European banks default-risk indicator jumps, AT1 bonds fall
LONDON (Reuters) – The cost of insuring against the likelihood of default by European banks rose sharply on Friday, as concern about the outlook for the sector continued to grip markets, almost…
U.S. leading indicator falls for sixth consecutive month in August
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A gauge of future U.S. economic activity declined for a sixth straight month in August, potentially signaling a recession amid large interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve. The…
MCKENNA: Talking Heads Are Trotting Out One Indicator To Predict Key Elections. Here’s What To Actually Pay Attention To Instead
MCKENNA: Talking Heads Are Trotting Out One Indicator To Predict Key Elections. Here’s What To Actually Pay Attention To Instead Michael McKenna on September 11, 2022 There has been a lot of…
ANTONI: One Economic Indicator Could Be Dems’ Achilles Heel Heading Into November. Here’s What It Is
ANTONI: One Economic Indicator Could Be Dems’ Achilles Heel Heading Into November. Here’s What It Is E.J. Antoni on August 27, 2022 When it comes to gauging the country’s economic health, the…
WTO goods trade indicator stable as growth stagnates
GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Trade Organization said on Tuesday that its global goods barometer was stable, pointing to stagnant global trade growth following a COVID-19 triggered slowdown. The Geneva-based body said…
Wall Street Is Freaking Out About One Major Recession Indicator
Wall Street Is Freaking Out About One Major Recession Indicator Max Keating on July 21, 2022 Wall Street investors and economists are sounding the alarm over a yield curve inversion, one of…
Market indicator in “extremely bearish” territory for 3rd straight week – BoFA
LONDON – A market indicator measuring how investors are positioned held at “extremely bearish” levels for a third consecutive week as investors yanked more cash out of equities and bonds, BoFA Securities…
U.S. leading indicator falls again in May
WASHINGTON – A gauge of future U.S. economic activity declined further in May, pointing to slowing growth. The Conference Board said on Friday its Leading Economic Index fell 0.4% last month, matching…
Japan to urge moving ahead with ‘green’ GDP indicator – draft
By Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO – Japan plans to call for moving ahead with a new “green” gross domestic product (GDP) indicator that will reflect the country’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions,…
Another Key Inflation Indicator Surged To Highest Level Since 1983
A key inflation indicator increased to its highest level in 38 years while consumer demand remained strong despite soaring prices, the Commerce Department announced Friday. The Commerce Department’s personal consumption expenditure (PCE)…
U.S. leading economic indicator unexpectedly falls in January
WASHINGTON – A gauge of future U.S. economic activity fell in January for the first time in nearly a year amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, high inflation and supply chain disruptions,…
Key Inflation Indicator Soars To Highest Level Since 1983
A key inflation gauge reached its highest level since 1983, the Commerce Department reported Friday. The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which excludes food and energy prices, grew 4.9% on…
Another Key Inflation Indicator Surges To Record High In 2021
The Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures inflation at the wholesale level, surged to 9.7% on a year-over-year basis as of December 2021, marking the highest rate in history, the U.S. Bureau…
Inflation Expected To Surge For At Least Another Year, A Key Economic Indicator Shows
Inflation grew throughout October, increasing for the twelfth consecutive month in a row, according to a key economic indicator. The median consumer expectation shows inflation will grow to 5.7% in the next year,…
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