S&P 500 seen grinding to new high with producer prices, sentiment data ahead
U.S. stock index futures are pointing mostly higher ahead of Friday's open with more economic data on the way.
U.S. Government Will Soon Spend More on Interest Payments Than Defense
Higher Treasury yields are adding an extra trillion-plus dollars in deficit spending.
The Newest Trump Trade: Betting on Truth Social in an Election Year
Trading in Digital World Acquisition is evoking the meme-stock craze.
America's Economy Slowed-It Probably Won't Stumble
Retail sales and industrial production both dipped in January, but there were some encouraging signs.
Why U.S. Stocks Are Still the World's Best Bet
U.S. stocks have set records while many overseas indexes have struggled. Is that about to come to an end? Probably not, given America's tech-heavy growth emphasis and strong underlying economy.
Fed's Bostic Argues for Patience on Rate Cuts. Here's His Case.
There's no urgency for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and the battle with inflation is not over yet, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said late Thursday.
Australia's Rates Could Be Cut Before Inflation Reaches Target, RBA Board Member Says
The Reserve Bank of Australia will not wait until inflation is back in the desired target band before it starts to cut interest rates, said economist Ian Harper, a member of the central bank's policy-setting board.
Australia Remains a 'Tough' Place to Reinsure
Natural catastrophe losses would have to shrink in Australia for some time before global reinsurers start seeing the country as a safe haven again, said QBE Chief Executive Andrew Horton.
Singapore to Roll Out Cash Handouts, Tax Rebates Amid Inflationary Pressures
The Southeast Asian nation continues to face inflation pressures amid an uncertain global environment, with 2023 headline inflation averaging 4.8%.
Singapore Exports Returned to Growth, Signaling End of Trade Slump
The country's non-oil domestic exports returned to growth in January in a surprising show of strength.
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