Core Viewpoint - Ray Dalio emphasizes that gold and non-fiat currencies are becoming stronger stores of value due to the devaluation risks faced by major currencies amid increasing global debt pressures [1][2]. Economic Concerns - The excessive spending and spiraling debt of the U.S. government are deemed "unsustainable," leading to a potential fiscal crisis that threatens the monetary order [2][3]. - Dalio highlights that the U.S. debt has reached a critical point, with a need for the government to sell an additional $12 trillion in debt to cover a $2 trillion deficit, $1 trillion in interest payments, and $9 trillion in maturing borrowings [5][6]. Investment Recommendations - Investors are advised to diversify their portfolios, allocating around 10% to gold as a hedge against currency devaluation [3]. - The supply-demand imbalance in the market is exacerbated by the government's inability to balance its debt levels, despite proposals to reduce the fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP [6]. Currency Dynamics - The U.S. dollar has depreciated over 10% against other major currencies this year, yet these currencies have also weakened relative to gold, which is now the second-largest reserve currency globally [4]. - While the U.S. dollar will maintain its role as a medium of exchange, the increasing prominence of the Chinese currency in global trade may diminish the dollar's influence [7].

U.S. rate futures have priced in a 91.9% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut and an 8.1% chance of no rate change at the next central bank meeting in October.“The Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates during a time when stocks are at record highs and the economy is still growing. This dynamic is bullish for stocks,” said Robert Schein at Blanke Schein Wealth Management.Economic data released on Thursday showed that the U.S. Philly Fed manufacturing index rose to an 8-month high of 23.2 in September ...

U.S. stock futures were fluctuating around the flat line on Friday following Thursday’s positive moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed.Investors awaited the phone call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled for later today, after China banned its major tech firms from purchasing Nvidia Corp.‘s NVDA chips, and NVDA announced an investment in Intel Corp. INTC.A “framework for a TikTok deal” will also be discussed between the two leaders, confirmed Treasury Se ...

Company Overview - National Vision (EYE) shares increased by 6.4% to close at $26.43, supported by higher trading volume compared to normal sessions [1] - The stock has gained 2.7% over the past four weeks [1] Market Context - The price rise was driven by investor optimism following the Federal Reserve's approval of a rate cut, bringing the overnight funds rate to a range of 4.00%-4.25% [2] Earnings Expectations - National Vision is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.12 per share, unchanged from the previous year, with revenues projected at $473.11 million, reflecting a 4.8% increase year-over-year [3] - The consensus EPS estimate has remained stable over the last 30 days, indicating that stock price movements may not sustain without earnings estimate revisions [4] Industry Comparison - National Vision is part of the Zacks Consumer Products - Staples industry, where Procter & Gamble (PG) saw a 1.9% decline in its last trading session, with a 0.5% return over the past month [4] - PG's consensus EPS estimate has also remained unchanged at $1.91, representing a -1% change compared to the previous year [5]

(Bloomberg) — The bubble that has formed in US Big Tech stocks over the past two years has further to run and investors should position for more gains, according to Bank of America Corp. (BAC)strategists. A BofA team led by Michael Hartnett studied 10 equity bubbles since the start of the previous century, finding that these periods of extreme overvaluation produced average trough-to-peak gains of 244%. That suggests that, after rising 223% from their March 2023 low, the so-called Magnificent Seven cohort ...

Market Overview - U.S. stock index futures are showing mixed performance as investors react to a recent Federal Reserve interest rate cut and anticipate upcoming economic data [1][2] - Major indexes closed at record highs on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.27%, S&P 500 rising 0.48%, and Nasdaq Composite increasing by 0.94% [3] Economic Indicators - The 10-year Treasury yield rose by 2 basis points to 4.13%, while the 2-year yield increased by 1 basis point to 3.58% [2] - Strong labor market data indicated a drop in U.S. Weekly Initial Jobless Claims to 231K for the week ending September 13, below expectations, which reassured investors about economic stability [3] Upcoming Economic Data - Key economic data releases include Flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) surveys and the U.S. core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, scheduled for September 26, 2025 [5] - Other significant upcoming data includes revised GDP numbers, consumer confidence data, home sales figures, durable goods orders, and inventories [5] Corporate Earnings - Several companies are set to report earnings, including MoneyHero Limited, IperionX Limited ADR, and FedEx, which reported better-than-expected FQ1 earnings and projected 4%-6% revenue growth for fiscal year 2026 [6][11] - 22nd Century Group's shares surged 31% after announcing it is now debt-free, while 89bio's shares skyrocketed 85% following Roche's agreement to acquire the biotech firm for $14.50 per share [11] Key Corporate News - Nvidia shares advanced 3.5% after announcing a $5 billion investment in Intel, which saw its stock surge over 23% [7] - CoreWeave's shares rose 0.3% after Loop Capital initiated coverage with a "Buy" rating, highlighting its growing prominence among chip giants and AI labs [11] - FedEx's strong results positively impacted UPS, which saw its stock increase by 2% [11] Stock Movements - Red Cat Holdings' shares fell 12% after pricing an offering of 15.6 million shares at $9.60 each [11] - Nucor's shares slipped 4% after guiding its Q3 EPS to $2.05-$2.15, below the consensus estimate of $2.56 [11]

Amy Humphreys is poised to make her comeback at the US dairy cooperative Darigold, where she will assume the position of CEO. Humphreys’ prior experience at the company includes working as CFO from 2015 to 2018. Her new tenure at the marketing and processing division of the farmer-owned Northwest Dairy Association (NDA) will start on 1 October. Humphreys takes over from Allan Huttema, who, according to Darigold, “led the company through a pivotal period beginning in 2023”. Huttema was initially appoint ...

There's more to a bargain stock than just a low price.$8,000. That's what the typical American has in the bank, according to the Federal Reserve. Most people need to use the money in their bank accounts to cover everyday expenses. However, some people, particularly those with more than $8,000 in the bank, may be able to invest a portion of their savings as a way to grow their money. Let's examine two stocks that investors on a budget may want to consider. AT&TFirst, there's AT&T (T -1.12%).The telecommunica ...

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to restart interest rate cuts is expected to benefit housing shares, which have shown positive movement in recent weeks as markets anticipate more monetary easing [1] Group 1: Impact on Housing Shares - Housing shares are identified as a sector that may gain from the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts [1] - Recent weeks have seen an uptick in housing shares as the market adjusts to the prospect of increased monetary easing [1]

By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) -As the U.S. Federal Reserve restarts interest rate cuts, housing shares are one of the areas of the stock market that may benefit, and they have perked up in recent weeks as markets priced in more monetary easing. On Wednesday, the U.S. central bank lowered its benchmark rate for the first time since December and indicated more cuts would follow as it tries to shore up a shaky labor market. The Fed's move stands to help interest-rate sensitive areas such as small-c ...