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April CPI Rises 4.9%, Below Expectations
Inflation in April rose by 4.9% compared to the same period last year, falling short of the anticipated 5% increase, according to a recent Labor Department report. This occurred despite the Federal Reserve’s ongoing efforts to curb inflation with a series of interest rate hikes. The consumer price index, which gauges the cost of various…
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ECB Raises Interest Rates to Tackle High Inflation Pressures
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a 25 basis point increase in three key interest rates to tackle high inflation pressures. Despite headline inflation declining over recent months, underlying price pressures remain strong, prompting the decision to raise interest rates. The ECB’s Governing Council has pledged to continue using a data-dependent approach to determine…
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Banking Sector Turmoil Weighs on Wall Street Ahead of Apple Earnings Release
Wall Street experienced declines on Thursday as turmoil in the banking sector dampened investor sentiment ahead of Apple’s highly anticipated quarterly results. The S&P 500 slipped 0.8%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq fell 1% and 0.5%, respectively. Regional banks Western Alliance Bancorporation, First Horizon National Corporation, and PacWest suffered heavy losses…
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NerdWallet Shares Plummet 22.4% Despite Strong Q1 Earnings Report
Despite reporting strong Q1 2023 earnings, NerdWallet, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: NRDS) stock dropped $9.70, or 22.4%, to $2.80 today, as investors reacted to the company’s financial outlook for Q2 2023. NerdWallet, a leading platform providing financial guidance to consumers and small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2023, which…
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Why WIX stock price is down?
As of now, Wix.com’s stock price is trading at $75.50, experiencing a 10.66% drop, which translates to a decrease of $9.01 for today. Benzinga recently reported that a whale, or a large investor with significant funds, has taken a notably bearish stance on Wix.com. This observation is based on the company’s options trading history. Out…
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Federal Reserve Enacts 0.25% Rate Hike, Hints at Possible End to Tightening Cycle
Federal Reserve Approves 10th Rate Hike in a Year, Suggests Tightening Cycle May Be Nearing Completion The Federal Reserve has unanimously approved its 10th interest rate increase in just over a year, raising the fed funds rate to a target range of 5%-5.25%. The central bank also offered a subtle indication that the current tightening…
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SoFi Technologies’ Stock Decline Continues Despite Strong Q1 Earnings
San Francisco-based fintech firm SoFi Technologies, Inc. has experienced another drop in share price, with the stock falling another 11.96% to $4.82. This follows a 12.2% drop in share price yesterday, which came in the wake of the company’s strong Q1 earnings report. Despite reporting record net revenue and adjusted EBITDA, SoFi’s stock has been…
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Inflation in Euro Zone Surges While Core Price Growth Experiences Unanticipated Decline
Recently released preliminary data reveals a surge in the euro zone’s headline inflation rate in April, while core price growth took an unexpected downturn. Eurostat reports that last month’s headline inflation reached 7%, a slight increase from 6.9% in March. However, core inflation, which factors out food and energy prices, dipped to 5.6% in April,…
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SoFi Technologies Faces Investor Skepticism Despite Strong Q1 Results
San Francisco-based fintech firm SoFi Technologies, Inc. has reported record financial results for the first quarter of 2023, according to its earnings release. The company saw GAAP net revenue of $472 million, representing a 43% increase year-over-year, and adjusted net revenue of $460 million, also up 43% year-over-year. SoFi reported adjusted EBITDA of $76 million,…
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I Bond Rates Decline to 4.3%, Higher Fixed Rate Brings Long-term Advantages
Despite a decrease in I Bond rates to 4.3% as a result of lower inflation, long-term savers have reason to be optimistic. The Treasury Department’s Bureau of Fiscal Service has recently disclosed that a higher fixed rate of 0.9% will apply to I Bonds purchased from May through October, 2023 a significant increase from the…
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RBA Defies Expectations: Surprise Interest Rate Hike Aims to Tame Stubborn Inflation
In a statement released on 2 May 2023, Philip Lowe, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), announced that the Board has decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85%. The rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances has also been increased by 25 basis points to 3.75%. This decision…
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10-Year Treasury Yield Unveiled: Key Insights and Market Implications
The Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity is a key financial indicator, serving as a benchmark for long-term interest rates and offering valuable insights into the health of the economy and credit markets. This measure reflects the yield on a hypothetical U.S. Treasury security with a fixed maturity of 10 years,…
