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US dollar lifts from 11-week low despite soft economic data, tariff worries
The U.S. dollar pulled off an 11-week low versus major peers on Wednesday, helped by a rebound in short-term Treasury yields ...
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Consumer confidence tanked in February as recession worries rose
Consumer confidence took a significant hit in February, with The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index dropping by 7.0 ...
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What February’s sharp declines in consumer sentiment mean for the economy
Consumer confidence sharply dipped in February as consumers' inflation expectations increased with Trump's threats of tariffs.
Consumer confidence fallout sees stocks, bond yields slip amid economic worries: SA Charts
Financial markets reacted poorly to a weak U.S. consumer confidence report on Tuesday. The Conference Board’s index fell to 98.3 in February 2025, missing expectations (102.7) and dropping from 105.3 ...
Rates May Have to Rise to Combat Inflation Headwinds, Fed's Barkin Says; The Economy Is Still Fine. Americans Are Still Gloomy.
Rates May Have to Rise to Combat Inflation Headwinds, Fed's Barkin Says; The Economy Is Still Fine. Americans Are Still Gloomy. By Vicky Ge Huang The Federal Reserve may have to raise interest rates ...
Bitcoin At A ‘Critical Juncture’ As Crypto Braces For a ‘Major’ Price ‘Catalyst’
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices have found a temporary floor following a steep sell-off though analysts have said bitcoin ...
US consumer confidence drops by most since August 2021
February’s plunge in consumer confidence marks the third consecutive month-on-month decline, a concerning trend given that ...
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The Tooth Fairy Index Is A Surprising Indicator of Financial Anxiety
The Tooth Fairy is a beloved childhood figure, slipping money under pillows in exchange for tiny teeth. Surprisingly, ...
The Ultimate ETF Portfolio: Yield, Growth, And Protection Against Market Chaos
Weak economic reports and deteriorating consumer confidence triggered fears of slowing growth. Check out ETFs that can help ...
Inflation, looming trade war take a toll as confidence of the U.S. consumer tumbles
Respondents to a business research group's survey expressed concern over inflation with a significant increase in mentions of ...
Americans are getting fed up with the economy. Does that mean we’re heading into a recession?
American consumers and businesses are feeling uneasy, fearing higher inflation is lurking around the corner as President Donald Trump talks massive tariffs. That’s raising questions on what America’s ...