The Challenge of Consumer Spending Strength
Persistent strength in consumer spending has posed a significant challenge for the Federal Reserve in its efforts to quell inflation. The upcoming release of the June retail sales report is…
Further Interest-Rate Increase in Australia Expected
According to the minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia's July 4 policy meeting, there is a high possibility of a further interest-rate increase as early as August. The central…
Canadian Employment Surges in June, Signaling Possible Rate Increase
OTTAWA—Despite a slight loosening of the labor market, Canada experienced a surge in employment in June, which is likely to pave the way for another interest rate increase when central…
Stifel’s Chief Equity Strategist Anticipates Defensive Stance in U.S. Stocks
Stifel's chief equity strategist, Barry Bannister, is considering a defensive position in U.S. stocks towards the end of this year. This move comes as a precautionary measure against a potential…
U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Inflation Hits a Two-Year Low
U.S. stock futures are showing gains as data is anticipated to reveal that U.S. inflation has reached its lowest level in over two years. How Stock-Index Futures are Performing S&P…
The Tight Bond Between Gold Prices and Inflation
While not always the case, more inflation tends to boost gold prices, while reduced rates of inflation tend to bring it down, shaped by a myriad of factors such as…