Pour one out for the beleaguered economists, who for once got an important indicator, the consumer price index, right on the nose, after CPI fell 0.1% in December, while core Read more
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18 stock picks in a ‘Goldilocks’ scenario for U.S. consumers
It may not have been a surprise to see the consumer discretionary sector of the S&P 500 get hammered last year amid talk of a looming recession while the Federal Read more
Best stock picks for 2023: Here are Wall Street analysts’ favored choices
Following a sharp and sustained rise in interest rates, U.S. stocks have taken a broad beating this year. But 2023 may bring very different circumstances. Below are lists of analysts’ Read more
Dow on verge of a ‘golden cross,’ even as BlackRock predicts historic recession
Despite worries about inflation and an impending recession, there is at least one sign that some bullish market technical analysts might latch onto. An upbeat golden cross appears to be Read more
20 dividend stocks with high yields that have become more attractive right now
Income-seeking investors are looking at an opportunity to scoop up shares of real estate investment trusts. Stocks in that asset class have become more attractive as prices have fallen and Read more
The rise in food prices slowed in October, but some items increased by up to 43%. So what’s going on?
The months-long rise in food prices has finally shown signs of cooling. Inflation hit 7.7% in October compared to a year ago, down from 8.2% in September, the government said Read more
Food-aid programs for low-income Americans hang in the balance — with Senate results still too close to call
The midterm election results will have far-reaching effects, including on low-income Americans. The reauthorization of the Farm Bill in 2023 may depend on the results of Tuesday’s elections, said Elaine Read more
Inflation is coming for your Christmas tree
If you’re planning on buying a Christmas tree this year, start thinking about it now — and maybe even put some money aside. Supply-chain disruptions and global inflation have affected Read more
Ford exits Russia with joint-venture sale, but Moral Rating Agency slams ‘escape clause’
Ford Motor Co. is exiting its operations in Russia — which it had previously suspended — with the sale of its minority stake in a joint venture to manufacture commercial Read more
Dow rises around 300 points as investors shake off weak tech earnings, assess pace of Fed rate hikes
U.S. stocks were mostly higher Wednesday as investors shook off disappointing results from tech behemoths Microsoft and Alphabet, while the Bank of Canada delivered a smaller-than-expected rate hike. How are Read more