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France August consumer confidence 86 vs 87 expected
12+ hour, 49+ min ago (471+ words) French consumer confidence remained unchanged in August, with the headline indicator holding at 86. Confidence remains significantly below its long-term average of 100. Households look more focused on saving rather than spending, reflecting persistent concerns about the economic outlook and employment prospects....
US Treas. Sec. Bessent: Iran leadership is feeling the economic pressure
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (205+ words) The message from Bessent is also clear: There is no intention to ease the pressure. Instead, the Treasury Department will continue targeting the revenue streams and financial lifelines supporting the Iranian regime. That raises the risk of additional sanctions and…...
US Conference Board August consumer confidence 89.4 vs 90.2 expected
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (115+ words) This isn't a good read but this indicator is rarely a market mover. AMD could soar 40% on data-center CPU gains, but easy money's gone as it challenges Nvidia's moat. SpaceX commits $100B to build Louisiana spaceport, a massive bet on Starship's…...
US July employment trends 107.71 vs 106.74 prior
2+ week, 1+ day ago (168+ words) Notably, this index flagged some weakness last month and that proved to be prescient (or lucky) as the weakness showed up in Friday's non-farm payrolls report. Note that this is a composite indicator of data already released and is never…...
European indices close mixed.
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (556+ words) European shares closing mixed for the 2nd consecutive day, with Germany’s DAX and Italy’s FTSE MIB leading the gains. France’s CAC and Spain’s Ibex were lower. The broader European market tone was supported by falling oil prices, lower bond yields and…...
Canada announces counter tariffs convering roughly $20 billion of products
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (109+ words) Apple's Mac mini starts at $899, up $100, with M6 chip 4x faster AI, while memory costs pressure. Fed's Collins backs steady rates but warns of upside inflation risks, keeping traders on edge. Bitcoin tops $80k, Solana jumps 8%, but rally flashes warning signs for traders....
How Nike lost its cool. Shares trade at a 12-year low
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (291+ words) Shares of Nike are down another 4% today, falling to a fresh 12-year low. The decline comes after Dick's Sporting Goods fretted about inventory over-allotments in its quarterly earnings, and in footwear specifically. The market is reading that as the company…...
Fed's Collins: Inflation is still too high
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (116+ words) That sounds like someone who will be advocating for rate cuts. Social Security COLA for 2027 estimated at 3.4%, above historical average but trust fund insolvency looms. OnlyFans' billionaire owner pocketed $700M in dividends before death, highlighting the platform's massive cash flow. Stocks…...
PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 6.7852 (vs. estimate at 6.7219)
18+ hour, 4+ min ago (131+ words) The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate. More here on this. ADDED: Check this out on today's setting: Patients sell life insurance policies for cash, but investors bet on their death. Oil slides…...
investingLive European news wrap: Risk sentiment improves on hopes of US-Iran breakthrough
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (257+ words) The markets reacted positively to the news on expectations of potential de-escalation and eventually a deal. Oil prices dropped notably after the news, while equities rallied. It's not the first time we get such positive headlines, of course, but the…...