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ECB will have to ‘think again’ on policy if outlook deteriorates rapidly, chief economist says
Christine Lagarde (R), President of the European Central Bank (ECB), and Vicepresident Luis de Guindos (L) Thomas Lohnes | Getty Images News | Getty Images European Central Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane on Friday acknowledged “very high” inflation in the region and said the Frankfurt institution might have to “think again” about its policy stance. […]
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There are signs a recession could be on the way. Here are some ways to protect your savings
An inversion in Treasury yields has stoked investor concerns that a recession might be on the horizon, but strategists say there are steps you can take now to protect your savings. Morsa Images | E+ | Getty Images With a historical indicator of recessions flashing red this week, financial experts have shared their top tips […]
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Treasury yields fall, with inflation data in focus
U.S. Treasury yields fell early on Thursday, with investors focused on the inflation data due out later in the morning. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note fell 3 basis points to 2.3270% at 4:30 a.m. ET. The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond moved under a basis point lower to 2.4789%. The rate […]
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Investors believe the biggest threat to the markets now is a Fed misstep, CNBC survey shows
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 08, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images (Click here to subscribe to the new Delivering Alpha newsletter.) A majority of Wall Street investors believe the biggest threat facing the markets right now is a policy error by the Federal […]
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Fed’s Patrick Harker says he thinks the U.S. can avoid a recession, even amid troubling signs
Despite on ominous indicator hanging over the economy and higher interest rates on the way, Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker said Tuesday that he doesn’t think the U.S. is heading for recession. That view, expressed in a CNBC interview, comes in the face of a looming inversion of the 10- and 2-year Treasury yields […]
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A stock-buying strategy to beat inflation and generate income
Stocks with rising dividends can provide consistent and growing income in an inflationary environment. Source
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Recession fears tied to Treasury yields are overblown, Canaccord’s Tony Dwyer suggests
Wall Street may be overestimating recession risks. While investors focus on an unnerving inversion between the five-year and 30-year Treasury Note yields, Canaccord Genuity’s Tony Dwyer is concentrating on optimistic activity in another part of the bond market. According to Dwyer, the three-month versus five-year yield shows a healthier picture of the U.S. economy because […]
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Poland’s economy is standing strong for now, but the Ukraine war casts a ‘dark cloud’
On a display at a gas station, a liter of diesel costs 7.19 zloty. Refueling is also more expensive than ever in Poland, but still a lot cheaper than in neighboring Germany. Patrick Pleul | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Poland’s economy has had a strong start to the year, but as the war in […]
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Stock futures are steady as investors juggle Fed comments and policy
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, March 17, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures were little changed in overnight trading on Tuesday as investors continue to digest revelations from the Federal Reserve on inflation and interest rates. Dow futures fell just 11 points. S&P 500 futures dropped 0.03% and Nasdaq 100 futures […]
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Goldman gives 5 possible reasons behind the market’s mysterious comeback this week
Goldman suggested five reasons the market performed so well this week despite the biggest issues in the market still being unresolved. Source
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