Economy

“August private payrolls rose by 99,000, smallest gain since 2021 and far below estimates, ADP says”

“Companies hired just 99,000 workers last month, less than the downwardly revised 111,000 in July and below the consensus forecast for 140,000, according to payrolls processing firm ADP. The report corroborates multiple data points recently that show hiring has slowed… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Average consumer now carries $6,329 in credit card debt. ‘People are stretched,’ expert says”

“Americans now owe a record $1.14 trillion on their credit cards, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported Tuesday. The average balance per consumer stands at $6,329, up 4.8% year over year, according to a separate quarterly credit industry insights report from TransUnion…” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/08/credit-card-debt-and-delinquencies-are-on-the-rise-reports-finds.html I… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Recession Odds Climb to 25% After Weak Jobs Number, Goldman Sachs Says”

https://www.barrons.com/articles/fed-goldman-recession-rates-16bf36fc Article is behind a paywall so I’ll make a few comments instead. First of all we are already in a recession. The government altered the definition in order to avoid stating the obvious. Second, by the time mainstream media… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“The stock market will drop 32% in 2025 as the Fed fails to save the economy from a recession, research firm says”

“…The stock market will crash 32% in 2025 as the Federal Reserve fails to prevent a recession, according to the most bearish strategist on Wall Street. Peter Berezin, chief global strategist at BCA Research, said in a recent note that a recession… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“The S&P 500 could plunge as much as 70% this cycle as markets hit a ‘motherlode’ of FOMO extremes, famed fund manager says”

“…All-time highs in the stock market give the impression of a runaway rally, but it’s a bull run that will eventually come crashing down, John Hussman said in a new note. The legendary bear, famed for predicting the 2000 and 2008… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“SoFi Stock Has 70% Upside, Says a Bull”

“SoFi TechnologiesSOFI2.32% shares have about 70% upside, according to Mizuho Securities analysts, who renewed their bullish outlook after meeting a top executive at the fintech…” https://www.barrons.com/articles/sofi-stock-upside-wall-street-61e40de7?siteid=yhoof2 I have to say I disagree. 70% increase? What’s his reasoning? The long term trend… Continue Reading…

Business

“Fintech firm Klarna says 90% of its employees are using generative AI daily”

“… …” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/14/klarna-says-90percent-of-its-employees-are-using-generative-ai-daily.html AI is the future. Get ready for it.

Real Estate

“Fewer low-income Americans took out mortgages in 2023, study says”

“Fewer low-income Americans took out mortgage loans last year than 2020, real estate broker Redfin said in a report on Monday, as steep interest rates make homebuying less affordable. As aggressive rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve have pushed… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Former Tesla SVP Drew Baglino is selling $181.5 million worth of stock, SEC filing says”

“ …” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/25/former-tesla-svp-drew-baglino-is-selling-181point5-million-worth-of-stock.html His sell of stock might not be long term. (over five years) There’s always the possibility of him just wanting to avoid the upcoming stock market crash. It’s going to happen and can’t be avoided. Once the… Continue Reading…

Economy, Predictions, Opinions, & Comments

“Are Stocks Going to Crash if Joe Biden Wins and Democrats Control Congress? Here’s What History Says About Stock Market Returns When Democrats Win.”

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stocks-going-crash-joe-biden-090600124.html This article is garbage so I’ll just comment on the headline. This is my opinion on whats going to happen. The market is going to crash either way but outcomes will be different depending on who’s President. Under Biden… Continue Reading…