Social Security gains came back to earth. What that means for the economy
Social Security benefits pump a large chunk of change into the US economy -- with about $1.4 trillion going to more than 67 million Americans last year alone.
2023-10-16 18:46
NZ's Fletcher Building set for worst day in 12 years amid pipe leak claims
New Zealand-listed shares of Fletcher Building slumped 14% in resumed trade on Monday even after the firm denied
2023-10-16 11:24
Israel-Hamas war risks further deglobalization and inflation
The global economy is facing tremendous uncertainty from the war between Hamas and Israel in the Middle East, on top of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Those conflicts don't just threaten the regions where they're unfolding; they may also fray the weakening interconnectedness that remains among the world's largest economies.
2023-10-15 20:17
Investors zero in on health of consumer with retail sales, earnings
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK Investors in the coming week will get a look at the state of
2023-10-14 02:58
Investors flock to defensive stocks and safe havens on worries about Israel-Hamas war
The Israel-Hamas war is sending investors in search of defensive assets.
2023-10-13 19:51
Dollar General shares pop on Vasos' return as CEO
Shares of Dollar General jumped 8% premarket on Friday, as investors and analysts drew confidence from the return
2023-10-13 19:18
Futures edge lower ahead of big bank earnings
Futures tracking Wall Street's main stock indexes edged lower on Friday as investors looked ahead to earnings reports
2023-10-13 17:46
Wall Street needs a boost from earnings. Can JPMorgan Chase run a strong first leg?
The third-quarter earnings season begins on Friday, marking the next test for this year's wobbly US stock market rally.
2023-10-12 19:52
Futures rise as Treasury yields drop ahead of inflation data
Futures for Wall Street's main stock indexes rose on Thursday as Treasury yields eased, while investors looked forward
2023-10-12 17:51
Ericsson shares volatile after results, $2.9 billion charge
Ericsson shares were volatile early on Thursday, defying indications for a sharp fall after the Swedish telecom gear
2023-10-12 15:52
Analysis-US stock market technicals suggest possible rebound as earnings, CPI loom
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK Technical and seasonal indicators that investors use to gauge the U.S. stock market's
2023-10-12 00:52
The days of rising interest rates could soon be over
Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are feeling optimistic that a rise in long-term Treasury yields could finally put an end to the past 19 months of historic interest rate hikes meant to tamp down inflation.
2023-10-11 20:00