Jobless Claims Show Limited Layoffs But Challenges Getting Rehired -- Market Talk
US Initial Jobless Claims Decline Unexpectedly in Week Ended Dec. 21
The Christmas holiday has ended, and the "Return Month" in the USA is about to arrive.
The USA Retail Federation predicts that the return volume is expected to account for 17% of all Commodity sales in the USA, with total returns reaching 890 billion USD.
U.S. Dollar ETF (USDU) Hits a New 52-Week High
Historically, how did interest rate cuts end when the economy achieved a soft landing?
Goldman Sachs found that G10 central banks tend to end the easing cycle slowly and cautiously by pausing rate cuts, with nearly half of historical "soft landing" rate-cut cycles lasting more than a year. The institution believes that the Fed's statement in December aligns with the pattern of slowing down seen in the later stages of rate-cut cycles in history.
Asia FX Edges Lower as Dollar Remains Near 2-yr High, Indian Rupee Hits Record Low
Dollar Stays Resilient, Asia Shares Get Festive Lift
El Erian Explains Why US Economy Is 'Likely To Continue Outperforming Other Major Economies In 2025'
Year-end review of MMF policy: It's the right time to cut interest rates as Trump suddenly strikes; Global central banks face a fork in the road again.
If 2023 marks a decisive turning point for major Global central banks to shift towards easing MMF policy, then 2024 will face the impact of high uncertainty and the long reality of the anti-inflation 'final mile'.
The Wall Street Banks Group is suing the Federal Reserve over the annual stress tests, seeking transparency.
The core of this lawsuit is that the Banks believe the Federal Reserve lacks sufficient transparency when developing models and scenarios for stress testing, resulting in unpredictable test outcomes, making it difficult for the Banks to effectively conduct capital planning and Operation.
Morgan Stanley has listed the "Top 10 Surprises for 2025": with the devaluation of the US dollar ranked first.
Morgan Stanley believes that the fiscal deficit in the USA is expected to decrease next year, while the fiscal deficits in China and Germany are likely to increase, which may lead to a convergence of interest rates between the USA and Europe, subsequently triggering a significant depreciation of the dollar. In addition, Morgan Stanley also anticipates a strong recovery in the demand for US Treasury bonds, that the euro is expected to "shine brightly," and that the Bank of England may shorten the interest rate cut cycle.
Younger Americans Say They Need $600K Salaries to Live While Boomers Think Otherwise. Here's Why
Jupiter Asset Management: If the inflation in the USA declines quickly enough, it will be beneficial for the Bonds investment environment.
Jupiter Asset Management refers to not being overly concerned with short-term interest rate fluctuations; the most important factor is the speed at which inflation decreases. If the decline is rapid enough, it will benefit the investment environment for Bonds.
December Mid-Atlantic Manufacturing Contraction Improves as Expected
The Coming Global Interest-rate Collapse Will Force the Fed to Cut Four Times in 2025
Sticky Inflation Creates Rift at Fed Over How Much to Cut Rates
Fed Sued by Banks, Business Groups Over Allegedly 'Flawed' Annual Stress Tests
Daily Roundup of Key US Economic Data for Dec. 24
Fed: Why Investors Still Worry About Inflation in 2025
U.S. Mid-Atlantic Manufacturing Activity Inches Toward Recovery