Economic Events: May US New Home Sales, Durable Goods Orders, Q1 GDP Revision
This week’s U.S. data releases are likely to highlight the current contrast between trends in the industrial and household sectors.
Japanese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Japan Inc. Seeking Growth Abroad
Japan Inc.’s aggressive foray abroad has been stagnating investment at home.
Earnings Preview: Monsanto Company (MON), Walgreen Company (WAG), General Mills Inc (GIS), Nike Inc (NKE)
There's only one week left in 2Q, and the current trend points to the worst earnings season since 1Q of 2001.
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke Press Conference, FOMC Decision: Live Blog [VIDEO]
The Fed chair ducked questions on a possible departure, and added he may start tapering QE this year. He wants "maximum employment."
Nigeria: Banking Sector Not Out Of The Woods Yet
There are fears that non-performing loans might start to tick back up again in Nigeria's banking sector.
Fed Tapering: Winners & Losers When QE Ends
Which types of U.S. investors will gain when the Federal Reserve eventually tapers -- i.e., decreases -- its quantitative easing program?
June FOMC Preview: Fed To Taper QE Soon, Bernanke Press Conference Eyed
Economists expect the Federal Reserve Wed. to continue, for the time being, its QE program of $85 billion in asset purchases per month.
Gold Bubble For Real Says Societe Generale, Calling For $1,200/Oz. In Q4
The gold price rally in the late 1970s turned out to be a bubble. Societe Generale thinks this time is not much different.
Economic Events: June FOMC Meeting Minutes, Bernanke Press Conference And Fed QE Tapering
The focus will be on the FOMC statement Wednesday, when the Fed will likely lower its forecasts, but remain ambiguous about the prospects for tapering its QE.
Earnings Preview: Adobe Systems Inc (ADBE), FedEx Corp (FDX), Oracle Corp (ORCL)
Here's a list of 10 notable quarterly earnings reports to watch for during the week of June 17-21.
Paris Air Show 2013: Boeing, Airbus To Compete For Wide-Body Jet Orders (787, 777, A350 XWB)
Come next week, all eyes will be on two next-generation long-haul planes -- Airbus' A350 and Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.
Fast-Food Chains Like McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Lack Customer Loyalty, Unlike Starbuck's And Panera Bread - Report
Fast-food chains need to do more with loyalty in order to stay competitive.
Nigeria’s Economy: GDP Rebasing To Help Nigeria Overtake South Africa As Africa’s Biggest Economy
Helped by a statistical revision to its economy, Nigeria may have already overtaken South Africa as the region’s largest economy.
Why Are Americans Moving Less? Will It Hurt The US Job Market And The US Economy?
In a market economy, labor mobility is a factor that mitigates the effect of economic shocks.
Earnings Preview: The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Groupon Inc (GRPN), News Corp (NWSA), DISH Network Corp (DISH)
Earnings at companies in the S&P 500 index are at record levels. Here's a list of 30 notable earnings reports to watch this week.
US April Jobs Report 2013: Nonfarm Payrolls To Show Moderate Expansion, Unemployment Rate Unchanged At 7.6%
Will Friday’s jobs report validate concerns that the U.S. economy is slumping for the fourth straight spring?
Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK) Earnings Preview: Q1 Falls On Generic Competition
Drugmaker Merck will discuss new drugs and Q1 sales trends as it braces for new generic competition.
Euro Zone Is Now In Its Longest Recession Ever, Economists Say
While fears about the impact of the crises in Cyprus and Italy have died down, the wider economic outlook has not improved.
US Pending Home Sales Rise In March, According To The National Association Of Realtors
Higher pending home sales signal that actual home sales may rise in coming months.
US Jobs Report, April Auto Sales, FOMC Meeting, China PMI: Economic Events For April 29-May 3
Monetary policies will also be in play, with European Central Bank and U.S. Federal Open Market Committee meetings on the calendar.
Economy: US Q1 GDP Rises 2.5 Percent, Misses Forecast As Economic Growth Momentum Slows
The U.S. economy has grown for 15 straight quarters, but the average pace, just above 2 percent annually, is weak by historical standards.
Earnings Preview: American International Group Inc. (AIG), Pfizer Inc. (PFE), Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC)
Here’s a list of 72 companies set to report earnings April 29-May 3.
Federal Reserve Clashes With European Central Bank Over Bank Capital Reserves
According to Federal Reserve data, overseas banks accounted for about 70 percent of the Fed's discount window loans.
US Oil Imports: Reliance On Top 5 Foreign Supplies Hits 15-Year High
The concentration of U.S. crude oil imports among its top-five suppliers is the highest since 1997.
US Q1 GDP, UK Triple-Dip Fear, BoJ Rate Decision: Economic Events For April 23-26
In a light week on the macro data side, market attention is set to turn to a flurry of earnings reports due for release.
Slovenia Bailout: Will Slovenia Be The Next Cyprus?
In the wake of the Cyprus debacle, is Slovenia next for a bailout? Leaders claim they don't need one.
Earnings Preview: Ford Motor Company (F), Apple Inc. (AAPL), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM)
Here’s a list of 83 companies set to report earnings April 22-26.
US Initial Jobless Claims Rise By 4,000 To 352,000 As Hiring Remains Modest
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose last week, signaling little improvement in a soft U.S. labor market.
Bank Of America Corp Earnings Preview: Profits To Jump In Q1 On Stronger Trading, Loan Loss Reserve Releases
Expectations are high for Bank of America’s 1Q results leading up to the company’s announcement on Wednesday.
Bank Of America Corp (BAC), Google Inc (GOOG), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), The Coca-Cola Company (KO), McDonald’s Corporation (MCD): Earnings Reports To Watch, April 15-19
First-quarter earnings season will be in full swing this week. Bloomberg's survey of analysts points to a 1.8 percent decline in profits.
