It's time for money power politics. And this evening, I want to think about this number, 22,000. That is the small number of people employers hired in the month of August.The same number that gave the Federal Reserve the green light to cut rates for the first time in nearly a year because they're worried about the economy growing or not growing. Well, this Friday, we're going to get the September jobs report and learn more about the labor market. Or at least we will if the government doesn't shut down.This ...

Core Insights - The Primerica Household Budget Index (HBI) was reported at 100.2% in August, reflecting a 0.1% increase from the previous month and a 0.8% increase from the same month last year [1] Economic Indicators - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.9% in August compared to the previous year, indicating inflationary pressures on a comprehensive basket of goods for all U.S. households [1]

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Key TakeawaysZijin Gold International (2259.HK) is set to commence trading in Hong Kong on Tuesday, having successfully raised $3.2 billion in an initial public offering (IPO) that marks the world's second-largest this year and Hong Kong's largest.Oil prices experienced a notable decline, with WTI settling at $63.45 and Brent at $67.97, following signals from OPEC+ of a likely November output increase and the International Energy Agency (IEA) projecting a record surplus of 3.3 million barrels per day in 202 ...

Cost has risen in importancegettyThe headlines about new stock market highs are hiding the fundamental erosion in many consumer areas. While employment looks fine and inflation seems stable, consumers are making budget shifts to match their higher expenses to their income levels.For example, "Stock Market: Companies Are Struggling With Inflation-Driven Consumers" describes some of the actions consumers are taking:Switching to lower-priced brands (e.g., store brands)Substituting alternate products (e.g., chi ...

So this takes our effective corporate tax rate in the United States, not statutory, that's still at 21, but the effective tax rate for the next three years at least is going to be roughly 10%, one of the lowest in the world. So I think we're in for some very good times. We think we're moving from a rolling recession into a recovery and then into a productivity driven boom in activity.Productivity is one of the most potent anti-inflationary forces. This is uh this is reeganomics. It's deja vu.And you'll see ...

All these headwinds? Well, let's ask G Squared Private Wealth CIO and CNBC contributor Victoria Green and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Brent Chute. Guys, uh, welcome. Um, Victoria, it's been a really good September by historical standards, unless tomorrow's a disaster. Uh, so assuming it's not, should investors stay long risk? Yes, we're advising staying long risk because we don't fight the Fed. We don't fight the tape. And there are three things going for this market. Tech ...

Kathy, great to have you with us. Let's start broad and talk about where we stand in markets at this point, because you take a look at September performance. This was supposed to be a bad month, seasonally speaking.Instead, we're on track for the fifth straight months of gains. Can we keep this momentum going through year end. Well, we think a lot of good things are happening from a policy backdrop and therefore ultimately a macro backdrop.The deregulation that we're seeing is stunning. It started with cryp ...

talk. It does take us to our talk of the tape. The risks and rewards of buying stocks at record highs.Goldman Sachs just upping its view of global equities today thanks to strong earnings and a Fed easing cycle. Our next guest bumping up his own outlook as well. Brian Bellski is BIMO's chief investment strategist.He's here with us at Post 9. It's good to see you. Uh, welcome.So, we obviously watching the president and uh, uh, Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. We're trying to figure out what's going on ...

talk. It does take us to our talk of the tape. The risks and rewards of buying stocks at record highs.Goldman Sachs just upping its view of global equities today thanks to strong earnings and a Fed easing cycle. Our next guest bumping up his own outlook as well. Brian Bellski is BIMO's chief investment strategist.He's here with us at Post 9. It's good to see you. Uh, welcome.So, we obviously watching the president and uh, uh, Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. We're trying to figure out what's going on ...