Know The Difference Minute

Country cross-currents 22.06.2023 1:00 ↓

Different markets in different countries have their own dynamics. That’s where there can be a diversification benefit to investing globally.

Crystal ball or bowling ball? 21.06.2023 0:58 ↓

The Fed's statements about what they *plan* on doing is referred to as “forward guidance.” But, their forward guidance is only as good as their forecasts.

The light at the end of the tunnel for housing? 20.06.2023 0:59 ↓

Maybe the housing market is  beginning to roar back, but investors should be careful. 

Two-speed economy 15.06.2023 1:02 ↓

Consumers are doing well, but industrial activity isn’t so hot.

Skip? Or skid? 14.06.2023 1:01 ↓

The market knows the Fed is flying blind and pushing things too far runs the risk of causing the economy to skid to a stop. 

CPI. Far from the target. 13.06.2023 0:59 ↓

Inflation ramped up in 2021 and crested above 9% in June 2022. The year-on-year inflation reading of 4% in May is better, but still not good. 

Job hoarding. It's a thing. 08.06.2023 1:00 ↓

Employers are maintaining headcounts even as demand softens. 

More Miss Maisel 07.06.2023 1:01 ↓

If the writer’s strike stretches to late August, scripted shows stay on the sidelines. Without new content, many will spend more time with Prime Video, Hulu, Max, and Netflix. 

Scammers be scamming 06.06.2023 1:03 ↓

If AI can fake a song from Drake and The Weeknd, suddenly, the kidnapped kid or grandchild in jail scam gets a lot more believable. 

Party's over for the student loan payment pause 01.06.2023 1:02 ↓

Reality is going to bite hard for up to 44 million borrowers or about 17% of the US adult population. 

When plenty of open jobs isn't good news 31.05.2023 1:02 ↓

Today’s JOLTS report has 10.1 million openings in April, the most since January. That was unexpected and a setback for the Fed. 

Nvidia hits a $1 Trillion market cap 30.05.2023 1:01 ↓

The chipmaker joins the likes of Apple, Microsoft, and Meta, but not everyone gets to stay in the Trillion-Dollar Club. 

Nvidia and a lesson from 1849 25.05.2023 1:00 ↓

During the 1849 Gold Rush, the ones who made the real money weren’t out panning for gold. They were the ones selling the picks and shovels to those panning for gold. 

Paycheck to paycheck on $100,000 24.05.2023 1:00 ↓

Almost 49% are stretched—and it’s up from 42% last year. 

The X-date. Sooner than later? 23.05.2023 0:58 ↓

Treasury Department officials have asked federal agencies to find wiggle room for payments due before early June in a move to conserve cash. 

The 'people of Walmart' are becoming younger and richer 18.05.2023 1:01 ↓

For a snapshot of the American consumer, take a look at Walmart and their 4600 stores.  

The insane levels of theft at Target 17.05.2023 1:02 ↓

Over $1 billion in losses this year due to sticky fingers. 

Consumer debt passes $17 trillion 16.05.2023 0:56 ↓

Balances at least 90 days delinquent are up year over year. Credit card delinquencies are rising. So are delinquencies for auto loans. 

Credit card crumble? 11.05.2023 0:57 ↓

Roughly 29% of households earning less than $50,000 a year are using credit cards to finance their spending.

Lots Of AI Talk 11.05.2023 1:00 ↓

Investors fall in love easily with new technology. Let's see if that's the case with Google's new chatbot Palm2.

Too many meetings 09.05.2023 0:59 ↓

There are 3 times as many meetings and video calls since February of 2020. 

Rate hike Wednesday 03.05.2023 0:55 ↓

Is it possible to cool the labor market without spiking unemployment? Powell says yes—but it would be "against history". 

Job growth is slowing 02.05.2023 0:58 ↓

Hot labor adds to high inflation. But for the 3rd month in a row, the number of available jobs has fallen--now at the lowest level since May of 2021. 

Fewer job postings for White Collar jobs? 27.04.2023 1:02 ↓

According to Indeed , companies are posting fewer jobs, particularly for white-collar roles in software, human resources, banking, and finance .