Tag: Economic indicators

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Home Depot Forecasts Decline in Sales Amid Consumer Caution

Home Depot recently announced that while it exceeded expectations for the quarter, it anticipates a decline in sales for the rest of the year due to high interest rates and consumer uncertainty. The company...
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S&P 500 Technical Analysis: Growth Scare Fading | Forexlive

The S&P 500 saw a strong bounce last week after positive US Jobless Claims figures calmed fears about the labor market following a weak US NFP report. This has led to a decrease in...
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Barrick Gold Stock Price Levels to Watch After Strong Earnings – Analysis & Forecast

Barrick Gold Stock Soars After Strong Earnings ReportBarrick Gold (GOLD) saw a significant increase in its stock price by over 9% on Monday following the release of its second-quarter results. The Canada-based gold mining...
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Australia’s Q2 Wage Growth Slows to 0.8% QoQ, Private Sector Lagging

Australia’s wage growth showed a slight slowdown in the second quarter of the year, with the wage price index rising by 0.8% compared to the previous quarter. This figure was slightly lower than the...
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This Week’s Consumer Price Inflation Report: What to Expect and Analyze

Economists are expecting the upcoming July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report to show that annual inflation has stayed steady at 3.0%, while core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, is predicted to slightly...
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Enhancing Trading Strategies: Finding Excitement Beyond the Sidelines

I am being careful with risky investments right now, but I can see reasons to be hopeful. Firstly, the Federal Reserve has shown its support recently, which is a positive sign. Secondly, while there...
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Navigating the Volatility of Japanese Stocks: Insights and Analysis

Lately, the global stock markets have been all over the place, and it’s making investors super nervous. In the U.S., people are worried about a possible recession, and that’s causing some serious panic in...
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Stock Market Volatility: Is the Worst Yet to Come?

On August 5th, the stock market experienced a significant downturn, with Japan's Topix share index dropping by 12%, the worst since 1987. This decline was mirrored in South Korea and Taiwan, where stocks fell...
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US Stocks Lower as European Markets Close Mixed

US stock markets experienced a downturn as European markets closed with mixed results. In London, as European traders wrapped up their day, stocks in the US turned negative. The S&P index fell by -4.25...
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Where to Find Affordable Big Macs: The Big Mac Index Explained

McDonald's, known for its iconic Big Mac, has become a global phenomenon since its early days of strict food preparation and cleanliness rules. In the 1960s, McDonald's stood out from other restaurant chains by...