- [Narrator] The US economy is facing a make or break moment. - And our country's becoming very rich. - [Narrator] Key economic data is painting a murky picture.Inflation has so far defied the worst of economists' expectations, and the US consumer remains strong, but pockets of weakness in the labor market and slower growth are raising red flags. - I think most economists expected this summer to really be that period where, you know, you begin to see the effects, and I think we're now like we're right at th ...

The key UK interest rate has been cut to 4%. But the Bank of England struck a more cautious note than markets had expected, with stubborn inflation leaving the vote on a knife-edge. Will we see another reduction before the end of this year? https://t.co/8MzHtHlZ27 ...

As of midnight this morning, President Trump's tariffs on dozens of America's trading partners are in effect right now. A variety of products will be hit. From European appliances to Japanese cars to toys from China and TVs from South Korea.The overall average effective tariff rate is now more than 17% which is the highest level in nearly a century. Meanwhile, Trump announced yesterday he will double tariffs on India to 50% due to the country's purchases of Russian oil. That is set to go into effect later t ...

Mexico Annual Inflation Hits Lowest Since 2020 Before Banxico Vote https://t.co/ge7Kd54vEa ...

The Internet revealed who was a critical thinker in financial markets and who wasn’t.Did you understand bitcoin? Did you realize inflation was coming in 2020? Did you fall for the tariff empty shelf narrative of 2025?Think for yourself or your portfolio will suffer. ...

With inflation soaring and dollars in short supply, Bolivians are turning to crypto to shop, save and survive https://t.co/5R6V73JpUE ...

Group 1: Labor Market Insights - The labor market in the U.S. is showing signs of weakness, with only 73,000 jobs added in July and an unemployment rate rising to 4.2% [2] - The three-month average job gains have dropped to just 35,000, indicating a slowdown in hiring [2] - Fed President Mary Daly expressed concern that further slowing in the labor market could lead to a rapid decline [2] Group 2: Inflation and Tariffs - Tariffs are expected to temporarily increase inflation, but Daly does not foresee a lasting impact [3] - Underlying inflation, excluding tariffs, has been gradually decreasing and is expected to continue this trend due to restrictive monetary policy and a slowing economy [3] Group 3: Federal Reserve's Stance - Fed Chair Jerome Powell has stated that no decision has been made regarding a potential rate cut in September, emphasizing the need to monitor tariff impacts closely [4] - New York Fed President John Williams acknowledged the job market remains solid but expressed concern over downward revisions in hiring [4] Group 4: Investment Opportunities in Growth Stocks - Growth stocks are likely to perform better in a low-rate environment, as lower borrowing costs facilitate company expansion [5] - The attractiveness of fixed-income investments diminishes with lower rates, prompting investors to seek higher returns in equity markets [5] Group 5: Recommended ETFs - Several top-ranked growth-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are highlighted for potential investment if the Fed begins cutting rates: - Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) – Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) [6] - Invesco S&P 500 Pure Growth ETF (RPG) – Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [6] - Invesco Large Cap Growth ETF (PWB) – Zacks Rank 1 [6] - Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) – Zacks Rank 1 [6] - iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (IVW) – Zacks Rank 1 [6]

Japan cut its growth forecast for the current fiscal year as US tariffs and persistent inflation weigh on the economy, complicating the policy course of the Bank of Japan https://t.co/WXDrFv8ssA ...

Serbia’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged for an 11th month with growing inflation risks taking precedence over weaker economic growth https://t.co/Kwke6sYOqa ...

Sweden’s core inflation rate fell slightly more than analysts expected last month, likely backing the case for the country’s central to cut interest rates later in August to support the misfiring economy https://t.co/Jojjihz0TD ...