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Why Today’s Fed Outlook May Be the Best-Case Scenario for Stock Investors

Hopes of a soft landing are alive and well, but the worst-case scenarios are also on the table.

Job Gains Surged Again In May, Dashing Hopes of a Sustainable Slowdown

Fed cuts will more likely depend on inflation, not the job market.

May US Jobs Report: 272,000 Rise in Payrolls, Much Stronger Than Forecast

Unemployment rate ticked up to 4.0%

European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates

The ECB moves ahead of the Fed but pours cold water on hopes for more near-term rate cuts.

May Jobs Report Forecasts Predict Healthy but Moderating Hiring Gains

What a slowdown in jobs growth could mean for interest rates.

April PCE Report: Sticky Inflation, but Monthly Core Inflation Dips

The PCE Price Index increased 0.3% in April; excluding food and energy, it was up 0.2%.

April PCE Index Forecasts Show Inflation Remaining Sticky

Investors shouldn’t hold their breath for rate cuts, analysts say.

What to Invest in During High Inflation

These inflation hedges can help protect your portfolio.

Softer April CPI Stops the Bleeding on Fed Rate Cut Hopes

Services inflation remains sticky amid the better news in the April report.

Why We Expect Inflation to Fall in 2024

Wondering when inflation will go down? We’re optimistic about what’s ahead.

April US CPI Report Shows Inflation Up 0.3%, Softer Than Expected

CPI comes in at a 3.4% annual rate for April, core CPI at a 3.6% annual rate.

Forecasts for April CPI Report Show Continued Sticky Inflation

Gas prices and services costs to keep inflation above the Fed’s target for the month.

Can the Fed Declare Victory on Inflation?

‘It is not going to be a smooth ride down to 2%’ says chief financial analyst for Bankrate.

We Expect GDP Growth to Weaken Until Fed Starts Cutting Interest Rates

Our economic forecast is optimistic in the long run thanks to labor supply and productivity expansion.

4 Reasons the Economy Has Been Resilient to Higher Interest Rates

And why we don’t expect that resilience to last forever.

Bill Gross Warns Investors to Steer Clear of Bond Funds

Should you heed this legendary bond investor’s advice?

Markets Brief: Is It Really a Surprising Quarter for Earnings?

Plus: Apple’s outlook and Fed rate cuts on hold.

TIPS Versus I Bonds

I bonds boast tax advantages, but purchase limits reduce appeal.

Job Gains Slow In April, but Too Soon to Say the Trend Has Changed

Despite a softer jobs report, Fed is seen as needing more evidence before accelerating rate cuts.

Where We See Opportunities After an Ugly Month for Stocks

Our US stock market outlook and valuation for May 2024.

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