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Core inflation is still climbing, and the Fed can't cut rates just yet. Find out why rising shelter costs are keeping inflation high.
It's no secret that our job market looks far different than it did a few years ago. Since the Federal Reserve first raised interest rates in March 2022, the cost of borrowing has risen dramatically, slowing our economy significantly.
The Fed is about to start cutting rates, but what does that actually mean for different companies? Will some do better while others might struggle? Let’s break down what history and current trends might tell us.
The latest data is hinting that our economy is cooling, pointing to a slowdown that could influence the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates.
Goldman Sachs changed its mind (again) on the likelihood of a U.S. recession. After initially raising the odds to 25% earlier this month, they’ve now lowered it back down to 20%. What's going on?
Value investing has had a rough year in 2024. It’s been largely overshadowed by the dominance of tech-heavy growth stocks, particularly the ‘Magnificent Seven’—those big-name tech giants that everyone’s talking about. But here’s the thing: market trends go in cycles. So, is value investing really down
Home Depot recently cut its sales outlook, citing weaker consumer spending amid high interest rates and recession fears. The company's expecting same-store-sales to decline by 3 to 4% this year, a sharper drop than the 1% estimated. Home Depot’s CEO, Ted Decker, said, “During the quarter, higher