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10-year Treasury yield holds below 4.5% after softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data
U.S. Treasury yields were lower, continuing a fall after Friday's April jobs report showed weaker-than-expected payrolls growth and a rise in unemployment.
European markets set to rise with global sentiment remaining stable after U.S. jobs data
European markets are set to advance Monday as traders continue to assess the possibility of rate cuts after softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data.
Why the Fed Is Right to Bide Its Time on Rate Moves
Not that critics of Jerome Powell's latest move don't have some good points, says Streetwise columnist James Mackintosh.
Stocks Poised to Open Higher
Another busy week of earnings awaits investors, including reports from Walt Disney and Uber Technologies.
Which Companies Are Winning and Losing as Inflation Reignites?
Despite falling last year, inflation has proved persistent in 2024, and some consumers are having to carefully choose where to put their dollars.
Stock-market bulls face test as consumers start to show signs of stress
As questions mount around when the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates from a 23-year high, signs of consumer stress are emerging and, if continued, could spell trouble for the stock market.
The bar is creeping higher for second-quarter earnings
Wall Street analysts tend to dial back their financial expectations when companies get closer to reporting quarterly results. Doing so, of course, sets a lower bar for companies to clear, and most com...
Stock Funds Fell 5% in April
Month's pullback still leaves performance in the green so far in 2024. Also: A flashback to the 40th anniversary of the Continental Illinois banking crisis.
Inflation is scrambling Americans' perceptions of middle class life
Many Americans have come to feel that a middle-class lifestyle is out of reach. Blame inflation for bringing down the mood and making the economy seem much worse than it is.
What To Expect in the Markets This Week
Corporate earnings and comments from Federal Reserve speakers highlight a relatively light week for economic data.
Leveraged Loans Are in the Market's Sweet Spot
An economy that continues to grow, but slowly enough to bring rate cuts, would be ideal for funds that hold the junk-rated debt.
What the latest inflation data is signaling for rate cuts
The April jobs report is yet another piece of economic data that is watched closely by the Federal Reserve and Wall Street alike. It is an indication of how the economy is growing and trends in inflat...
Fed Stands Despite Softening Jobs Market, Poor Earnings Guidance, Manufacturing Recession, CRE Foreclosures
The Fed meeting and the jobs report were always destined to be financial market movers. The direction was the only question.
How Dividend Investors Can Profit As AI Changes Everything
If you've been following the AI space lately (and honestly, who hasn't?), you've probably seen stories about tech investors feeling a bit shortchanged on the profits they're getting.
Fed's Williams says independence is key to winning fight against inflation
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams on Friday said that the U.S. central bank needed independence from the White House in order to get inflation back to its 2% target.
Inflation, a softening job market, protests, and what it means for Biden
Stagflation concerns have been looming in markets, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell brushed them aside during his latest press conference. In the face of a weaker-than-expected jobs report and ...
Consumers are moving toward quick service food places, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer digs into Cracker Barrel's business and stock action.
Earnings season: Inflation is still 'number one' concern because it impacts the Fed: Analyst
As earnings season continues to unfold, over 80% of S&P 500 (^GSPC) companies have now released their first-quarter results. To dissect the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on earnings, Market D...
The Economy Slows at a Perfect Speed.The Bulls Could Still Lose.
The Federal Reserve got the jobs report it wanted and the market got more bullish on rate cuts. Why the resulting stock rally could make that less likely.
U.S. stocks rally on ‘Goldilocks' jobs report as Wall Street's fear gauge slides
U.S. stocks have swung to an upbeat start in May, with Wall Street's “fear gauge” easing to its lowest level since the end of March as investor anxieties tied to inflation appeared to subside.
Jared Bernstein on April Jobs Report
Jared Bernstein, Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, breaks down the April jobs report that showed US employers scaled back hiring, and the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose. He s...
Summers: Disinflation is not on the Secure Path the Fed Hoped
Lawrence H. Summers, Former US Treasury Secretary; Wall Street Week contributor says that while there are signs that the economy is cooling, he questions Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's stance t...
The Fed won't cut interest rates this year, says Apollo Global's Torsten Slok
Torsten Slok, Apollo Global Management Chief Economist, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the April jobs report, the state of the U.S. economy, why he thinks Fed cuts won't come this year and more...
A Rising Yen Is Good for Stocks. Here's Why.
The reversal in the dollar against the yen is a sign that the risk-on mood that seized the market late this past week should continue, says one strategist.
Powell will interpret any data he can in a dovish way, says 3Fourteen's Warren Pies
Warren Pies, 3Fourteen Research co-founder, and Bob Elliott, Unlimited CEO & CIO, join 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action.
Defensive strategies key as Fed maintains rates - Irene Tunkel
(Kitco News) - Investors are bracing for a year of minimal rate cuts as the Federal Reserve holds a firm stance on interest rates. Currently held between 5.25% and 5.5%, the federal funds rate reflect...
The Economic Slowdown Might Be Underway
Economic Overview April's economic data suggested a slowdown in the U.S. economy is underway, although one marked by “full employment”, a generally healthy consumer, and somewhat sticky inflation.
Takeaways from this Week's Employment Data
Collin Martin looks at the takeaways from this week's employment data, as well as the Fed's inflation fight. He talks about the outlook for fixed income markets.
Growth Assets, Including Tech Still Have Room to Run
There's still room to growth this year, notes Doug Evans. He discusses the takeaways from ecodata, FOMC meeting and April jobs data.
Tech & A.I.'s Impact on the Jobs Market
Payrolls growth of 175K jobs is the weakest of this year so far, notes Mark Hamrick. He and Adam Jackson discusses how non-farm payrolls miss estimates as unemployment ticks higher.
Jobs Data, Tech Stocks Power Indexes to Weekly Gains
Renewed hope for interest-rate cuts fueled a rally, though shares of some companies like TD Bank fell.
Outlook for the Tech Labor Market
The US jobs report for April came in softer than expected, with nonfarm payrolls advancing 175 thousand last month, the smallest gain in six months. The unemployment rate also ticked up to 3.9% and wa...
Trend on wage data is clearly downward and very encouraging, says Goldman's Hatzius
Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sachs chief economist, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the economist's confidence in the trend on wage data, expectations for the Federal Reserve, and more.
Earnings growth is a constructive backdrop for stocks: Rockland's David Smith
David Smith, Rockland Trust chief investment officer, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the Fed, jobs numbers, inflation, and the markets.
KPMG forecasts one interest rate cut in December
Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, and CNBC's Steve Liesman join 'The Exchange' to discuss April's jobs report, the Fed's rate decision, and more.
Bofa's Swiber Expects First Rate Cut To Be in December
Bank of America Global Research US Rates Strategist Meghan Swiber sees the first interest rate cut to be in December and expects the 2-year and 10-year to end the year with 'still an inverted yield cu...
Wall St Week Ahead US small caps struggle as elevated interest rates take a toll
The prospect of interest rates remaining elevated as the Federal Reserve battles inflation is further clouding the outlook for shares of smaller U.S. companies, which have lagged broader markets this ...
Despite recent successes, IPO market still won't fully open until 2025
Experts say macroeconomic factors including the upcoming election and the current state of the economy will deter too many IPOs this year.
Make No Mistake—the Fed Isn't the Market's Friend. The S&P 500 Will Lose Steam.
Investors responded to Friday's jobs report as if they'd finally gotten the signal to jump back in the market. Not quite.
April jobs report underscores cooling labor market
April's weaker-than-expected jobs data painted a softer picture of the US labor market, potentially altering the narrative surrounding the Federal Reserve's monetary policy stance. While a robust job ...
America's big stagflation scare is over
Friday's jobs report has stamped out worry of a stagflationary economy. Fears of this scenario have flared over the past weak, set off by a weak first-quarter GDP print.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell couldn't have asked for a better jobs report, adviser says
April jobs data came out weaker than expected, with the U.S. economy adding 175,000 jobs, falling short of projections. Although the report appeared to disappoint, the Federal Reserve had been activel...
April jobs report breakdown: Which industries hired the most workers last month?
Job growth grew slower than expected in March, as hiring fell flat across many sectors including manufacturing and retail, Labor Department data shows.
There are 4 big factors to watch that could bring turmoil to financial markets, research firm says
Stocks and the economy look strong but there are four factors that could pose a problem, Capital Economics said. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East and high interest rates are big risks to markets...
Bullard Weighs In on Inflation, Expects Fed to Cut
Former Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Jim Bullard reacts to the April US employment report and discusses the current state of inflation with Mike McKee on Bloomberg Television.
Jobs Growth Slows in April: What the Experts Are Saying
Slower jobs growth and easing wage pressures are good news for rate cuts.
Good News and Bad News From the April Jobs Report
Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi and Claudia Sahm, chief economist at New Century Advisors, dig into the data from the latest nonfarm payrolls report to highlight the key indicators of US ...
U.S. Economic Growth Is Stronger Than It Looks
Join Gary Stringer in the brief video as he reviews why the GDP measure of growth understates U.S. economic strength. Despite Q1 2024 GDP estimates showing a 1.6% annualized growth, U.S. economic grow...
“I Don't Have a Problem with Interest Rates Where They Are”
Non-farm payrolls miss estimates as unemployment ticks higher. Ted Weisberg discusses takeaways from earnings season thus far.