Fed Governor Kugler backs caution on rates; Kashkari expects only two or three cuts

Fed Governor Kugler backs caution on rates; Kashkari expects only two or three cuts

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said Wednesday inflation is showing solid signs of slowing down, but she is not ready yet to start lowering interest rates. In her first major policy address since being confirmed to the Board of Governors in September 2023, Kugler said three factors are converging to ease inflation pressures: moderating wage … Read more

Tech layoffs continue to hit

Tech layoffs continue to hit

FAANG stocks displayed at the Nasdaq. Adam Jeffery | CNBC This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to know today Stocks … Read more

No letup in tech layoffs

No letup in tech layoffs

Justin Tallis | AFP via Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to know today Stocks advanceU.S. stocks gained … Read more

Wall Street anxious over Fed concerns

Wall Street anxious over Fed concerns

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the headquarters of the Federal Reserve on January 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Federal Reserve announced today that interest rates will remain unchanged.  Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC … Read more

Hemang Jani: Here’s why Hemang Jani is bullish on NBFC stocks

Hemang Jani: Here’s why Hemang Jani is bullish on NBFC stocks

“But, the whole consensus, if you look at, let us say, for example, a company like GAIL or Petronet, everybody has a sell call, but the company is delivering, ROE is at 20-22%, then at some point people will want to participate there,” says Hemang Jani, Independent Market Expert. We were just debating earlier today … Read more

Wall Street rattled over Fed worries

Wall Street rattled over Fed worries

A trader works, as a screen displays a news conference by Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell following the Fed rate announcement, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 31, 2024.  Brendan McDermid | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets … Read more

Mortgage rates back over 7%, as stronger economic data rolls in

Mortgage rates back over 7%, as stronger economic data rolls in

This photo taken on Aug. 22, 2023 shows an advertisement in front of a real estate for sales in Millbrae, California, the United States. The sales of previously owned homes in the United States dropped 2.2 percent in July from June to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.07 million units, the National Association of … Read more

Turkey’s new central bank governor seen as a ‘credible choice’

Turkey’s new central bank governor seen as a ‘credible choice’

Newly appointed Governor of Turkish Central Bank, Fatih Karahan is seen in Ankara, Turkey on February 04, 2024.  Emin Sansar | Anadolu | Getty Images Turkey’s newly appointed central bank governor Fatih Karahan has his work cut out for him, named to the job by presidential decree over the weekend after the sudden resignation of … Read more

A scorching start for U.S. jobs growth

A scorching start for U.S. jobs growth

A “Now Hiring” sign at Jamba Juice in San Francisco, California, US, on Monday, June 26, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they … Read more

U.S. jobs growth kicked off with a bang

U.S. jobs growth kicked off with a bang

A “Now Hiring” sign at an Advance Auto Parts store in San Leandro, California, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no … Read more