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March CPI Report: A Crucial Moment for Gold Investors

Markets Braced for CPIAs financial markets eagerly await the upcoming March Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, there is a mix of anticipation and apprehension. This report is pivotal for understanding the current inflation status and influencing the Feder...

6 months ago

Unexpected CPI Spike Signals Sustained Inflation

Inflation Surges UnexpectedlyThe Consumer Price Index (CPI), a crucial indicator of economy-wide inflation, showed an unexpected spike in March, signaling persistent inflationary pressures. The CPI, encompassing a wide range of goods and services, increas...

6 months ago

Unexpected CPI Spike Signals Sustained Inflation

Inflation Surges UnexpectedlyThe Consumer Price Index (CPI), a crucial indicator of economy-wide inflation, showed an unexpected spike in March, signaling persistent inflationary pressures. The CPI, encompassing a wide range of goods and services, increas...

6 months ago

US Producer Price Index Rose 0.2% in March, Less than Expected

Producer Price Index Moderates in MarchThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a modest rise in the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand, marking a 0.2 percent increase in March. This follows a more substantial 0.6 percent rise in February and...

6 months ago

JPMorgan Chase Exceeds Expectations in First Quarter Results

Strong Earnings and Revenue GrowthJPMorgan Chase reported a significant uptick in its first quarter earnings and revenue, surpassing Wall Street forecasts. The bank achieved a profit of $13.42 billion, marking a 6% increase from the previous year, and saw...

6 months ago

Retail Sales Surge, Defying Expectations

Retail Sales Surge, Outpacing ExpectationsRetail sales surged by 0.7% in March, defying expectations and indicating robust consumer spending despite rising inflation pressures. The Commerce Department’s report on Monday revealed a significant increase, su...

6 months ago

US Housing Market Faces March Decline

US Housing Market Trends in MarchThe US housing sector experienced a notable decline in March, with both Housing Starts and Building Permits falling more than anticipated. This downturn follows a period of growth, indicating a volatile phase for the housi...

6 months ago

Unemployment Claims: Steady; Philly Fed Survey: Manufacturing Strengthens

Unemployment Claims Hold SteadySeasonally Adjusted Data:Initial claims remain unchanged at 212,000, with the 4-week moving average maintaining at 214,500.Unadjusted Data:Initial claims decrease by 6,756 to 208,509, while the insured unemployment rate stay...

5 months ago

Upcoming Q1 Earnings: P&G and AmEx Expected to Rise, Banks to Show Variability

Earnings OverviewSeveral prominent companies are poised to release their earnings reports before the market opens today. Among them are industry giants like Procter & Gamble, American Express, and Schlumberger, alongside financial institutions such as...

5 months ago

P&G Reports Mixed Q3 Results, Raises Full-Year Outlook

P&G Announces Mixed ResultsProcter & Gamble (P&G) reported mixed results in its fiscal third-quarter earnings, surpassing earnings expectations but falling short on revenue targets. Shares rose slightly less than 1% in premarket trading despit...

5 months ago

Tesla Faces Steepest Revenue Drop Since 2012 Amid Market Challenges

OverviewTesla experienced a significant 9% drop in its first-quarter revenue, marking its steepest decline since 2012 and missing Wall Street’s forecasts. This downturn highlights Tesla’s ongoing challenges in a market characterized by slowing demand and...

5 months ago

Durable Goods Orders Exceed Market Expectations; Core Orders Miss

OverviewThe U.S. Census Bureau released its Monthly Advance Report on Durable Goods Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories, and Orders for March, showcasied a notable increase in new orders. This rise marks a continuation of the upward trend observed over...

5 months ago

Nasdaq Tumbles as Meta Sparks Renewed Tech Beating

Meta Stock Plunges After Earnings CallMeta’s recent earnings call highlighted CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s focus on long-term investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, triggering a significant 19% drop in the company’s stock price. This stra...

5 months ago

US GDP Growth Starts 2024 Below Expectations

OverviewU.S. economic growth started 2024 weaker than anticipated, as evidenced by the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data released by the Commerce Department. The real GDP increased at an annualized pace of just 1.6% in the first quarter, falling sh...

5 months ago