Unchecked money printing by global central banks has caused debt-to-GDP ratios in industrialized countries to balloon out of control. JR Crooks examines the situation in Europe, and predicts how it will affect the common currency going forward.
U.S. GDP growth ranks #166 in the world over the past decade, proving that America is no longer the top economic powerhouse. Ron Rowland tells you which countries are leading the way, and offers ETF picks for several of the fastest-growing economies.
The U.S. economy grew by just 2.2% in the first quarter, slower than expected and well below fourth-quarter 2011 growth. Monty Agarwal breaks down the components of the GDP report, and gives his outlook for economic growth and stocks going forward.
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For more Forex news & info, please visit http://ufx.co/UFXM-youtube... The US Dollar traded mixed versus most major currencies due to positive US economic data and the Spanish and Greek borrowing costs decreased at auctions. At the same time, Manufacturing in the New York region expanded by 13.5, the highest level since April. In addition, the Chinese GDP Q4 came out better than expected at 8.9% vs. the forecast 8.7%. The growth rate was still the nation's slowest since 2009, fueling speculation that China may move to stimulate its economy.
For more Forex news & info, please visit http://ufx.co/UFXM-youtube... The US Dollar fell versus most major currencies due to increase in risk appetite, boosting demand for higher yielding assets. At the same tone, the Chinese GDP Q4 came out better than expected at 8.9% vs. the 8.7% forecast. US Stock index futures rose as French borrowing costs fell in the first sale of bills since Standard & Poor's downgraded the country's credit rating. Oil rebounded by 1.00% from a three-week low after Iran said a disruption to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz would cause a shock to markets that "no country" could manage and closed at $99.60 a barrel. Gold (XAU) rose by 0.90%, to close at $1653.00 an ounce. Today, the Empire State Manufacturing Index is expected with 10.80 versus 9.50 previously.
For more Forex news & info, please visit http://ufx.co/UFXM-youtube... The US Dollar traded mixed against most major currencies after bad economic data. Wall Street closed mixed as the Dow Jones rose by 0.03% and the Nasdaq fell by 0.99%. Crude oil jumped by 1.5% closing at $98.60 a barrel. Gold (XAU) fell by 0.30%, finishing at $1613 an ounce. Today, Initial Jobless Claims is expected to come out 375K vs. 366K previously and GDP is expected unchanged at 0.2%.
For more Forex news & info, please visit http://ufx.co/UFXM-youtube... The US Dollar traded mixed against most major currencies after bad economic data. Wall Street closed mixed as the Dow Jones rose by 0.03% and the Nasdaq fell by 0.99%. Crude oil jumped by 1.5% closing at $98.60 a barrel. Gold (XAU) fell by 0.30%, finishing at $1613 an ounce. Today, Initial Jobless Claims is expected to come out 375K vs. 366K previously and GDP is expected unchanged at 0.2%.
U.S. stocks open higher, after initial jobless claims fall to their lowest level since April 2008. Third-quarter GDP growth is revised down to 1.8% on weaker consumer spending. Yahoo may sell most of its ownership stake in Alibaba and Yahoo Japan.
For more Forex news & info, please visit http://ufx.co/UFXM-youtube... The Dollar advanced against the major currencies on demand for safety despite the US GDP which came out at 2.0%, worse than analysts' expectation of 2.4%, a sign that the Federal Reserve may provide more stimulus. In addition, Federal Reserve policy makers said the central bank should consider easing policy further, according to the minutes of their November 1st and 2nd meeting. Wall Street closed negative as the NASDAQ decreased by 0.07% and the Dow Jones by 0.46%. Crude oil fell by 0.40% for the fourth day in a row, closing at $96.80 a barrel. Gold (XAU) increased by 1.40%, finishing at $1702 an ounce. Today, Unemployment Claims are expected at 389K vs. 388K last week. Core Durable Goods Orders are expected to weaken from 1.8% to 0.1%, and Personal Spending is expected to decline from 0.6% to 0.4.
For more Forex news & info, please visit http://ufx.co/UFXM-youtube..... The US Dollar advanced versus the major currencies on demand for safety amid concern that Congress's Budget Super Committee will announce today that it has failed to agree on deficit cuts. Today is the deadline for the Congressional Budget Office which will probably announce that the panel cannot reach agreement on determining deficit reductions of at least $1.2 trillion. Stocks closed negative as the NASDAQ declined by -1.92% and the Dow Jones fell by 2.11%. Crude Oil declined by 0.60% closing at $97.10 a barrel. Gold (XAU) gained by 2.40% due to the strength of the Greenback, closing at $1,681 an ounce. Today, the Prelim GDP is expected to grow by 2.40% vs. 2.50% previously and the FOMC Meeting Minutes are expected to be released.
For more Forex news & info, please visit http://ufx.co/UFXM-youtube..... The US Dollar advanced versus the major currencies on demand for safety amid concern that Congress's Budget Super Committee will announce today that it has failed to agree on deficit cuts. Today is the deadline for the Congressional Budget Office which will probably announce that the panel cannot reach agreement on determining deficit reductions of at least $1.2 trillion. Stocks closed negative as the NASDAQ declined by -1.92% and the Dow Jones fell by 2.11%. Crude Oil declined by 0.60% closing at $97.10 a barrel. Gold (XAU) gained by 2.40% due to the strength of the Greenback, closing at $1,681 an ounce. Today, the Prelim GDP is expected to grow by 2.40% vs. 2.50% previously and the FOMC Meeting Minutes are expected to be released.
Volatility is driven by emotion, not rational thought, says Nick Kirrage, which creates an interesting long-term opportunity for investors. He also says the UK's low GDP could be a boon to equity returns.
U.S. stocks open lower after Q3 GDP is revised down to 2.0% growth. Lawmakers confirm that the supercommittee failed to reach a deal to reduce the deficit. Regulators warn Bank of America to strengthen itself. Hewlett-Packard cuts its profit outlook.
Volatility is driven by emotion, not rational thoughts, says Nick Kirrage, which creates an interesting long-term opportunity for investors. He also says the UK's low GDP could be a boom to equity returns.
U.S. and European stocks decline amid renewed sovereign debt concerns. Euro-zone GDP grows just 0.2%. U.S. retail sales and manufacturing data improve, and producer prices drop the most in 20 months. Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Staples report earnings.
U.S. stock futures and European equities fall on renewed sovereign debt fears, and the yield on Italyâs benchmark government bond rises back to 7%. Euro-zone GDP rose just 0.2% in the third quarter. Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Staples report earnings.
U.S. and European stocks rebound from yesterdayâs steep selloff. Italyâs 10-year bond yield moves below 7% on speculation Mario Monti will replace Berlusconi. Greece names Lucas Papademos its new prime minister. The EU cuts its 2012 GDP forecast.
U.S. stocks recover from yesterdayâs selloff, after 2Q GDP growth is revised to 1.3%, and jobless claims fall to their lowest level since April. German lawmakers vote to expand the powers of the euro-zone rescue fund. AMD tumbles on a weaker outlook.
Stocks may rebound from yesterdayâs selloff, as investors digest initial jobless claims and second quarter GDP data. German lawmakers vote to expand the power of the euro-zone rescue fund. AMD tumbles after forecasting lower sales and gross margins.
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Stocks open lower after second-quarter GDP growth is revised down to 1.0%. Investors parse Fed Chairman Ben Bernankeâs speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for any clues to more monetary stimulus. Tiffany & Co and Pandora Media soar after strong earnings.
U.S. stocks rebound from earlier lows, but the global markets are sharply lower again. J.P. Morgan cuts its outlook for U.S. GDP growth. Gold jumps further above $1,800 an ounce. Bank of America may cut 10,000 jobs. HP may spin off its PC business.
Stocks open lower after housing starts fell and import prices rose unexpectedly. But industrial production surged and Fitch affirmed its AAA rating on U.S. debt. German and euro-zone GDP showed little growth. Wal-Mart and Home Depot earnings impress.
Stocks may give back yesterdayâs gains, as weak GDP reports from the euro-zone and its largest single economy, Germany, overshadow strong quarterly earnings from Wal-Mart and Home Depot. Gold is rising back near record highs as crude oil declines.
Global stocks rise after Japanâs GDP shrinks less than expected. Google buys Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. Bank of America is exiting the international credit card business. Investors react to Loweâs earnings and New York manufacturing data.
Stocks fall after 2nd quarter GDP rises just 1.3% and 1st quarter growth is revised down to 0.4%. House Republicans cancel a vote to raise the debt ceiling. Chevron, Merck, Amgen and Starbucks are out with earnings. Yahoo reaches a deal with Alibaba.
Global stocks rebound after China posts 9.5% second-quarter GDP growth. U.S. import prices decline 0.5%. Ben Bernanke testifies on Capitol Hill. Gold soars to a new record. A consortium of buyers takes Kinetic Concepts private for $6.3 billion.
Stocks are rebounding after China reported slightly better-than-expected 9.5% second quarter GDP growth. Ben Bernanke is scheduled to testify on Capitol Hill. Gold approaches an all-time high. Kinetic Concepts is being taken private for $6.3 billion.
Durable goods orders rebound 1.9% in May, and Q1 GDP growth is revised up to 1.9%. Oracle and Micron Technology fall after disappointing quarterly numbers. Williams Cos. offers $8.7 billion for Southern Union, topping Energy Transfer Equityâs bid.
Global stocks fall after the Fed lowers its 2011 U.S. GDP forecast, and initial jobless claims rise. Treasuries and the dollar surge, pushing commodities sharply lower. The IEA will release 60 million more barrels of oil a day into the market.
Stocks stall after disappointing data on GDP and jobless claims. Commodities rebound and the dollar falls after the reports. The euro gets a boost as fears about the sovereign debt crisis ease. Heinz, Tiffany, Guess and Big Lots are out with earnings
Investors digest data on first-quarter GDP and jobless claims. The G-8 meeting begins in France. NetApp, Guess and Tiffany rise on solid earnings, but Computer Sciences and Big Lots disappoint. H.J. Heinz is also out with quarterly results.
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Euro-zone GDP expands at the fastest pace since 2007. U.S. consumer prices rise in line with estimates. Yahoo tumbles after Alibaba secretly transfers control of its online payment unit. Dollar Thrifty will work with Hertz to win regulatory approval.
U.S. stocks may follow Europe higher, after euro-zone GDP rose at its fastest pace since 2007. Thatâs pushing the euro up against the dollar, and commodities are rising. Alibaba transferred control of its online payment unit without informing Yahoo.
Stocks open lower, as GDP growth slows to 1.8%, and initial jobless claims rise unexpectedly. The dollar falls further on the news, sending gold and oil prices higher. Exxon Mobil, P&G, Sprint Nextel, Viacom, eBay and Aetna are all out with earnings.
Investors react to GDP data after yesterdayâs Fed-driven rally. Gold is pushing further into record territory as the dollar continues to fall. Exelon is buying Constellation Energy for $7.9 billion. ExxonMobil, P&G and eBay top the earnings calendar.
Stock futures point higher as investors look forward to the Fed decision and GDP data later this week. The dollar falls to a 29-year low against the Aussie dollar pushing gold to another record and silver near $50 an ounce. Crude nears $113 a barrel.
On March 21 BIBA has presented a report to Members of Parliament concerning the cost of regulation in the UK. We have met Steve White, head of training and regulation at BIBA, who outlines this report for us. It appears that direct and indirect contributions for insurers and brokers in the UK represent 1% of GDP. These costs are three time higher than the second costliest country in Europe: Ireland.
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Stocks are rebounding from three days of losses, but are off earlier highs after Q4 GDP was revised down to 2.8% growth. Oil prices are dropping below $97 per barrel. Boeing is rising after the U.S. Air Force awarded it a $30 billion tanker contract.
U.S. stocks may rebound from three days of declines, as oil prices stabilize at around $98 per barrel. Investors digest readings on GDP and consumer sentiment. The U.S. Air Force awards Boeing a $30 billion contract for aerial-refueling tankers.
Investors are digesting data on retail sales, import and export prices and manufacturing in the New York region. Euro zone GDP rose 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Chinese consumer prices rose less than expected. FedEx cut its quarterly earnings outlook.