Dow, stocks climb on final trading day of 2024
Wall Street moved lower on Tuesday as investors prepared to close the book on a remarkable year for equities, during which the stock market was powered to record highs by the twin engines of the artificial-intelligence boom and the Federal…
Will Inflation Continue to Decline in 2025?
Key Takeaways Inflation has cooled considerably since peaking in June 2022, but the annual rate remains above the Federal Reserve’s goal of 2%. Fed officials and economists expect inflation to stay above the central bank’s target level in 2025. Economists…
How quickly do home prices respond to monetary policy?
NAHB’s Eye on Housing is reviewing the posts that attracted the most readers over the last year. In April, Eric Lynch examined various macroeconomic and housing finance components and their responsiveness to changes in the federal funds rate. As economist…
Mohamed El-Erian Warns Federal Reserve Needs To Refrain From Being ‘Overly Restrictive’ In 2025 – Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ), SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY)
Renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian has raised concerns over the Federal Reserve’s potential policy direction for 2025. What Happened: El-Erian emphasized the importance of the Fed avoiding an overly restrictive stance in the coming year, while speaking to CNBC’s “Closing Bell” on Tuesday. El-Erian, who…
How the Fed and Trump could collide in 2025
President-elect Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell have clashed before, and there is a chance they will do so again in 2025. Their collision could unfold in multiple ways. If Trump’s economic policies cause more inflation, it could…
Under Trump, Expect No Change To The Monetary Status Quo – Analysis – Eurasia Review
By Brendan Brown A guilty verdict by US voters last November on inflation mongers will have no follow-through in terms of monetary regime change. Problem: the verdict was not delivered in sharp and comprehensive form. Instead, communication was largely via…
US Dollar Gains Strength In 2024 Amid Trump Administration’s Policies
What’s going on here? The US dollar surged in 2024, outpacing global currencies as incoming President Donald Trump announced strategies aimed at bolstering economic growth – alongside the Federal Reserve’s plans for cautious interest rate cuts. What does this mean?…
Federal Reserve’s hawkish rate cut a signal for investors
Breadcrumb Trail Links Investor Martin Pelletier: We must all become experts on monetary policy, as our portfolios depend on it Published Dec 30, 2024 • Last updated 42 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering…
Is an Economic ‘Soft Landing’ Coming to the U.S. in 2025?
Key Takeaways Some economists foresee a “soft landing” in 2025, with inflation moving lower while the economy remains robust and unemployment stays low. However, some predict a “no landing” scenario where the economy remains strong but inflationary pressures remain high….
Gold Prices Dip Slightly As Investors Eye US Data
What’s going on here? Gold prices dipped slightly this week, with spot gold down 0.3% to $2,611.39 per ounce, as investors anticipate crucial US economic reports and Federal Reserve decisions. What does this mean? Despite a 27% rise in 2024,…