IVW News and Press, iShares S&P 500 Growth From 02/17/24

2024-02-17 02:10:00 ET Summary Our annual global real GDP forecast for 2024 has been revised up from 2.3% to 2.5%. Global PMI data continues to point to a gradual improvement in economic conditions. Core inflation rates have continued to fall but the outlook is more unce...

2024-02-17 01:45:39 ET Summary The Federal Reserve's future policy rate of interest remains uncertain, causing concern among investors. Actual inflation exceeded projections, leading to a sharp drop in US stock markets, which was later reversed. The Federal Reserve continues t...

2024-02-17 01:36:50 ET Summary Long leading indicators are showing signs of improvement, particularly in interest rates and credit spreads. Housing indicators are mixed, with mortgage rates and applications showing some improvement, but real estate loans declining. Short leadi...

2024-02-16 20:35:00 ET Summary The January Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index inflation reports both came in hotter than expected - underscoring the challenge of reaching the Fed's 2% inflation target. Policymakers have repeatedly noted the need for additional evidence ...

2024-02-16 13:11:48 ET Summary Inflation swaps suggest that headline CPI will rise toward 3.2% in April and remain at 3% in May. Financial conditions and contracting spreads have allowed inflation and the economy to reaccelerate. The bond market is willing to take on extra ris...

2024-02-16 12:09:57 ET More on Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF: XLK ETF: A Better Way To Invest In Microsoft But Volatility Comes First XLK: Prepare For Volatility As Mega-Cap Tech Earnings Take Center Stage Prepare For What May Be An Epic Chance To Buy Big Tech......

2024-02-16 11:45:22 ET More on S&P 500 Index: Quiet End To A Busy Week January Retail Sales Collapse - The First Sign Of A Recession? The Inflation Report Doesn't Really Change Anything Nasdaq, S&P, Dow trade lower as more inflation data hits the mark...

2024-02-16 03:36:12 ET Summary January retail sales unexpectedly decreased by 0.8% from December 2023, potentially signaling an economic slowdown or recession. Interest rate-sensitive cyclical sectors, such as building materials and furniture, are down year-over-year, suggesting t...

2024-02-16 00:30:00 ET Summary With the S&P 500 pulling back in the past week, sentiment has likewise taken a less optimistic tone. This week's AAII sentiment survey showed 42.2% of respondents report as bullish, compared to 49% one week ago. Meanwhile, bearish sentiment t...

2024-02-15 02:00:00 ET Summary Cost or quality of labor (combined) accounts for the largest share of small business problems at 31% of firms. Inflation ranks highly among small businesses, but this reading has improved markedly since peaking at 37% in July 2022. Stealing from ...