Jamie Cox

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the accurate drop in the SWBI stock. U.S. futures were trading lower on Friday after a day’s break on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower. Investors stayed on edge due to the continuing Iran-Israel...

The Federal Reserve bumped its median forecast for core inflation, which has left analysts divided as some believe that the central bank is overplaying the inflation story, while others say the impact of inflation cannot be overstated. What Happened: Despite acknowledging that inflation data was...

Even as May’s inflation print was better-than-expected, it snapped a four-month falling streak and rose slightly, hinting that firms absorbed some tariff-induced price hikes. What Happened: “Surprisingly, new and used vehicle prices declined in May, despite many expecting an increase in...

After a steady May jobs report that was released Friday, economists are at a crossroads about their view on the monetary policy. While some believe that the Federal Reserve should hold onto its “wait and see” stance, others affirm that the central bank can start cutting interest rates....

April’s Personal Consumption Expenditures data presented a complex picture for Jerome Powell, with economists suggesting the persistent cloud of tariff uncertainty compels the central bank to “wait and see” policy stance even as “disinflation” has set in. What Happened...

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct 2-year Treasury bond yield of 3.95%. U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday after a mixed close on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher in premarket. The S&P 500 index recorded its fourth day of...

Another indicator of slowing inflation came in on Friday morning with a cooler-than-expected Producer Price Index that fell 0.4% month-over-month in March. On an annual basis, producer inflation slowed to 2.7%, well below economists’ estimates of 3.3% and down from 3.2% in February....

Wall Street received some positive data Thursday morning after the Bureau of Economic Analysis upwardly revised U.S. gross domestic product growth for the fourth quarter of 2024. But, experts are concerned about upcoming GDP estimates as the effects of new trade policies are felt.  The Data: The...

February's jobs report released Friday showed the U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly ticked higher. Experts are weighing in on the report. What To Know: The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in February, below market expectations of 160,000, as...

Consumer inflation eased slightly in December, with core CPI coming in at 3.2% on a year-over-year basis, below the 3.3% estimate. Headline CPI rose 2.9% year-over-year, in-line with expectations. The print is the latest economic data that the Federal Reserve will consider before its next interest...

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on Thursday, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%. Economists are weighing in on what the policy path ahead may look like.  Michael Brown, senior research strategist at Pepperstone, sees the Fed...

U.S. index futures point to a modestly lower opening on Friday as traders hope for better tidings on the wholesale prices front. Thursday’s slightly hotter-than-expected consumer price inflation data kept sentiment subdued throughout the session before the major averages closed modestly lower...

Friday's Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index report showed lower inflation in August than expected, which has economists cheering the results and their positive impact for consumers and the stock market. What Happened: The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index is the...

After resiliently resisting selling pressure, the market could be in for some weakness on Wednesday as traders position themselves defensively ahead of the key Main Street catalysts for the rest of the week. The index futures are modestly lower early Wednesday. Traders may not have much to look...

The market mood appears to have soured as the index futures slid early Friday, which is expected to be volatile due to the triple witching phenomena. There could be a lack of incentive to buy for want of any major Main Street catalysts, as some economists have begun flashing the danger of a hard...