Tag: war

Major homebuilders face challenges in the spring season due to a potential trade war and high mortgage rates. DR Horton reports a decline in orders, Toll Brothers lowers guidance. Rising land prices, competition, and tariff concerns add to industry uncertainties.

Published on: February 22, 2025, 01:00 PM UTC

Stocks fluctuate as traders await Federal Reserve minutes amid latest US tariff threats. Key events this week include China loan prime rates, Eurozone consumer confidence, and US initial jobless claims.

Published on: February 19, 2025, 07:00 PM UTC

Elon Musk's efficiency commission has targeted Social Security, sparking concerns about the program's funding and benefit payments. However, reforms are needed to address the funding shortfall as benefit payments outpace tax revenue. Options include raising taxes, cutting benefits, or a combination of both. While Musk's commission may identify waste and abuse, the main issue is the imbalance between a declining workforce and a growing retiree population. Resolving this requires raising taxes or cutting benefits, or both.

Published on: February 19, 2025, 01:02 AM UTC

Cat bonds, known for outperforming high-yield debt, are becoming accessible to more investors through an exchange-traded fund launching on the NYSE. This fund aims to lower entry barriers and offer uncorrelated income and market resilience.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 11:04 AM UTC

Japan's economy grew at an annualized 2.8% pace in Q4 2023, above forecasts and keeping the BOJ on track for further rate hikes. Net exports and business spending fueled growth, while private consumption rose but slowed from the previous quarter.

Published on: February 17, 2025, 02:00 AM UTC

ECB policymaker Fabio Panetta says higher U.S. tariffs on European exports are unlikely to impact Eurozone inflation, with the main risk being medium-term inflation falling below the 2% target.

Published on: February 15, 2025, 11:00 AM UTC

Honeywell (HON) to Split into Three Companies: Automation, Aerospace, and Advanced Materials

Published on: February 06, 2025, 04:02 PM UTC

Omnicell Inc. reports stronger-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter, with revenue also exceeding forecasts.

Published on: February 06, 2025, 12:05 PM UTC

Ford beat Q4 earnings and revenue estimates but provided muted guidance for 2025 due to market headwinds. Ford Blue, Model e, and Ford Pro segments reported mixed results, with Model e facing continued losses. CEO Farley highlighted focus on quality, cost, and electrification, while also advocating for a comprehensive tariff policy.

Published on: February 06, 2025, 08:01 AM UTC

Cryptocurrency markets plummeted after Trump's tariff announcements, with the MVIS CryptoCompare Small-Cap index experiencing its steepest two-day drop since May 2022. Ether briefly plunged 27%, while Bitcoin fared better with a 1% decline.

Published on: February 03, 2025, 10:00 AM UTC