Almost two-thirds of small and mid-size business owners say they plan to increase prices next year as nearly all wrangle with inflation hitting their operations, a Bank of America report finds, yet many owners still expect higher revenue and plan to expand in the year ahead.https://t.co/MkDWUdJpmC ...

Core Viewpoint - The President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Susan Collins, is currently not in favor of cutting the U.S. central bank's interest rate target in the upcoming month due to persistent risks related to inflation and employment mandates [1] Group 1 - Susan Collins emphasizes the ongoing risks to inflation that the Federal Reserve is facing [1] - The job mandates are also a significant concern for the Federal Reserve, influencing the decision on interest rates [1]

At a glance: Ross Stores beat Q3 earnings expectations with $1.58 per share (vs. $1.42 expected) and 10% sales growth while tech stocks crashed Foot traffic surged 9.4% as consumers hunt for deals amid weakening sentiment and inflation concerns The company raised full-year guidance, announced 40 new store openings, and bought back $262 million in stock Tech and AI stocks went through hell and back this week as concerns about a bubble became mainstream. Nvidia (NVDA) dropped, Palantir (PLTR) tanked, ...

By Kevin Flanagan, Head of Fixed Income Strategy Key Takeaways No matter what Fed officials may be saying, it will all come down to the data, specifically the labor market data. On that front, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the September jobs report (which will include nonfarm payrolls AND the unemployment rate) is scheduled to be released this week on November 20, so some of the "data fog†for the Fed should begin to get lifted. This article originally appeared on WisdomTree's website and is r ...

Group 1 - The overall rejection rate for any kind of credit in the past 12 months has increased to 24.8% from 23.1%, marking a new series high, with mortgage refinancing rejections hitting a record 45.7% [4] - A study indicates that only 40% of workers aged 61 to 65 are financially on track for retirement, with a median annual deficit of $9,000, representing a 24% shortfall in their funding needs [6] - Nearly 875,000 homeowners have underwater mortgages, the highest level in three years, attributed to softening home prices and elevated borrowing costs [14] Group 2 - The US is preparing $2,000 stimulus checks, while Japan and China are preparing stimulus packages of $110 billion and $1.4 trillion respectively, indicating a global trend towards monetary easing [8] - The 401(k) contribution limit for workers under 50 will increase to $24,500 in 2026, with higher limits for older workers, providing an opportunity for increased retirement savings [10] - The number of housing foreclosures has risen, with over 101,000 properties receiving filings in Q3, a 17% increase from the previous year [17] Group 3 - The three major stock indices posted significant losses for the week, with the S&P 500 and Dow down 2% and the Nasdaq down 2.7%, highlighting market volatility [20] - The "Magnificent 7 stocks" now account for over 36% of the S&P 500's total market capitalization, with NVIDIA alone contributing 20%, raising concerns about market concentration [20] - The US Mint has stopped producing pennies, a move seen as a sign of the declining value of the US dollar, which costs 3.7 cents to produce [25][30]

全球经济增长将温和回升，区域分化明显。美国经济韧性凸显，AI相关资本支出（超大规模科技公司投资预计接近5000亿美元）、OBBBA法案的财政支持 与美联储降息将驱动增长，消费受益于财富效应与收入稳定，但关税对物价的滞后影响仍存。欧元区在德国基建与国防支出拉动下增速回升，消费者或释放 超额储蓄，但法国经济相对疲软，区域竞争力提升依赖改革落地。英国经济仍显疲软，财政紧缩与劳动力市场宽松将抑制消费，但财政危机担忧过度，预期 逐步缓解。日本摆脱通缩进入新增长阶段，工资与物价形成良性循环，企业投资与消费稳步提升。中国经济增速维持稳定，房地产危机与消费疲软持续，但 高科技领域优势与AI本土化布局将提供支撑，政策以定向宽松为主。新兴市场中，亚洲高价值链经济体受益于AI产业链，印度GST改革提振内需，拉美增长 受高利率制约。 通胀与货币政策走向分化。美国通胀短期受关税推动走高，2027年逐步回归目标，美联储将继续降息但力度有限，市场预期年底利率接近3%。欧元区核心 通胀向2%目标靠拢，欧洲央行维持2%利率不变。英国通胀显著回落，英国央行将激进降息。日本通胀短暂放缓后回升，央行有望再加息两次。中国仍接近 通缩状态，供需失衡与产 ...

RT Nick Almond (@DrNickA)Double disinflation. Gets the network to tail inflation in half the time.The last time an inflation reduction proposal went up on Solana it was probably one of the biggest votes in crypto history.Solana Governance is getting an upgrade soon too. Fun times. https://t.co/ViW7n3AuUQ ...

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve, particularly through New York Fed President John Williams, is signaling a higher likelihood of interest rate cuts in the near future [3][4][13] - The Fed is closely monitoring labor market conditions and inflation, with concerns that a weakening labor market may prompt rate cuts if inflation is deemed manageable [5][7][8] - Despite high-profile layoffs in large companies, jobless claims remain relatively low, indicating a complex labor market situation [9][10] Group 2 - The yield curve shows that while short-term interest rates may be cut, long-term rates are not decreasing, which could limit relief for homebuyers [11] - The decision-making process within the Fed may lead to a scenario where Jay Powell acts as the tiebreaker among differing opinions on rate cuts [12][14]

RT Max Resnick (@MaxResnick1)Increase Bandwidth reduce inflation ...

We do want to turn now to more economic fallout from the government shutdown. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announcing it is cancelling its October inflation report and delaying the release of its November report. The announcement coming as the White House appears to be responding to growing frustration among consumers and voters on the issue of inflation and the cost of food.The president announcing late yesterday that he's rolling back tariffs on additional imports from Brazil, including fruit, coffee, c ...