ADP reported that US private payrolls rose an average of 7,750 per week in the four weeks ending January 3, the smallest weekly increase in six weeks. The risk of another partial government shutdown is also weighing on stocks. Senate Democrats threatened to block a government funding deal over Department of Homeland Security/ICE funding after the ICE shooting of an ICU nurse in Minnesota on Saturday. There could be a partial government shutdown when the current stopgap funding measure expires this Friday. S ...

Inflation is now 1.18% year-over-year.The Fed must cut rates immediately.They have lost control. https://t.co/nddVDpbnVM ...

Australian business sentiment rebounded ahead of next week’s Reserve Bank meeting, its first of the year, when policymakers may be forced to raise interest rates to help contain price pressures https://t.co/byrFeK3NEv ...

More on the markets. Let's bring in CNBC contributor Peter Bookvar, chief investment officer at one point BFG Wealth Partners. Peter, great to have you with us.Um, what does it look like. How bad is it in your view if they quote unquote lose control of where the yen is going and where JGB yields are going in terms of not just the carry trade. Um, but also as Guy had alluded to, the money that Japanese investors have invested directly in other assets around the world and that's a lot of it is uh US treasurie ...

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Core Insights - The Federal Reserve press conferences significantly influence financial markets, particularly Treasury yields and risk asset prices, due to unexpected statements made by officials [2][3][11] - The research indicates that the post-announcement press conference is the most impactful source of surprises compared to policy statements or meeting minutes [4][11] Economic Implications - Federal Reserve press conferences are crucial for predicting inflation and interest rate trends, as they provide insights into future monetary policy directions [5][11] - The study highlights that financial markets react strongly to surprises in Fed communications, with "hawkish" surprises leading to lower inflation expectations and declining stock prices [8][9] Research Methodology - Researchers developed a Monetary Policy Event Study Database to track market responses to various forms of "Fedspeak," quantifying the impact of unexpected statements over time [6][7] - The findings suggest that ignoring information from press conferences may lead to overlooking significant monetary news [12]

Group 1: Microcap Market Overview - Microcaps have rallied nearly 20% over the last 2 months, contrasting with the flat performance of the S&P 500 [1] - Microcaps are sensitive to interest rates and macroeconomic conditions, with a notable valuation gap compared to large caps attracting investor interest [2] - Microcaps are approximately twice as volatile as large caps, which may deter risk-averse investors [3] Group 2: Interest Rate and Inflation Concerns - The primary risk for microcaps is the uncertainty surrounding interest rates, with concerns that inflation may resurface in 2026, potentially halting rate decreases by the Federal Reserve [4] - Factors such as tariff pass-throughs, tighter labor supply, and fiscal spending contribute to inflationary pressures that could impact rate policies [5] Group 3: Company Highlights - Motorsport Games Inc. (MSGM) is a racing video game developer with significant revenue growth and a high gross margin of 80% last quarter, indicating strong market reception [6][10] - Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) has transitioned its focus from newspaper publishing to its software business, Journal Technologies, which now accounts for 80% of revenue and grew by 32% in the past fiscal year [11][12] - DJCO holds nearly $500 million in marketable securities, providing potential for acquisitions or further investment in growth [13]

Inflation impacts nearly everything you pay for, from food and rent to monthly bills. There are two primary ways inflation is measured in the US: the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE).CPI is the one that gets the headlines. It impacts things like Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment.PCE is the one that the Federal Reserve prefers to use when it determines what it should do about interest rates. But what's the difference between the two? Watc ...

🇺🇸 UPDATE: Polymarket traders are pricing a 99% chance that the Fed leaves rates unchanged at its January meeting, now just two days away on Jan. 28. https://t.co/YLvLpbNuVZ ...

Whatever to America or the industry. If there's a 10% cap on credit card rates, as President Trump has proposed. So the only thing I know for sure is that all the credit card businesses in the country lose money. In the credit card business, I get swipe fees.I get most of those away with rewards. I earn credit. When somebody is revolving a balance, I lend credit when somebody pays it at the end of the month.After all that, you charge interest rates, you have losses and you get a margin. Maybe you make 4%, I ...