploit workers and consumers. Sanders emphasized that for the sake of future generations, Biden must win the November election.

#BernieSanders #Democrats #JoeBiden #DonaldTrump #2024UsPresidentialElection

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/13/bernie-sanders-urges-dems-to-stop-the-bickering-and-back-biden.html 
 Ron Insana: Look to the U.S. for economic resilience and continued global stock market leadership
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Despite calls to diversify investments, the U.S. stock market has been the best place for traders and investors. The S&P 500 is up nearly 18% and the Nasdaq Composite is up 22% in 2024. Japan's Nikkei 225 index is up 23% while China's stock market is down for the year. The U.S. economy has been solid and envied by the world, with low unemployment and inflation. The U.S. also has a lower debt-to-GDP ratio compared to China and Japan. Overseas investors continue to buy U.S. bonds due to the stable U.S. dollar and the potential for capital gains. The financial markets do not suggest that America is in decline. The article encourages U.S. investors to remember the phrase 'There's no place like home' and to focus on the resilience and leadership of the U.S. economy and stock market.

#UsStockMarket #EconomicResilience #GlobalStockMarketLeadership #Investments #S&p500 #NasdaqComposite #Japan #China #UsEconomy #Unemployment #Inflation #DebttogdpRatio #UsBonds #UsDollar

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/13/ron-insana-look-to-the-us-for-stock-market-leadership-in-2024.html 
 U.S. Cities Are Sinking. Here’s What That Means For Homeowners (Video)
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Land subsidence, a phenomenon affecting cities like New Orleans, New York City, and south San Francisco, can severely affect buildings and infrastructure, and when combined with sea-level rise, increase flooding. Research shows that problems associated with land subsidence can cost U.S. homeowners 6% of their home value, and in areas with high subsidence, that number can jump to 8.1%. Standard homeowners insurance usually does not cover land subsidence issues. Both natural processes, such as glacier recession and tectonic activity, and human-induced processes, such as groundwater extraction and heavy building materials, contribute to land subsidence. Infrastructure is often not designed to account for shifting land, putting it at risk. Experts warn that land subsidence is putting U.S. infrastructure in a precarious situation and could be costly to fix.

#LandSubsidence #Homeowners #Flooding #Insurance #Infrastructure

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/11/us-cities-are-sinking-heres-what-that-means-for-homeowners.html 
 S&P 500 trades near records after CPI report shows easing June inflation: Live updates
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The S&P 500 trades near record levels after the consumer price index (CPI) report shows easing June inflation. The CPI fell 0.1% last month, bringing the annual inflation rate down to 3%. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, came in at a 3.3% annual rate. Treasury yields fell following the CPI data as traders upped their bets for interest rate cuts. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates as early as September. Nvidia led chip stocks higher in the premarket, while housing-related shares such as D.R. Horton jumped on the hope of lower rates. The S&P 500 added 1% on Wednesday to close above 5,600 for the first time. Pfizer rises as the drugmaker moves forward with a once-daily weight loss pill. Delta Air Lines slides on disappointing earnings guidance. PepsiCo shares slip after mixed quarterly results. The dollar index reaches its lowest level in four weeks after the CPI report. Citigroup is fined $60.6 million by the Federal Reserve Board for violating a 2020 enforcement action. The CPI report is expected to show inflation falling closer to 3%. The S&P 500 rises in the first seven trading sessions of July. Stock futures open little changed.

#S&p500 #Cpi #Inflation #InterestRates #ChipStocks #HousingMarket #Pfizer #DeltaAirLines #Pepsico #DollarIndex #Citigroup

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/10/stock-market-today-live-updates.html 
 Here's why housing inflation is still stubbornly high
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Housing inflation remains high despite overall inflation in the U.S. economy declining. The shelter inflation index, which accounts for 36% of the consumer price index (CPI), is the main factor keeping the CPI from falling back to policymakers' target. The slow decline of housing inflation is due to the way the Bureau of Labor Statistics constructs its housing inflation index. The index lags behind trends in the real-time rental market, causing a delay in reflecting changes in rental prices. The shelter inflation index includes rent and 'owners' equivalent rent of residences' to measure the average cost of housing. The index moves slowly and with a lag due to the staggered nature of the data collection. Experts expect shelter inflation to continue to moderate as it catches up to the trend in new rental contracts and as more rental units become available.

#HousingInflation #ConsumerPriceIndex #RentalMarket #BureauOfLaborStatistics

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/11/heres-why-housing-inflation-is-still-stubbornly-high.html 
 Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell testify live before the House financial services panel
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to testify before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday. This comes after Powell appeared before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs on Tuesday, where he acknowledged the two-sided risk of rising unemployment and inflation above the 2% target. Investors will be listening for hints about when the Fed might begin to cut rates, with a meeting later this month. Representatives may also ask about the Fed's oversight of banks and the potential risks of commercial real estate to regional lenders.

#JeromePowell #FederalReserve #HouseFinancialServicesCommittee #SenateCommitteeOnBanking,HousingAndUrbanAffairs #InterestRates #Unemployment #Inflation #CommercialRealEstate #Banks

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/10/watch-fed-chair-powell-testify-live-before-house-financial-panel.html 
 The Fed may soon cut interest rates. That could make your next trip abroad more expensive
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The U.S. Federal Reserve may start cutting interest rates before year's end, which could weaken the U.S. dollar and make future trips abroad more expensive for American travelers. Rising U.S. interest rates relative to those in other nations strengthen the U.S. dollar, allowing Americans to buy more with their money overseas. However, falling interest rates have the opposite effect, weakening the dollar and reducing Americans' purchasing power abroad. Fed officials expect to cut rates once in 2024 and four more times in 2025, which could put more pressure on the dollar. Some experts believe the dollar's strength may persist, while others think it will weaken. The strength of the U.S. dollar has given Americans a discount on purchases abroad, making travel more affordable. The dynamics driving dollar fluctuations are complex and depend on the differential in interest rates between the U.S. and other nations. A relatively strong U.S. economy and higher economic growth and/or inflation support a strong dollar. Additionally, foreigners may invest more in the U.S. when interest rates are high, further strengthening the dollar. Capital flows play a significant role in exchange rates. Currency fluctuations in emerging markets can be more volatile due to factors like political shocks and commodity price risks.

#FederalReserve #InterestRates #UsDollar #ExchangeRates #Travel

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/10/why-the-fed-cutting-interest-rates-may-weaken-the-us-dollar.html 
 S&P 500 rises to record as Powell highlights risk of leaving rates high for too long: Live updates
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The S&P 500 rose to a fresh record as investors digested key testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell stated that keeping interest rates elevated for too long could risk further economic growth. The Nasdaq Composite also hit a record earlier in the session. Powell will continue testimony this week before Congress on Wednesday before the House Financial Services Committee. Nvidia shares were up 1.4% after KeyBanc hiked its price target on the chipmaker to $180. The S&P 500's gains were limited due to a lack of market breadth. Decliners were beating advancers on the NYSE and Nasdaq on Tuesday. Stocks tied to the artificial intelligence theme outperformed on Tuesday. Powell said the U.S. economy is not running too hot, but still has the strongest growth of any developed nation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit fresh record highs at the market open on Tuesday. BP shares fell more than 4% on Tuesday after the company warned it expects to report an impairment of up to $2 billion. European stocks opened lower on Tuesday. The S&P 500 has notched 35 record closing highs this year. U.S. stock futures opened little changed Monday night.

#StockMarket #FederalReserve #InterestRates #S&p500 #NasdaqComposite #Nvidia #MarketBreadth #ArtificialIntelligence #UsEconomy #Bp #EuropeanStocks #StockFutures

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/08/stock-market-today-live-updates.html 
 Fed Chair Powell says holding rates high for too long could jeopardize economic growth
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed concern that holding interest rates too high for too long could jeopardize economic growth. Powell stated that reducing policy restraint too late or too little could unduly weaken economic activity and employment. The Fed's overnight borrowing rate currently sits at a range of 5.25%-5.5%, the highest level in 23 years. Markets expect the Fed to begin cutting rates in September and likely follow up with another quarter percentage point reduction by the end of the year. Powell emphasized the importance of the Fed's operational independence and stated that recent data shows the US economy continues to expand at a solid pace despite the deceleration in GDP.

#FederalReserve #JeromePowell #InterestRates #EconomicGrowth

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/09/fed-chief-powell-says-holding-rates-high-for-too-long-could-jeopardize-economic-growth.html 
 Singapore state investor Temasek to focus on early adopters of AI in the U.S.; cautious on China
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Singapore state investor Temasek plans to focus on early adopters of AI in the U.S. and be cautious on the Chinese market. Temasek's chief investment officer, Rohit Sipahimalani, stated that while the U.S. overall appears to be expensive, the S&P equal weight index is below its long-term average. Temasek's portfolio value rose to $389 billion Singapore dollars ($288 billion) in its financial year ended March. The firm is also optimistic about opportunities in India and Japan. Temasek's exposure to U.S. assets is not specified, but the Americas region constituted 22% of its portfolio. Chinese assets made up 19% of Temasek's portfolio, down from 22% in the previous financial year. Temasek is cautious about the Chinese market due to structural challenges and the need for an increase in domestic demand. The firm sees opportunities in sectors such as biotech, robotics, electrification, and the electric vehicle value chain. Temasek is also looking to invest in Japan, where it has seen a pickup in foreign investor interest. The firm has increased its exposure to Japan to 1% and is interested in co-investments alongside private equity funds. Temasek also sees opportunities in India and Europe, particularly in the green energy transition. For the 2024 financial year, Temasek has made SG$26 billion of investments into sectors such as technology, financial services, and healthcare. Temasek's mark to market net portfolio value stood at SG$420 billion. The firm does not have a specific target ratio for unlisted and listed assets in its portfolio but will invest when it finds the right opportunities. Temasek's one-year total shareholder return was up 1.6%, while the 10-year total shareholder return held steady at 6%. The company divested SG$33 billion for the financial year, resulting in a net divestment of SG$7 billion.

#Temasek #Ai #Us #China #Investments #Portfolio #Japan #India #GreenEnergy

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/09/singapore-state-investor-temasek-to-focus-on-early-adopters-of-ai-in-the-us-cautious-on-china-.html 
 Stock futures open lower as investors await inflation data, bank earnings this week: Live updates
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Stock futures opened lower as investors await inflation data and bank earnings this week. Futures tied to the S&P 500 were down 0.1%, while futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 31 points. The Nasdaq 100 futures hovered below flat. The S&P 500 has rallied about 16.7% this year, and the benchmark index just had its fourth positive week in the last five. The June consumer price index will be released on Thursday, and the producer price index data will be released on Friday. Traders are expecting two interest rate cuts in 2024, with the first in September. Major banks, including JPMorgan Chase, will kick off second-quarter earnings season this week. PepsiCo is also set to post results. Stocks opened in the red on Sunday evening.

#StockFutures #InflationData #BankEarnings #S&p500 #DowJonesIndustrialAverage #Nasdaq100 #InterestRateCuts #JpmorganChase #Pepsico

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/07/stock-futures-open-lower-as-investors-await-inflation-data-this-week-live-updates-.html 
 Microsoft reaches settlement in California over claims it punished employees for taking protected time off
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Microsoft has agreed to pay $14.4 million to settle claims that the company unfairly treated California employees who took protected time off. The settlement money will go to affected employees. Managers and human-resources workers will receive training if a judge approves the proposed settlement. According to the complaint, Microsoft doesn't do enough to stop managers from taking protected leave into consideration when assessing an employee's' "impact," a factor that's involved in the calculation of annual bonuses, promotions, stock awards, and merit increases. Microsoft employs around 6,700 people in California out of its total workforce of 221,000. As part of the settlement, Microsoft will provide training to managers and human-resources employees and will be monitored for compliance. Employees have reported feeling worried about retaliation after asking for protected leave. Microsoft disputes the agency's claims.

#Microsoft #Settlement #ProtectedTimeOff #California #Employees

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/03/microsoft-to-settle-case-on-protected-leave-for-california-employees.html 
 European economy on a much more 'stable path' than U.S., Bank of Portugal's Mario Centeno says
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Bank of Portugal's Mario Centeno states that the European economy is on a more stable path than the U.S. economy. He believes that the rate policies of the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the European Central Bank (ECB) will diverge due to the differences in their economies. The market is assigning a higher probability of a Trump election win, according to Societe Generale's Rajappa. The article provides links to various sections on the CNBC website, including pre-markets, U.S. markets, futures and commodities, funds and ETFs, and more. The article does not provide specific dates or timelines.



https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/07/02/bank-of-portugals-mario-centeno-eu-on-more-stable-path-than-us.html 
 What to know ahead of Friday's Russell index rebalancing
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The annual reconstitution of the Russell indexes is scheduled to take place on Friday's market close. Technology and healthcare sectors are playing key roles in this year's rebalancing. The Russell 1000 is being replenished by technology companies, reflecting the reengineering of the U.S. economy around technology. Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 index are seeing a boost in the healthcare sector, with 41 of the 243 companies joining the index falling under healthcare. The sector's weighting is expected to increase to 16.7% from 14.7% after the rebalancing. Technology retains its status as the largest sector, with a weighting of 34.6%. The Russell 1000 has gained 13.9% so far in 2024, while the Russell 2000 is up by half a percent.

#RussellIndex #Rebalancing #Technology #Healthcare #Stocks

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/28/russell-reconstitution-to-emphasize-technology-health-care-ceo.html 
 Trump threatens U.S. economic framework in a 'significant way': billionaire investor Tom Steyer
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Billionaire investor Tom Steyer warns that President Trump is threatening the U.S. economic framework in a significant way. Steyer expresses concern about the impact of Trump's policies on the economy and believes that they pose a significant risk. The article does not provide specific details about the nature of the threat or the specific policies that Steyer is referring to. The article also mentions other news topics such as Hims & Hers shares falling on a report about drugs from a 'shady supplier', a jury ordering the NFL to pay $4.7 billion in damages in a Sunday Ticket trial, and the generative AI funding race heating up. The article does not provide any additional information or analysis on these topics. The article is hosted by Brian Sullivan and is part of the "Last Call" show on CNBC. The article does not provide a publication date or time. The genre of the article is not specified. The article does not provide any tags or taxonomy information. There is no flag applicable to this article.



https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/06/27/trump-threatens-u-s-economic-framework-in-a-significant-way-billionaire-investor-tom-steyer.html 
 Biden Cabinet officials roll out new plans to cut costs of living ahead of Trump debate
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Biden Cabinet officials, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, have been on a 10-day tour across the U.S. to promote President Biden's economic agenda. The tour included 29 public events in 15 states, including key battlegrounds. The officials have announced new plans to lower costs, such as temporarily lowering the out-of-pocket costs of some prescription medications for seniors and creating a $100 million affordable housing fund. The goal of the tour is to showcase Biden's economic agenda and counter Republican narratives about inflation. The tour comes as consumer confidence has slightly decreased this month. The Department of Labor is set to release weekly initial jobless claims data and an updated estimate of U.S. Gross Domestic Product on the day of the debate. The Federal Reserve will also release May data from the Personal Consumptions Expenditure index, which will further test the candidates' claims about the economy.

#BidenCabinet #EconomicAgenda #CostsOfLiving #TrumpDebate #PrescriptionMedications #AffordableHousing #ConsumerConfidence #JoblessClaims #GrossDomesticProduct #Inflation

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/26/biden-cabinet-economy-publicity-trump-debate-election.html 
 Treasury yields climb as investors weigh comments from Fed speakers
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U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Wednesday as investors considered the latest comments from Federal Reserve officials about monetary policy and awaited key economic data. At 3:56 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note was up by over three basis points to 4.2728%. The 30-year yield was last at 4.7306% after rising by close to four basis points. Investors digested remarks from Federal Reserve officials about the U.S. economy and the outlook for interest rates. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said the central bank was not ready to cut rates, but did not take further interest rate hikes off the table. Fed Governor Lisa Cook expects little change to inflation rates this year, but sees inflation slowing more sharply next year. Investors also looked ahead to key economic data due later in the week, including the personal consumption expenditure price index on Friday. On Wednesday, investors will be following the release of durable goods orders, pending home sales, and weekly initial jobless claims. A final reading of first-quarter gross domestic product for the U.S. is also slated.



https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/26/us-treasury-yields-as-investors-weigh-fed-speaker-comments.html 
 Treasury yields are flat as investors gear up for inflation data
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Treasury yields are flat as investors gear up for inflation data. The 10-year Treasury yield is flat at 4.257% and the 2-year Treasury yield is slightly higher at 4.736%. Investors are looking for signs that September may be the month for an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, is expected to cool to 2.6% in May from 2.8% in April. Traders are currently pricing in a 66% chance of a September cut. Various Fed officials are due to speak this week and data on house prices, new home sales, jobless claims, and consumer confidence will be released. The rate of first-quarter growth in the U.S. economy is expected to be confirmed at 1.6%.

#TreasuryYields #InflationData #FederalReserve

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/24/treasury-yields-are-flat-as-investors-gear-up-for-inflation-data.html 
 CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia unseats Microsoft as world's most valuable company
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Nvidia surpassed Microsoft to become the world's most valuable public company with a market cap of $3.34 trillion. This milestone comes after a 170% surge in Nvidia's share price this year and a more than nine-fold increase since the end of 2022. Nvidia has an 80% share of the data center AI chip market. The S&P 500 dethroned Microsoft as the world's most valuable company. May retail sales raised concerns about the US economy. US retail spending grew by a meager 0.1% in May, signaling a slowdown in consumer spending. Taiwan Weighted index rose to a record high, crossing the 23,000 barrier. The Federal Reserve has signaled a possible rate cut by the end of the year. Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins expressed cautious optimism about recent inflation data. Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler signaled the likelihood of a rate cut later this year. Wall Street is aware of the risk of tipping the economy into contraction by not cutting rates now.

#Nvidia #Microsoft #MarketCap #AiChipMarket #S&p500 #RetailSales #UsEconomy #TaiwanWeightedIndex #FederalReserve #RateCut #InflationData #WallStreet

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/19/cnbc-daily-open-nvidia-unseats-microsoft-as-worlds-most-valuable-company.html