Tech stocks are having a rough time lately. Big names like Tesla, Palantir, and Nvidia are seeing their stock prices drop. This isn't just a small dip—it's a noticeable decline. Tesla's shares fell by 6. 64% on Thursday. And it didn't stop there. The drop continued into Friday's after-hours and pre
The chances of a December interest rate cut by the U. S. Federal Reserve are looking shaky. Right now, less than half of the investors think it's going to happen. This drop in confidence is making waves in the crypto market, which is already feeling the heat. Just a few weeks ago, the odds were muc
The government is back to work, but the economic data drought continues. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has announced that the September jobs report will be released on Thursday, ending a six-week dry spell that started when federal funding ran out on October 1. However, economists, policymake
Last week, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped a bit. This small change suggests that the job market is still pretty steady. Even though the government was shut down for a while, states kept track of these numbers. Experts used this data to make educated guesses about
Bonds have been on a winning streak this year, defying worries about inflation and high government debt. Intermediate-term corporate bonds are leading the charge, with gains of 8. 5% so far. This is a big jump from last year's 3. 2% increase. Even the broader bond market is up 6. 7%, making it the b
Raphael W. Bostic, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, has announced his departure at the end of February. This move leaves another spot open at the top of the central bank, adding to the recent changes in leadership. Bostic has been in this role since 2017, and his exit comes at a
Markets took a hit on Thursday, with tech and crypto leading the way down. Investors got nervous after some big companies reported earnings that weren't as exciting as hoped. Plus, news about job cuts made people worry about the economy. Tech stocks, especially those linked to AI, saw big drops. Ro
Stocks are taking a pause today. The tech world is feeling a bit shaky after Qualcomm's shares dropped. This is making investors nervous about how high tech stock prices have climbed. Meanwhile, the economy is sending mixed messages, which isn't helping anyone make up their minds. Qualcomm isn't ha
U. S. companies, especially the bigger ones, are borrowing more money. This is the biggest increase in loan demand in about three years. However, banks are still being careful about who they lend to. The Federal Reserve's latest survey shows that while large and mid-sized firms are asking for more
Investors in the U. S. took a step back from big moves last week. They put less money into stock funds as they waited for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and big tech companies' earnings reports. This cautious approach led to a significant drop in investments compared to the previou
