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Israel-Hamas conflict adds new layer of uncertainty to markets, Strategist says

A series of deadly attacks between Israel and Hamas pressured the broader markets Monday as investors raised concerns about escalating geopolitical tensions and fears of a wider conflict. Tematica Research CIO Chris Versace joins Yahoo Finance Live to make sense of the market’s reaction. The Israel-Hamas conflict is “another layer of uncertainty that the market’s dealing with,” Versace says, listing off multiple labor strike movements, the economic narrative behind the Fed’s next interest rate move, and upcoming CPI and PPI data prints as other market-moving events. “[There’s] a lot of uncertainty coming into this week, but even more so as we start the week off,” Versace notes. For more expert […]

2023 Housing market is more like the 1980s, not 2008: BofA economists

Bank of America (BAC) economists say that today’s housing market is reminding them more of the 1980s, not what the U.S. saw in the 2008 financial crisis. The similarities the economists point to include high inflation and high interest rates. However, there is one key difference between the market of today and the market of 40 years ago. Yahoo Finance’s Dani Romero explains what it is in the video above. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management […]

UAW members at Mack Trucks go on strike after rejecting agreement

On Sunday, autoworkers at Volvo’s (VOLCAR-B.ST) Mack Trucks decided to join picket lines. Four thousand workers cast their votes against a tentative agreement, opting instead to strike across plants in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Maryland. Yahoo Finance’s Pras Subramanian breaks down the details, giving insights on all ongoing UAW strikes. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb #youtube #yahoofinance #UAW About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance […]

Israel at war with Hamas: US moving warships to the region

The Israeli defense minister has imposed a complete blockade on the Gaza Strip, disrupting the flow resources to over 2 million people. This action follows a surprise attack by Hamas fighters on Israel. So far, there have been more than 1,200 casualties in the conflict. Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Rick Newman discusses the potential repercussions in the Middle East and the impact on the United States as they are allies with Israel. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, […]

FTX trial looks like ‘guilty plea in slow motion’: Former prosecutor says

Former FTX (FTT-USD) CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has wrapped up the first week of testimony in his criminal fraud trial. SBF stands accused of defrauding investors and mishandling customer deposits leading to the crypto exchange’s collapse. Prosecutors have charged him with various counts of fraud and money laundering that could potentially result in a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted. The prosecution has aimed to portray Bankman-Fried as knowingly misleading investors and misappropriating billions in client assets — Bankman-Fried’s defense maintains he never acted maliciously. According to Nick Ackerman, the Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Bankman-Fried faces an uphill battle against the charges: […]

What September’s jobs report means for interest rates, the Fed, markets, and the economy

Yahoo Finance breaks down the September jobs report, the outlook for employment and a recession, plus what it means for the economy, markets, inflation, and future rate hikes. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb #youtube #inflation #stockmarket About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get the tools you need to invest with confidence. Discover new opportunities with expert research and investment ideas backed by technical and fundamental analysis. Optimize your trades with advanced portfolio insights, fundamental analysis, […]

Michelin Guide to add hotel rating system in addition to restaurants

The Michelin Guide announced today that it will add hotels to its rating system by giving worthy hotels a Michelin Key, a special distinction to be implemented starting in 2024. Yahoo Finance’s Josh Schafer, Alexandra Canal, and Brooke DiPalma discuss the addition to the Michelin Guide and their feelings behind its relevancy. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb #youtube #stockmarket #michelin About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial […]

Real Estate: Mortgage rates continue to rise, pushing some potential homebuyers out of the market

#youtube #stockmarket #news With 30-year mortgage rates sitting high above 7% and mortgage applications slowing significantly, when — and where — will prospective U.S. homebuyers find relief? Redfin (RDFN) CEO Glenn Kelman sits down with Yahoo Finance to explain the factors squeezing Americans out of the housing market, including the combo of elevated mortgage and interest rates, and noticeable regional and generational trends for homebuyers. “Chicago is doing better, Florida is doing better, Texas has mostly been doing better,” Kelman says. “It’s the West that’s really struggling, and especially Oregon and California. People are fleeing high-tax states and that trend has mostly not reversed.” For more expert insight and the […]

Consumers plan on spending more this holiday season: Report

PwC released its 2023 Holiday Spending Outlook, which showed 40% of consumers plan on spending more than they did last year. Some surprises from the outlook include an increase in spending from Gen-Z versus baby boomers, who plan to spend 4% less than last year, as well as Gen-Z’s proclivity to shop in-person. Kelly Pedersen, PwC US Retail Leader, joins Yahoo Finance anchors Josh Lipton and Julie Hyman to break down the outlook and what trends are emerging from consumers for the upcoming holiday shopping season. Pedersen summarizes many of the trends, saying “we are seeing this movement towards a younger generation of shoppers and their willingness to spend more […]

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ film hits over $100M in presales

Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour concert film reached over $100 million in presales, according to AMC (AMC). The film is set to hit theaters on October 13. Yahoo Finance’s Brad Smith and Seana Smith discuss the film’s popularity and the power of Taylor Swift. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb #youtube #yahoofinance #stockmarket About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to […]