ECONOMY & MARKETS

Despite concerns about high-interest rates, recent data suggests that the economy remains strong. According to measures from the Conference Board and the University of Michigan, consumer confidence has been improving.

%he personal consumption expenditures (PCE) report due Friday could be key to the Fed's next move on interest rates, with hints that cuts could come as early as September if inflation and job data align.

Dr. Reddy's reported consolidated revenues of ₹7,673 crores (US$ 921 million) for Q1FY25, marking a 14% year-on-year increase and a 8% sequential growth.

Gen X savers saw big increases in savings according to Fidelity Investments

Harris's plan, which includes expanding the Child Tax Credit, and Earned Income Tax Credit, is expected to raise deficits by $2.1 trillion over the next decade.

The latest S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller Index showed a 5.4% annual increase, marking a "decelerating trend" from May, when the gain was 5.9%.

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Older consumers feel better about the economy than younger ones

Mary Daly said the "most likely" outlook involves continued gradual declines in inflation alongside steady and sustainable job growth.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high Monday, while tech-sector losses weighed on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite in another typically volatile day on Wall Street.

This marks the administration's first major trade policy move since Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic Party's presidential nominee.

Oil prices rose on Monday after Israel's Air Force struck targets in Lebanon before the Iran-backed group fired more than 320 rockets into Israel.

He delivered the news during an economic summit in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Stock markets jumped on Friday as US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell made clear that the central bank was ready to cut interest rates, a message investors had been longing to hear.

Freight rail operations were set to resume across Canada following federal intervention to end a crippling disruption triggered by labor disputes at the country's two main operators.

Prices continue to rise as the median existing-home price was $422,600 in July.

The numbers released on Thursday were in line with estimates.

FOMC signaled that a rate cut could be on the table at the upcoming September 17-18 meeting, especially if economic data continues to align with expectations.

he preliminary review, released on Wednesday, revealed that there were 818,000 fewer jobs in March 2024 than originally estimated. This marks the largest downward revision to employment figures since 2009.

UK government borrowing jumped by far more than expected in July, official figures showed Wednesday, stoking fresh anxiety for the new Labour government ahead of its first budget in just over two months.

Trump stated that while he believes the president should be able to voice opinions on interest rates, he does not expect to dictate monetary policy. "It doesn't mean they have to listen, but I think it's fine for a president to talk," Trump said.

The European Commission said Tuesday it plans to slap five-year import duties of up to 36 percent on Chinese electric cars, unless Beijing can offer an alternative solution to the damaging trade row over state subsidies.

Railroads collectively handle approximately 40,000 carloads of freight daily, valued at around $1 billion. If negotiations drag on, sectors such as automotive, chemicals, forestry, and agriculture could be particularly hard-hit.

The adjustment comes after the investment bank had previously raised the odds from 15% earlier this month.

As part of their economic platforms, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both pledged to reduce costs for Americans.

The Kenyan government plans to raise about $1.2 billion by reinstating some unpopular taxes contained in a finance bill that was scrapped in the face of deadly street protests, a government minister said.

The release of the Fed minutes on Wednesday and Chair Jerome Powell's speech on Friday are expected to be key in influencing markets throughout the week.

This dip marks the second consecutive week of declining claims, reversing the upward trend seen earlier in the summer.

Short-term inflation expectations remain steady, with the one-year outlook holding at 3.0% and the five-year forecast unchanged at 2.8%.