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Inflation history: How past price increases and monetary policy impacted the consumer

Inflation is not a new phenomenon for the U.S. economy. Although the Federal Reserve has sustained a higher-for-longer inflation environment, historical outcomes provide valuable insights. Brookings Institution Director of Economic Studies Ben Harris joins Wealth! to talk economic history. Harris draws parallels to the 1970s and early 1980s, when “inflation lasted for roughly a decade.” During that time, inflation reached a staggering 14%, he says, whereas inflation peaked at 9% most recently. While Harris acknowledges that though the current experience “wasn’t as severe, some of the lessons were the same.” Harris emphasizes that monetary policy is the primary tool for combating inflation, stating that the Fed will “keep interest rates […]

What April’s CPI data could mean for Fed rate cuts, plus opportunities for investors

All eyes are on April’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, as it will reveal details about the current state of inflation among consumers. SEI (SEIC) CIO Jim Smigiel joins Market Domination to break down what investors should expect from Wednesday’s CPI print and what it could signal for the Fed’s next moves. “We have three hot prints in a row, as most investors are aware, and the Fed is really running out of room here in order to deliver the cuts that I think most investors would love to see,” Smigiel tells Josh Lipton and Julie Hyman. He anticipates April’s numbers to be slightly weaker, adding that he’s bearish on […]

WallStreetBets moderator: Retail trading is back, and the market will see more volatility

Meme stocks like GameStop (GME) and AMC Entertainment (AMC) are surging in interest after Keith Gill, who goes by “Roaring Kitty” on X (formerly Twitter), posted on social media for the first time in three years. Gill was in part responsible for the meme stock frenzy perpetuated by retail traders in 2021. Head Moderator of r/WallStreetBets Noor Al joins Market Domination Overtime to give insight into the renewed interest in meme stocks and a potential influx of retail trading. When asked if this is just a fad, Al responds: “I think we’ve actually seen the build-up for today’s activity over the past two weeks, and even just three days ago […]

Real estate investing opportunities: Analyst talks industrial, specialty, and multifamily plays

With so much uncertainty in the market, US Equities (^GSPC, ^DJI, ^IXIC) can be tricky to navigate. Investors may want to consider alternatives to traditional stocks. Bluerock Head of Market Research & Strategy Miguel Sosa joins Wealth! to share key reasons to narrow in on private markets, especially when it comes to real estate and credit. Sosa explains that Bluerock’s particular interest is in the industrial, specialty, and multi-family sectors of private real estate : “We like the specialty sector because it’s such a unique space that’s not too correlated to the economic cycle. So for example, if you think of data centers, data centers sit in the specialty sector, […]

US revokes export licenses for Huawei’s chip suppliers: FT

The Biden administration revoked export licenses from Intel (INTC) and Qualcomm (QCOM) for the supply of chips to Chinese tech company Huawei, according to a report from the Financial Times. Market Domination Anchors Jared Blikre and Josh Lipton break down the latest developments for these chip companies and what it means for their stocks moving forward.About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com – Download the Yahoo Finance app on Apple (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) or Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO) – Follow Yahoo Finance […]

TikTok sues the US government, claiming ban violates First Amendment

In April, President Biden signed legislation that compels ByteDance, the parent company of social media platform TikTok, to either divest from the popular app or face the possibility of a nationwide ban in the US. However, TikTok is not backing down without a fight, as the company has brought its own lawsuit against the US government, arguing that the potential ban on the platform violates First Amendment free speech rights. Yahoo Finance Legal Reporter Alexis Keenan breaks down the details of the lawsuit and whether it falls under free speech protections. About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced […]

Elon Musk talks birth rates, AI safety, and intelligence — but not Tesla

Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk spoke at the 27th Annual Milken Conference about a wide range of topics, except the company’s recent layoffs and robotaxi plans. Yahoo Finance Reporter Yasmin Khorram joins The Morning Brief from the Annual Milken Global Institute Conference to break down the top takeaways from Musk’s comments. #youtube #ElonMusk #ai About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com – Download the Yahoo Finance app on Apple (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) or Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO) – Follow Yahoo Finance on […]

Starbucks’ fix needs to begin at home, former CEO Howard Schultz says

Starbucks (SBUX) saw its worst post-earnings performance since 2000 last week after its second quarter earnings fell short of Wall Street’s estimates. Following the disappointing results, former CEO Howard Schultz wrote on LinkedIn, “The company’s fix needs to begin at home,” pointing to US operations as “the primary reason for the company’s fall from grace.” Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma breaks down how both Schultz and the Street are losing confidence in the beverage giant. All eyes are on Starbucks’ pricing strategy as sales struggle. CFO Rachel Ruggeri told Yahoo Finance that the company has no plans to lower its prices despite analysts’ skepticism that Starbucks will be able […]

Skilled workers are feeling anxious about their jobs, economist says

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ jobs report revealed that the US economy added 175,000 jobs in April, below expectations of 240,000, with annual wage growth also below expectations at 3.9%. Although numbers came in below expectations, some sectors fared better than others when adding jobs and increasing wages. Glassdoor Chief Economist Aaron Terrazas joins The Morning Brief to give insight into the April jobs report and how it paints a picture of the current job market landscape. Terrazas elaborates on the type of companies that are hiring and where wages stand: “They’re two very different groups of companies right now. Companies that hire kind of workers with graduate degrees, […]

How a 4-day workweek could help with employee burnout

According to a February 2023 Future Forum global survey, 42% of workers feel burned out. Employers are increasingly seeking opportunities to prioritize their employees’ work-life balance. 4 Day Week Global Research Director Alex Pang joins Wealth! to discuss whether a four-day workweek could be the solution. Pang explains that a reduced workweek benefits both the employer and the employee, as productivity and retention rise while overall burnout decreases. “What we’re finding is there are ways of using technology better, of making improvements in things like meetings…that allow you to create time that you can give back to people while also making work time itself more productive and effective,” he tells […]