3 things affecting gold prices now Here are three factors impacting the price movements of gold today: Inflation and interest rates Since last spring, the Federal Reserve has instituted a series of interest rate hikes designed to bring down inflation. In recent months, the Fed's rate hikes ha...
Recession usually ends these situations. The problem there is that so much of today’s demand is non-discretionary. Demographic change may havemade recessions impossible. Inflation is another result. But raising prices doesn’t magically produce more mechanics or waiters. We just pay more and get ...
The FDA has granted Florida the approval to import prescription drugs from Canada, as reported by AARP. This decision is a significant step in addressing the high costs of life-sustaining medications in the United States. Florida’s health agency can now initiate a drug importation process for c...
Market movements since the beginning of the third quarter suggest anticipation of a September rate cut. While some expect aggressive Federal Reserve cuts, counterarguments exist – economic growth is good according to corporate earnings and GDP readings, yet inflation remains stubborn. Reflecting on the...
Economic strength has a direct impact on the performance of the country's financial markets. Indicators such as GDP growth rate, inflation rate, spending and unemployment rate reflect economic health. A movement in these indicators causes the markets to respond rapidly. ...
Yet, much like Joe Biden, Carter stumbled badly in understanding the power of inflation to inflame voter resentment, and Carter’s prickly tendency to present himself as the smartest guy in every room turned off many, including fellow Democrats. ...
and what businesses are doing to keep shoppers buying.Last week's reportsthat included Home Depot, Target and Walmart suggested inflation is still hampering households, and some companies indicated sales slowed as the first quarter went on. Here are some of the key companies ...
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growth, productivity, [the] stock market—we’re doing pretty well right now. But the divergence between economic performance and consumer confidence has never been as great as it is today. I think you could chalk that up to the scarring of the inflation that happened in the past...
which could illuminate future interest rate policy, will come out Wednesday. The government will offer a second read on first-quarter GDP on Thursday. The personal consumption expenditures price index, a key inflation gauge the Fed watches closely while making its interest ra...