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Fed May Hold Rates Amid Uncertainty, But Sees Lower Rates Ahead

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee says interest rates may move lower over the "next 12-18 months." Despite a solid jobs report, he sees uncertainty from policy and geopolitics slowing the pace of rate cuts.

Fed Rate Cuts Still Coming, Chicago Fed President Says

Fed may pause, but Goolsbee sees interest rates moving lower over the "next 12-18 months," despite a solid January jobs report and signs of resilience in the economy.

Amazon Surpasses Walmart in Revenue, Despite Retail Dominance

Amazon has surpassed Walmart in revenue, but retail remains its biggest earner. The cloud business provides growth, but it's still dwarfed by the simple retail business of selling stuff.

US Labor Market Continues to Show Strength in January

The US labor market remains strong with unemployment falling, wages rising, and job gains revised higher. This keeps the Fed on the sidelines from cutting interest rates in 2025, as job growth, inflation, and the Fed are closely related.

US Stocks Lower Amid Inflation Concerns, Jobs Report

US stocks fall on inflation, jobs report concerns; Amazon earnings disappoint

China's Antitrust Blitz Targets Apple, Google and Nvidia in Trade War Escalation

President Trump's trade war with China has drawn Silicon Valley giants like Apple, Google, Intel, and Nvidia into a tit-for-tat economic battle. Apple faces tariffs and antitrust probes in China, while Google, Intel, and Nvidia could face similar antirust investigations. Despite the challenges, analysts believe Apple's financial impact will be limited, while Intel and Nvidia face greater headwinds from China.

Consumer Sentiment Plummets as Inflation Expectations Jump

The latest University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey shows the lowest sentiment in seven months over concerns about inflation.

Jobs Report to Shape Next Rate Decision

Traders look to the US jobs report to guide interest rate decisions, with stocks, bonds, and the dollar seeing modest fluctuations.

Venezuela Resumes Light Crude Imports Amid Production Woes

Venezuela's PDVSA resumes light crude imports amid dwindling domestic production, creating bottlenecks for blending exportable blends.

US inflation expectations rise to highest level since November 2023

Consumer sentiment plunges to its lowest in seven months, driven down by inflation concerns, according to the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey.