VTI News and Press, Vanguard Total Stock Market From 08/10/23

2023-08-10 09:55:11 ET Summary Headline and Core CPI were in line with expectations. Volatile one-off items helped keep core CPI down. Disinflation has been very bullish for stocks. However, going forward, CPI may cease to be a tailwind for the financial markets. ...

2023-08-10 09:50:19 ET Summary The consumer price index rose 0.2% in July and was up 3.2% from one year ago, in line with expectations. Excluding food and energy, core CPI increased 4.7% YOY, a slight cooling from June and lower than expected. The shelter component remains sti...

2023-08-10 09:40:38 ET Summary July CPI verified in line with expectations, marking the lowest annual increase in U.S. inflation since October 2021. The market perceives a reduced likelihood of imminent rate hikes by the Fed after the CPI data release. I have a bullish outlook...

2023-08-10 09:25:28 ET Summary The consumer nowcast system analyzes consumers' ability to spend and predicts recessions based on their spending patterns. Real consumer earnings have been increasing since June of last year, indicating a positive outlook for consumer spending. R...

2023-08-08 21:50:15 ET Summary Short-term performance results can offer additional profits and may be correlated with long-term performance. Evaluating different segments of the market allows for adjustments in portfolio holdings. Large-cap growth funds have been performing we...

2023-08-08 11:38:01 ET Summary The S&P 500 Index is experiencing its first meaningful pullback in months, with a potential 5-10% correction on the horizon. Rising interest rates impact the economy and could lead to a more significant slowdown in the coming months. Mortgage...

2023-08-08 09:11:50 ET Summary Market consensus expects a 0.2% increase in both headline and core CPI for July, supporting the view of a disinflationary soft-landing. The Cleveland Fed's Inflation Nowcast predicts a higher increase in both headline and core CPI for July at 0.4%, i...

2023-08-05 07:00:00 ET Summary Wall Street reacts negatively to the downgrading of the U.S.'s credit rating by Fitch Ratings. Earnings preview for Alibaba, Disney, Palantir, and UPS, with a focus on key updates and questions for each company. CPI and PPI data releases expected...

2023-08-04 18:47:07 ET Summary The Federal Reserve needs to understand and accept the seriousness of the recent downgrade of U.S. debt by Fitch Ratings. The Federal Reserve has its role to play in the upcoming deluge of federal debt that is forecast and must move to play a role in...

2023-08-04 09:50:06 ET Summary The July employment report revealed a rise of 187,000 jobs, slightly below forecasts. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.5%. Wage gains were solid, posing potential problems for the goldilocks narrative on Wall Street, but a lower hours-worked figure ...