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Bank of Japan (BOJ) lifted the benchmark borrowing cost to the highest in 17 years while raising inflation forecasts.

The nation’s third largest credit card company had one of its best years ever in 2024.

The University of Michigan consumer sentiment data for January was revised lower this morning, from 73.2 to 71.1.

Corporate bankruptcies soared to a 14-year high in 2024, underscoring the Catch-22 facing the Federal Reserve as it wrestles with interest rate policy to battle sticky price inflation.

A look at the money supply represented by M2, the Federal budget deficit, the Fed’s previous adventures with QE, and the correlation to inflation.

Tariff fears impacting inventories as Philly Fed Manufacturing Index surges to 44.3 from -10.9.

The S&P 500 Index settled at its first closing high for the year on Thursday, thanks to strong earnings momentum and lingering Fed rate cut hopes

In President Trump’s first week in office he issued a blitz of executive orders, but perhaps his most ambitious statement to date is his claim yesterday that he would order the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.

The Bank of Japan delivered a well-telegraphed 25bp hike, but surprised markets on the hawkish side by materially raising its inflation forecasts.

The latest BLS and Cleveland Fed release of their quarterly new tenant rent index was lower by 2.43% year over year and over 5% from the prior quarter.

Wall Street hit new records as Donald Trump began his second term as 47th U.S. president this week.

The composite eurozone PMI is expected to remain in contractionary territory and a close-to-consensus reading shouldn't impact the European Central Bank's next two cuts.

Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQDJT), known for its ownership of the Truth Social platform, is experiencing notable market activity. The company, which has been a focal point for investors due to its association with President Donald Trump, is navigating a volatile stock environment. Despite recent fluctuations, DJT remains a significant player in the media and technology sector.

U.S. consumer confidence fell unexpectedly in January due to inflation and unemployment concerns. This is the first decline in six months.

Asian stock markets were trading in the green on Friday, influenced by positive cues from Wall Street overnight and amid growing expectations that major central banks, including the US Federal Reserve, may lower interest rates in the first quarter.

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Proposed tariff hikes by Trump could raise inflation expectations, making Fed's job of cutting interest rates trickier. Goldman warns of 1% boost.

Gold has seen its demand increase in the last couple of years, with its price hitting new highs in 2024, following renewed interest from investors seeking a safe haven asset and hedge against inflation. The precious metal has been used for millennia in different forms, not only as a safe haven asset but also as a store of value.

Treasury yields have taken a break from the sharp upswing that’s dominated trading in recent months.

Palantir stock is poised to get a major lift from, Stargate, the Trump Administration's AI infrastructure initiative.

Debt Redemption Texas Debt Relief (+1-800-971-4060) has announced a new expansion throughout Lubbock, providing individuals with high credit card debt with specialist debt relief services.

We’ve seen a small adjustment in Fed funds futures over the past 24 hours, back towards less rate cuts than more in 2025.

Understanding how the Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates annual cost-of-living increases is crucial for individuals receiving Social Security benefits. In her recent article titled "How Does the SSA Calculate Cost of Living Increases?" Christine Matus ( https://matuslaw.com/ssa-calculate-cost-living-increases ), a New Jersey special needs trust attorney, provides insight into the process behind these adjustments and their impact on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients.

The GBP/USD exchange rate wavered as the focus shifted from this week’s swearing in of Donald Trump to next week’s policy statements by the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve.