The bond market bounces higher after the better-than-expected September jobs report indicated the labor market may be stronger than previously expected. George Catrambone, head of fixed income and head of trading at DWS Group, joins Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton on Market Domination to outline his view that the Federal Reserve’s September 50 basis cut may have been preemptive and what it means for the fixed income market going forward. He says the Fed may have been too eager to cut 50 basis points at the September meeting, explaining, “I think they were in front, and I think it’s too early to call it a policy error. But the data […]
Middle Eastern conflict has escalated following Iran’s missile strike on Israel on Tuesday. Eurasia Group Founder & President Ian Bremmer joins Market Domination to discuss the aftermath of this intensifying geopolitical situation. Bremmer notes that Iran’s strike on Israel was “significantly greater” and posed considerably more danger than the strike back in April, when the Iranians sought to retaliate for the assassination of a leader in Tehran. He points out that the strike on Israel was telegraphed to the Americans, allowing Israel to implement defenses and safety measures. As a result, Bremmer observes, “it was very hard for Iranians to cause any significant damage.” “They clearly tried to meet in […]
#travel #fall #autumn #yahoofinance If summer travel was too pricey for you, it may be worth considering traveling during the fall. Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Kerry Hannon joins Wealth! to break down some of the top destinations for fall travel and how you can secure the best deals. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Wealth! This post was written by Melanie Riehl Yahoo Finance: Market Coverage, Stocks, & Business News 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 […]
New data from Principal reveals that less than 50% of Americans believe they can manage their current finances while also planning for the future. Principal’s President of Retirement & Income Solutions Chris Littlefield discusses why this perception may not reflect reality for most people. Littlefield points out that inflation has significantly impacted American consumers. The combination of rising prices and the depletion of pandemic savings is causing individuals to “really feel that stress,” he says. While many Americans may feel that saving for retirement while managing current finances is unattainable, Littlefield notes there is still “a big effort” among Americans to save. However, Littlefield highlights a concerning gender gap in […]
The Federal Reserve’s recent 50 basis point rate cut in September has investors speculating about the central bank’s future rate-cutting path as the November meeting approaches. With rates trending downward, Claris Financial Advisors Founder Lee Baker joins Wealth! to discuss the impact of lower rates on personal finances. Baker explains that rate cuts have a dual effect on individual finances. First, they lead to lower returns on savings accounts, including high-yield options. Second, they result in reduced interest rates on debt, potentially allowing individuals to save more on their borrowings. For those with high-yield savings accounts, Baker advises careful consideration of financial needs before making any changes to investment strategies. […]
