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[Reuters] U.S. launches strikes in Iraq, Syria, nearly 40 reported killed [Yahoo/Bloomberg] US Hits Iran’s Militias in Syria, Iraq, Raising Escalation Fears [Yahoo/Fortune] Why is rent still so high, a year after experts told us it was going to fall? [Reuters] Ukraine hits Russia’s Volgograd oil refinery in latest drone attack- source [Yahoo/Bloomberg] As Navies […]
Policy Error – The Risk for 2024 This week’s HAI is going to be short. Sickness has descended upon this author, and its manifestations have been bad enough that I’m reminded just how blessed we all are when we can claim health. Given the circumstances, I’ll just offer a few brief thoughts on the week’s […]
CNBC’s Jeff Cox: “Just kind of looking to put it all together, you talked about basically the economy looking strong, with 3.3% annualized growth in the fourth quarter. Does the strength of the economy speak more loudly to you now than any inflation threat might? You’re in a position, in other words, to keep rates […]
[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Treasury Yields Spike After Hot Jobs Report: Markets Wrap [CNBC] 10-year Treasury yield shoots higher after very strong jobs report [Yahoo/Bloomberg] Oil Set for Weekly Loss on Gaza Ceasefire Talks and Ample Supply [Reuters] Dollar jumps as US employers add more jobs than expected [Yahoo/Bloomberg] China Stocks Swing Wildly in Chaotic End to Worst […]
This week, we talk about the recent price movements of gold, the equities markets, and silver amid the Fed’s recent decision to leave rates unchanged at this time. On Wednesday, the Fed signaled that rate cuts aren’t imminent and has chosen to leave them unchanged for now. We will cover the short-term market reactions and […]
[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Stocks Rise Before Apple, Meta Earnings: Markets Wrap [Yahoo/Bloomberg] Oil Advances Ahead of Promised US Response to Jordan Attack [Yahoo/Bloomberg] US Property Losses Trigger 20% Plunge in Japanese Bank Aozora [AP] Israel and Lebanon are prepping for a war neither wants, but many fear it’s becoming inevitable [Reuters] US worker productivity strong in fourth […]
[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Nasdaq Sinks as AI Results Don’t Match Hype: Markets Wrap [Reuters] Investors punish Microsoft, Alphabet as AI returns fall short of lofty expectations [Reuters] High-flying chipmakers hit after AMD’s forecast falls short [Yahoo/Bloomberg] China Stocks Sink to Five-Year Low as Traders Unwind Rescue Bets [Reuters] AI companies lose $190 billion in market cap after […]
We’re Borrowing To Give The Perception Of Earning Texas Governor Greg Abbott Has The Fortitude To Stand Against Invasion Gold Is Moving From Weak Hands To Strong As It Stubbornly Holds Above $2,000 “China is but one source of risk today. An upset of market expectations here in the U.S is another. We have Powell […]
