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Economy, Stocks

“Dow Jones hits an all-time high as investors cheer progress on inflation”

“…The Dow closed at 37,090 — up more than 500 points, or 1.4 percent, for the day — surpassing a record in January 2022, fueled by the Fed decision to hold rates steady due to progress on inflation. The milestone caps a banner… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Drug shortages hit record highs”

“Drug shortages in the U.S. have hit a record high and lawmakers warn they could mean life or death for millions of patients. A House committee is investigating what Congress can do to the supply chain to make sure doctors… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Crypto Firm Phoenix Hits $3.3 Billion Value in Abu Dhabi Debut”

“Cryptocurrency mining hardware retailer Phoenix Group Plc jumped 35% on its Abu Dhabi debut, as the first crypto-related listing in the Middle East surged amid a rally in Bitcoin. That gave the six-year-old company a market capitalization of 12.3 billion… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Gold price hits $2,100 for record high — and analysts don’t expect it to stop there”

“Gold prices notched another record to kick off the week — with spot prices touching $2,100 an ounce as the global rush for bullion appears set to continue. Spot gold briefly traded above $2,100 an ounce on Sunday evening in New York, setting… Continue Reading…

Energy

“JPMorgan forecasts energy “supercycle” with Brent crude potentially hitting $150 per barrel”

“In a research report published on Friday, JPMorgan analyst Christyan Malek upgraded the entire global energy sector to an overweight rating, warning that the recent surge in oil prices could potentially drive Brent crude prices as high as $150 a… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Job openings increase in August, hitting highest level since May”

“…The latest Job Opening and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS report, released Tuesday revealed there were 9.6 million jobs open at the end of August, an increase from the 8.92 million job openings in July. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had expected there… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Sequoia and Andreessen to take a huge hit on their 2021 Instacart investment, after a 75% plunge in valuation”

“…In its latest IPO prospectus update, filed Friday, Instacart said it plans to sell shares at $28 to $30 apiece, valuing the company at around $10 billion at the top of the range. That’s more than 75% below where Sequoia and Andreessen invested… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Deflation could soon hit the US as real estate and stock prices are at risk of crashing, economist says”

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/deflation-could-soon-hit-us-012106807.html I don’t care what the article says. I’ve already said deflation is more of a risk. Also I already said if the market crashes that would be prime time to buy stock. Save money for now and wait for… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Mortgage rates could hit 8%, economists say, citing a worrying sign not seen since the Great Recession”

“…Three experts told MarketWatch that if the economy continues to show signs of strength, and the U.S. Federal Reserve hikes its benchmark interest rate once again, rates could go up to 8%.  High rates have already taken a toll on… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Gold prices to breach all-time highs? Some expect bullion to hit $2,500”

“… …” https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/11/gold-prices-to-breach-all-time-highs-with-some-calling-for-2500.html