U.S. Economy

U.S. Inflation Unlikely to Fall to the Fed's 2% Target until at Least 2025, According to Jerome Powell

The Fed chairman's remarks on Friday suggested the central bank's fight against inflation is far from over – raising the possibility that policymakers will keep raising interest rates until price pressures cool further.

Investing Ideas

Best Long Term Stocks, India: Reliance Industries Overview

Reliance Industries Limited (RELI.NS) is an India-based company which operates in the Oil to Chemicals (02C), Oil and Gas, Retail, Digital Services, and Financial Services segments and is one of the best shares to buy for long term.

International

BIS Admits Further Monetary Measures Look Unlikely to Cope with Global Inflation

According to FT, the Bank for International Settlement has said,.global governments should either raise taxes or cut public spending to help central banks tame inflation and mitigate the risk of a financial crisis.

Investing Ideas

AutoZone Bumps Up Share Buyback Authorization By $2B

AutoZone Inc AZO disclosed the share buyback authorization of an additional $2.0 billion shares related to its ongoing share repurchase program.

International

Finnish Central Bank Says New Coalition Program Breaches Laws

According to Bloomberg, Finland’s incoming government program violates national and European legislation by threatening central bank independence, the Bank of Finland said in a letter to the designated prime minister.

U.S. Economy

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady, Forecasts Two More Rate Hikes This Year

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, June 14, but FOMC officials signaled they are prepared to raise rates again this year in due course to keep the fight against stubborn inflation.

Investing Ideas

DigitalOcean: The Little Cloud Stock that Could

Cloud computing is an incredibly important technology to most businesses because it allows them to store data online, host their website, or even develop games and mobile applications.

International

RBI Warily Eyes Monsoon Impact on Inflation With Policy Hold

The Reserve Bank of India left its key interest rate unchanged for a second meeting and retained its tightening stance, signaling rate-setters want to see inflation moderating further while weaker monsoon risks remain a concern.

International

Tesla CEO Left Beijing after His Mysterious, Reportedly Gygafactory-Related, Trip

Tesla Inc (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk met with Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang last week in Beijing.

U.S. Economy

U.S. Jobless Claims Tick Up, Still Show Strong Labor Demand, but Mostly for Low Skill Labor

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose slightly last week to a level that’s still consistent with resilient demand for labor.

Investing Ideas

Berkshire Hathaway's Acquisition of Stock in a High-yield O&G Company is Attracting a Lot of Investor Interests

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway purchased just over 51,000 shares in oil and gas company Vitesse Energy (VTS) in the first quarter 2023.

U.S. Economy

Fed Minutes Show Powell Wants To Keep Rate Hike Options Open, But Path Remains Uncertain

Federal Reserve officials stressed the need to keep their options open on future rate hikes, minutes from the central bank's May policy meeting indicated Wednesday, but hinted that if the economy performs as expected, further increases might not be necessary.

International

What India's Decision to Scrap its 2000-Rupee Note Means for its Economy

India will withdraw its highest denomination currency note from circulation, the central bank said on Friday.

U.S. Economy

Marketmind: Get Ready for the Debt Ceiling Rally

U.S. President Biden delivers remarks on debt ceiling talks and “preventing a first-ever government default” at the White House in Washington.