Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market trends and inflation data for August 12, 2025. July core CPI data, which strips out the more volatile food and energy prices, rose more than expected on an annual basis. Our panel breaks down the numbers, what drove the increase, and what it means for the Fed and interest rate cuts. President Trump has nominated E.J. Antoni to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics. We examine the pick, the data collection process, and what Antoni's nomination coul ...

Market Trends & Economic Outlook - The Fed's thinking on rate cuts, the labor market, and inflation is discussed [1] Investment Performance & Risk Appetite - Retail investors have seen better returns than industrial investors [1] - Retail investors show a big appetite for risk [1]

Market & Sales - Reports indicate 15% of revenue from China sales might go to the administration [1] - Nvidia and AMD aim to continue sales in China [1] - Nvidia hasn't shipped H20 to China for months [1] - Nvidia hopes export control rules will allow America to compete in China and worldwide [1] Competitive Strategy - The US needs to stay in China to remain competitive [2] - America's AI tech stack can be the world standard if it races [1] - America cannot repeat 5G and lose telecommunication leadership [1]

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Bond Market Overview - Investors should always consider bonds for income, capital preservation, and diversification, regardless of the interest rate environment [5][6][7] - The yield curve, typically referring to Treasury bonds, reflects inflation and growth expectations, and its shape signals future economic conditions [8][9] - An inverted yield curve, where long-term rates are lower than short-term rates, often anticipates Federal Reserve rate cuts due to declining inflation or a weakening labor market [13][14] Investment Strategies & Considerations - Reinvestment risk arises when short-term investments mature and proceeds must be reinvested at lower rates, potentially decreasing income [15][16][17] - Mortgage rates are based on expectations for the next 10-30 years, not solely on current Federal Reserve actions [20] - Investment-grade corporate bonds (rated BBB or above) offer low to moderate risk with average yields around 45%-5%, making them attractive compared to 2010-2022 levels [25][26][28] - High-yield or junk bonds (rated BB or below) are riskier due to higher debt and volatile cash flows, and the current compensation for this risk is relatively low [26][27] Federal Reserve & Monetary Policy - The 1951 Fed Treasury Accord established Federal Reserve independence, separating monetary policy from government spending [2][3][38][39][40] - Fed independence is crucial to avoid using monetary policy for short-term political gains, which could lead to higher inflation, long-term interest rates, and a weaker dollar [41][43] - Quantitative easing (QE), where the Fed buys long-term securities, and yield curve control, where the Fed targets longer-term rates, could undermine Fed independence if used to lower government interest expenses rather than address emergencies [47][48][49][50] Mortgage Rate Strategies - Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) may be favored in a Fed rate-cutting environment, as they are more closely tied to short-term interest rates [55][57] - Potential homebuyers should temper expectations, as mortgage rates may not fall as much as the Fed funds rate, and a return to 3%-4% mortgage rates is unlikely [59][60][61]

Hello and welcome to Market Domination. I'm Ally Canal live from our New York City headquarters. Breaking news on tariffs.President Trump reportedly extends a tariff truce with China, potentially stabilizing trade ties. And separately, an extremely rare move between private and public sectors. AI chip makers Nvidia and AMD agreed to give the US government 15% revenue from some sales to China.We're getting you up to speed on the complex and global implications. On Wall Street right now, there's just an hour ...

That's the closing bell on Wall Street. And now it's market domination over time. We're giving you full team coverage of all the moves to get you up to speed on the action from today's trade.Macro Talk News founder Hope King as well as Yahoo Finance's Jared Blickery join us here to break down the moves. So Jared, let's start with you here on the close and it looks like we're seeing losses across the board. Yes, we lost some steam and I'll show you a few charts here on the Wi-Fi Interactive.First up, the Dow ...

Production Innovation - The company is changing vehicle construction by building in three separate pieces and joining them at the end [1] - This new method allows workers to kit parts inside the vehicle, improving efficiency [1] - The new vehicle design incorporates radical simplification, reducing parts by 20-30% depending on the vehicle [2] - The company has been testing this approach for a couple of years in preparation for the next investment cycle [2] - The company innovated this new platform starting 3 years ago [3] Market & Affordability - Affordability is a major concern for customers in the automotive industry [2] - Normal car payments are approaching $7000-8000 per year ($700-800 per month) [2] - An increasing number of customers are opting for 84-month (7-year) financing [3] - The industry needs to innovate to reduce vehicle costs and maintain profitability [3] - Subsidizing car costs is too risky for workers, communities, and customers [3]

Ford (F) will invest $2 billion in the US to manufacture a midsize, four-door, electric pickup truck in the US, part of the company's strategy to produce cheaper and cost-efficient electric vehicles (EVs). Ford CEO Jim Farley joins Market Catalysts with Yahoo Finance Senior Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian to discuss the announcement, the company's EV strategy, tariff impacts on the automaker, and more. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts he ...

Market Trends - Retail traders are buying the dip, showing a higher risk appetite compared to institutional investors and traditional money managers [1] Company Focus - Ford is revamping its EV push, focusing on producing more affordable electric vehicles [1] Resources - Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, and advanced tools [1]