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May 20, 2024- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair Martin J. Gruenberg issued a statement announcing he is prepared to step down as Chair once a successor is confirmed. ...

Signs of a Slowdown in China By Vicky Ge Huang Chinas consumption and investment slowed unexpectedly in April despite Beijings efforts to shore up the economy. Meanwhile, President Bidens... -May 21, 2024 at 07:19 am EDT - MarketScreener

BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT/PARIS (dpa-AFX) - On a lean day of economic announcements, trading on Tuesday may be impacted by Fed speeches. Asian shares finished mostly lower, while European shares are trading

China Takes Bold Step to Fix Housing Market By Vicky Ge Huang China announced plans to clear a backlog of unsold homes, but questions remain over scale and financing. Meanwhile, the housing... -May 20, 2024 at 07:17 am EDT - MarketScreener

<p><span>Thank you, Beth Anne, and thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today.</span><a title="footnote 1" href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/waller20240520a.htm#fn1"><span>1</span></a><a name="f1"></a><span> I would like to welcome everyone to this Third Conference on the International Roles of the U.S. Dollar, which is jointly organized by the Federal Reserve Bank of ...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Tops 40000 for the First Time By Vicky Ge Huang The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40000 for the first time, giving investors hope that stocks can keep... -May 17, 2024 at 07:18 am EDT - MarketScreener

Inflation Cools as Core Prices Post Smallest Increase Since 2021 By Vicky Ge Huang U.S. inflation moderated slightly in April, with a key measure of price pressures slowing to its lowest level... -May 16, 2024 at 07:18 am EDT - MarketScreener

Why the Fed Is Right to Bide Its Time on Rate Moves By Hardika Singh Stock investors are eager for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. In some ways, it makes sense for the Fed to wait....

Wait, Are Rate Cuts In Late-Summer Back On The Table? By Hardika Singh The economy added fewer jobs in April than in March, while the unemployment rate ticked higher, Fridays jobs report...

The Vibes Are Off In The Treasurys Market By Hardika Singh Inflation and deficits are lifting government bond yields and jarring the stock market. Meanwhile, fundamentals suggest inflation...