Will U.S. Economy Stabilize In Q2 2024 After 2 Quarterly Downshifts?

Preliminary estimates of second quarter US GDP activity suggest output may stabilize after two straight quarters of slower growth. Read More

US economy grew slower than expected at the start of 2024

Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of goods and services produced across the economy, grew at a 1.6% annualized rate during the first quarter. Read More

US Economic Growth Slows Significantly In First Quarter

The US economy cooled markedly in the first three months this year, expanding less than anticipated as consumer spending and exports decelerated, according to government data released on Thursday. Read More

US inflation increases moderately; consumer spending boosts Q2 outlook

U.S. monthly inflation rose moderately in March, but stubbornly higher costs for housing and utilities suggested the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates elevated for a while. Read More

US first quarter GDP slows more than expected, but inflation keeps rising

Compared to the fourth quarter, the deceleration in real GDP in the first quarter primarily reflected decelerations in consumer spending ... investments in the housing sector will stay tepid ... Read More

GDP growth for 2023 revised higher to 4.6%

PETALING JAYA: An uneven global economic slowdown is seen in the second half of 2023 (2H23) with a recession in the United States likely in the fourth quarter (4Q23), according to CGS-CIMB Research. Read More

A June BoC cut ‘seems unrealistic’: Scotiabank’s chief economist on where rates, the economy and housing prices are heading

Ahead of next week’s release of the February GDP data, The Globe and Mail spoke with Scotiabank’s chief economist Jean-François Perrault, who discussed his economic growth forecasts, perspectives on ... Read More

Futures Pointing To Sharply Lower Open On Wall Street

Economists had expected GDP to jump by 2.5 percent. The notable slowdown in GDP growth primarily reflected decelerations in consumer spending ... news initially contributed to an extended rebound on ... Read More

Taiwan's Economy Seen Expanding 5.6% in First Quarter on Strong Exports: Reuters Poll

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's trade-dependent economy likely grew faster in the first quarter, supported by a rebound in exports ... slipping back to 3.5% in the second quarter, but let's see ... Read More

The BoC is ‘far more optimistic than us’: TD’s Beata Caranci on where economic growth, interest rates, real estate and stocks are heading

The Globe and Mail spoke with TD’s chief economist Beata Caranci, who shared her views on the economy, interest rate cuts and implications for bond and stock markets. Read More

Mastercard (MA) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Mastercard. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2025 $370 calls on Mastercard and short January 2025 $380 calls on Mastercard ... Read More

Fears interest rates could be hiked in 2024

“It looks like the economy is wandering off the RBA’s ‘narrow path’ which is great news for business ... Although local consumer spending remains weak, employment growth and the labour ... Read More