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The Fed shouldn't cut rates at all this year as the US is poised for a 2nd half rebound, macro strategist says
The Federal Reserve risks prematurely cutting interest rates right as the US economy is poised to reaccelerate, Jim Bianco told CNBC. "The reason I suspect that we're going to have zero rate cuts is I don't think they're warranted. The economy is continuing to move along just fine," the Bianco Research president said on Friday, adding: "I suspect there'll be a second-half rebound."
Stock market today: Stocks rise as Trump bets rally after failed assassination attempt
US stocks surged to record highs as markets mulled the impact of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump over the weekend. Investors anticipate the attempt will boost Trump's chances in the November Presidential election. Trump Media shares soared 50%, bitcoin rose 4%, and long-dated bond yields rose. US stocks moved...
4 charts show why Wall Street's most bullish strategist expects the stock market to triple by 2030
Fundstrat's Tom Lee raised eyebrows last month when he made an extremely bullish prediction: the S&P 500 will nearly triple by 2030. In an interview with Bloomberg's Odd Lots, Lee said he expects the S&P 500 to top 15,000 by the end of the decade. The index traded at around 5,630 on Friday.
Most 'finfluencers' will lose your money. Here's why they've got so many followers anyway.
Scrolling social media for investing help? You might want to think twice about who to follow. A financial paper published last year by the Swiss Finance Institute showed that advice from 28% of "influencers" indeed led to positive returns. However, 56% gave money-losing recommendations, and 16% provided no value at all.
Trump's trade and tax policies are the new hot-button topic dividing economists and market experts
Donald Trump has touted plans to raise trade barriers and replace income tax with tariffs. That's prompted a wave of criticism, with many economists warning of inflation and trade wars. But other experts say these policies will be watered down in Congress, with fewer repercussions. With the odds of a...
Russia's weakened energy trade and lost access to the dollar will spark a severe recession within a year, a top economist says
Russia's economy risks a deep recession within the next year, according to a UC Berkeley economist. The nation is seeing its energy revenues wane while losing access to the US dollar. That could hit Russia's finances and further isolate Moscow from the global economy. Vladimir Putin's claims that Russia's economy...
Stock market today: Dow closes above 40,000 as rally breaks out beyond mega-cap tech
The Dow soared on Friday and stocks rallied broadly as rate-cut bets intensified. New data showed cooling consumer inflation and only a mild increase in producer prices. The small-cap Russell 2000 jumped for the second day, rising more than 1% after adding 4% on Thursday. Stocks jumped to end the...
How a Trump 2.0 presidency could threaten dollar dominance, according to a think tank
The Republican National Committee unveiled Donald Trump's presidential platform this week, a 20-point list of principles that will guide the party. At number 13, the former president pledged to keep the US dollar in place as the world's main reserve currency. But a second Trump term might actually erode greenback's...
Short-sellers are more important than ever for keeping fraud out of the market, Carson Block says
Carson Block told Bloomberg TV that the stock market needs short sellers "more than ever." Otherwise, even problematic companies will benefit from the current speculative bull run, he said. But short sellers are finding no fans among regulators or other investors, he noted. The market needs to embrace short sellers...
Wall Street is bullish on stocks for the 2nd half of the year. Here are each firm's exact forecasts.
The S&P 500's record-setting rally this year has sparked a wave of price target increases from Wall Street. The most bullish S&P 500 price target is 6,000 from Evercore ISI, which represents a gain of about 7%. Key bullish drivers includes AI benefits, consumer resilience, and imminent Fed rate cuts.
Stocks could face the steepest correction since the 2022 bear market as earnings kick off, analysts say. Here's what investors should watch for.
Second quarter earnings season could trigger the most painful stock correction since 2022, according to NDR. The research firm warned of a shift from accelerating to decelerating growth in heading into 2025. "Another high beat rate may be required to justify the rally," analysts said. Earnings season has officially kicked...
Stock market today: Indexes edge higher as traders digest fresh inflation data and bank earnings
US stocks edged higher on Friday after a rough prior session as traders digested new data and earnings. The producer price index rose slightly more than expected in June, with wholesale prices up 0.2%. Banks including JPMorgan and Citi kicked off second-quarter earnings season. US stocks were slightly higher on...
Trump's promise of tariffs and deportations could pop the stock market bubble if he wins a 2nd term, Capital Economics says
An AI-driven stock market bubble could burst early if Trump wins the 2024 election, according to Capital Economics. Trump's proposed policies on tariffs and immigration could slow economic growth and spark higher inflation, the firm said. Higher inflation would restrict the Federal Reserve's ability to cut interest rates. The ongoing...
Stock market today: Tech drags indexes lower, small-caps soar after inflation data boosts rate-cut bets
Tech stocks tumbled Thursday, weighing on the broader market after the June CPI report. Inflation was cooler than expected last month, clocking in at 3% year-over-year. Investors appeared to take that as a cue to rotate out of some of the biggest winners and buy laggards like small-caps. US stocks...
When will AI's stock-market dominance fade? Goldman says watch this key signal.
Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet have spent hundreds of billions on AI in the past four quarters. Goldman Sachs says ongoing AI-stock outperformance could eventually be challenged. It's keeping its eye on whether companies can actually translate that spending into revenue and earnings. Artificial intelligence stocks are ripping higher, with...
Stock splits can be rocket fuel for a company's shares. Here's who could be next.
MicroStrategy is the latest company to announce a 10-for-1 stock split as its shares hit $1,340. Record-high prices for stocks popular with investors have driven a stock-split boom this year. A market expert told BI that a handful of companies with shares above $500 could be candidates for split. It's...
Wall Street's renewed bullishness on Apple stock is all about the iPhone 16
Wall Street sees Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 setting off a big upgrade cycle. Bank of America increased its price objective for Apple stock in a note on Thursday. The model's generative AI features will drive demand from consumers, analysts wrote. Apple's next iPhone is stirring up fresh bullishness on Wall...
Pain is coming for 2 sectors as high rates cut off the 'lifeblood' of easy leverage, billionaire Oaktree founder Howard Marks says
Tighter lending could weigh heavily on private equity and real estate, according to Howard Marks. Those sectors are highly leveraged, which raises the risk of disruption, Marks said. Experts have cautioned on commercial real estate in particular as looming debt maturities pose a risk. Trouble is brewing in the US...
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