Author: Shemesh Shahar
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Retail Spending Declines, U.S. Corporate Borrowing Rebounds, Russian Oil Exports Reach Three-Year High
Retail Spending Declines Retail spending declined in March due to reduced purchases of vehicles, furniture, appliances, and gasoline, likely influenced by rising interest rates. According to the Commerce Department, sales at stores, restaurants, and online decreased by 1% from the previous month, with February’s estimate also revised to a milder decline of 0.2%. Recent data…
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Big Banks Reports, Stocks Mixed, MGM Resorts to Build Japan’s First Casino
Big Banks Reports, Stocks Mixed During earnings season, big banks like JPMorgan (NYSE:JP) reported record quarterly revenue, leading to a rally in bank shares with over 6% gain. However, CEO Jamie Dimon warned of potential impact from recent financial turmoil on lending. Stocks were mixed, with the S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) and Dow Jones Industrial Average…
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Boeing Halts Deliveries, Gold Prices Soar, Teck Rejects Merger
US Stocks Rise US stocks rose on Thursday after lower-than-expected inflation data increased hopes of a possible slowdown in the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle. The S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) and Nasdaq (NASDAQI:NDX) both saw gains of 1.3% and 1.9% respectively. In Europe, stocks also edged higher on Friday, with the Stoxx 600 (STOXX:SSXP) up 0.2%, set…
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US Default Concerns Rise, UK Restricts Second-Home Rentals, European Gas Prices Decline
FBI Arrests Alleged Leaker The FBI arrested Jack Teixeira, the alleged leader of an online group that leaked American intelligence files. Merrick Garland, America’s top prosecutor, stated that Teixeira, a 21-year-old man employed in the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, is accused of illegally sharing “classified national defense information” and will be…
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LSE to Clear Crypto Derivatives, Tesco Struggles with Inflation Impact, Delta Air Lines Reports Q1 Loss
US Equities Rise on Soft Inflation Data US equities traded higher on Thursday as the latest readings on jobs and factory-gate inflation came in slightly softer than expected, which provided a boost to those hoping for a potential end to the era of aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 (SPI:SP500)…
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U.S. Supplier Prices Decline, U.S. Unemployment Claims Rise, China’s Exports Rebound
U.S. Supplier Prices Decline In March, U.S. supplier prices experienced the largest monthly decline since 2020, indicating a moderation in inflation. The producer-price index fell by 0.5% from the previous month, compared to a revised flat reading in January, according to the Labor Department. Year-on-year, supplier prices rose by 2.7% in March, a significant slowdown…
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Apple’s Production Shift to India, Decline in Customer Deposits, Investors Reluctant towards Risky Debt
European Equities and Inflation Data European equities rose along with US equity futures on Thursday as investors analyzed inflation data and comments from policymakers to determine the future direction of global central bank rate hikes. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index (STOXX:SSXP) posted a modest gain after a member of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council…
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Rising Global Government Debt, UK Economy Stagnant in February, Uncertainty Fed’s Next Moves
Rising Global Government Debt The IMF projects that global general government debt, including borrowing by central and local governments and government-owned institutions, will reach 93.3% of global GDP this year and gradually rise to 99.6% by 2028. In 2018, the debt-to-GDP ratio was 82.8%, and it reached a recent peak of 99.7% in 2020. The…
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U.S. Wall Street Inflation Relief, Bitcoin Flows and HODLing, Volvo Group’s Record Results
Wall Street Inflation Relief Wall Street stocks rose and Treasuries rallied on Wednesday as US inflation data came in slightly lower than expected, alleviating pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. The benchmark S&P 500 climbed 0.6% in early trade, led by technology and basic material stocks. The Nasdaq Composite, which is heavily…
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U.S. Inflation Eases, Mortgage Rates Fall, Stricter Pollution Limits on Cars
U.S. Inflation Eases In March, U.S. inflation eased to 5% from a year earlier, marking its lowest level in nearly two years. However, underlying price pressures remained elevated despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to slow rapid price increases. The consumer-price index, a closely watched gauge of inflation, rose less than in February, with a 6%…