AFSM News and Press, First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF From 07/12/24

2024-07-12 09:20:00 ET Summary We remain constructive on equities based on three general observations - investors’ renewed focus on corporate earnings, the gradual broadening of the stock market and the continuing global industrial rebound. In the near future, we expect fur...

2024-07-12 07:30:00 ET Summary Exports remained well-supported by strength in autos and semiconductors, but imports slid amid modest demand in June. China's June exports grew by 8.6% year-on-year to USD 307.8bn, which came broadly in line with forecasts. In terms of product ex...

2024-07-12 06:28:00 ET Summary Federal Reserve policymakers closely watch core inflation data for signs of cooling, and June offered a second straight month of surprisingly low readings in the core CPI. Looking at the overall CPI data and trends, we don’t believe Juneȁ...

2024-07-12 05:16:00 ET Summary Thursday’s CPI report was a big downside surprise as more signs of disinflation appeared across the economy. Core CPI rose 0.06% in June, which brought the annualized rate to 3.27%. Core services were actually negative in June, the first time ...

2024-07-12 04:50:00 ET Summary The evidence supporting multiple Fed rate cuts is now solid. Owners' equivalent rent makes up about one-third of the CPI index and this has been adding significantly to the rise in the CPI index until this month. Treasury yields tend to track inf...

2024-07-12 04:12:00 ET Summary US CPI has settled down to rate-cut territory. First May, now June. Ahead July, and if that’s in the same vein, Treasuries can continue to anticipate cuts from the Fed. The ECB will unlikely commit to a September cut next week, but will al...

2024-07-12 03:50:00 ET Summary US economic growth has been good, but it could have been so much better had businesses not been as cautious on investment. Economic and political uncertainty and high borrowing costs appear to be the main reasons for businesses not wanting to put mon...

2024-07-12 00:15:00 ET Summary Inflation cooled for a third straight month in June, dropping to its lowest level in a year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the headline figure for the Consumer Price Index fell to 3.0% year-over-year, while core CPI cooled to 3.3%. ...

2024-07-11 22:55:00 ET Summary The June CPI reading puts the Federal Reserve (Fed) on the path for a September rate cut. June’s number shows a broad weakening in price pressures and is a convincing and consistent sign that inflation has resumed its downward path. Headli...

2024-07-11 13:36:00 ET Summary Companies will be updating their annual revenue and earnings guidance, providing tangible outlooks for the U.S. and global economies. The FOMC’s outlook for inflation has become more uncertain, despite the need for more certainty about inflati...