Category: Stocks and Bonds

U.K. Markets Waver as Liz Truss Steps Aside

The New York Times – Business:
The British pound edged higher and bond prices were mixed as Britain entered another phase of political instability.
Could a Market Blowout Like the UK’s Happen in the US?

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Federal Reserve and White House officials spent last week quizzing investors and economists about the risks of a British-style meltdown at home.
After UK Market Blowout, American Officials Ask: Could It Happen Here?

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Federal Reserve and White House officials spent last week quizzing investors and economists about the risks of a British-style meltdown at home.
What the Banks Stock Rally Says About Wall Street

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A strong batch of earnings have propelled bank stocks in recent days, but investors remain more cautious on the outlook of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Stocks Rise as Corporate Earnings Again Beat Expectations

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Another batch of quarterly profits beat analyst expectations, but some warn that the rally could be short-lived, giving way to more selling.
Ralph DeNunzio, Wall Street Chieftain, Is Dead at 90

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He was chairman of the New York Stock Exchange and rose to lead the venerable securities firm Kidder, Peabody, but stepped down after it was caught up in a 1980s insider-trading scandal.
How Credit Suisse Became a Meme Stock

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The longstanding troubles of Credit Suisse recently grabbed the attention of amateur investors whose social media posts sparked fears that the bank was running out of money.
Stock Markets Bounce After a Week of Whiplash

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The S&P 500 rose sharply in on Monday after resilient earnings at Bank of America and news of a radically revised tax plan in Britain.
The Week in Business: Prices Keep Climbing

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But there will be some relief for the millions of people dependent on Social Security. And a report on how much the housing market is slowing.
With So Much Riding on the Fed’s Moves, It’s Hard to Know How to Invest

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Where the markets go from here depends on whether and how deftly the Federal Reserve pivots from its hawkish stance.
After Trading Scandal, a Fed President Corrects His Financial Reports

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The Federal Reserve was rocked by scandal over trading by three of its officials. Now, the head of the Atlanta Fed is reporting undisclosed transactions.
S&P 500 Slides as Inflation Worries Rise Again

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The S&P 500 ended the week lower, erasing a short-lived rally.