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Banking, Economy

“FDIC: US bank deposits dropped by most in 39 years to start 2023”

“US banks lost $472 billion in deposits in the first quarter, according to a new quarterly report from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) that offers a comprehensive look at how the industry navigated its most challenging period since the 2008 financial crisis. The… Continue Reading…

Business

“Billionaire investment guru Warren Buffett issues stark inflation warning: ‘Fiscal deficits have consequences’ – after rate rose to 5.4% and Wall Street saw its worst week of 2023”

“Billionaire investor Warren Buffett sent out a clear warning to his shareholders as the Fed‘s inflation measure jumped to 5.4 percent over the last month. In his much acclaimed annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Buffett, 92, warned that ‘huge and entrenched… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Car insurance rates are expected to rise 8.4% in 2023…”

“Car insurance costs are on the rise in 2023. According to personal finance website ValuePenguin, insurance rates across the US are expected to rise by 8.4%, bringing the total average premium for full coverage to $1,780 per year. Pricier cars… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Current stock market rally ‘likely to mark the high point’ for 2023: JPMorgan”

“…The strong rally across the major indices so far this year has surprised many market watchers, especially given that the Federal Reserve is hot off another interest rate hike as it continues to try and combat nagging inflation. Several Fed… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“15 dividend stocks whose 5% to 10% yields appear safe in 2023 and 2024 by this analysis”

“..Here’s an expanded list of 20 companies that met the screening criteria, with at least 2% headroom above the dividends based on estimates for 2023 and 2024: Company Ticker Dividend Yield Estimated 2023 FCF yield Estimated 2024 FCF yield Estimated… Continue Reading…

Economy

“96% of workers are looking for a new job in 2023:..”

“…A whopping 96% of workers are looking for a new position in 2023, largely in search of better pay, according to a recent report by jobs site Monster.com… Nearly half, or 40%, of jobseekers need a higher income due to inflation and rising… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“The boldest bitcoin calls for 2023 are out — and a 1,400% rally or a 70% plunge may be on the cards”

“2022 was a rough year for crypto. More than $1.3 trillion was wiped off the value of the market. And bitcoin, the world’s largest digital coin, saw its price slump more than 60%. Investors were caught off guard by a… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“After $18 Trillion [decline], Global Stocks Face More Hurdles in 2023”

“…Reeling from a record $18 trillion wipeout, global stocks must surmount all these hurdles and more if they are to escape a second straight year in the red… With a drop of more than 20% in 2022, the MSCI All-Country… Continue Reading…

Economy

“The U.S. Economy Will Lose An Estimated 2 Million Jobs in 2023”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: Markets were closely watching the Jobs Report in the first week of December, worried that job growth beyond consensus estimates would signal a continuation of inflation, especially amid a high level of job openings. Citi’s recent statement peers beyond… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…8.7% Social Security cost-of-living increase starts in 2023…”

“…“Your Social Security benefits will increase by 8.7% in 2023 because of a rise in cost of living,” the Social Security Administration states in the annual statements it is currently sending to beneficiaries. The 8.7% increase will be the highest in 40… Continue Reading…