While monthly jobs reports often grab headlines, savvy investors are increasingly looking beyond employment figures to a broader array of economic indicators for a more nuanced understanding of market health. Two such crucial metrics, Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation and the Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), are currently providing critical
The financial markets are abuzz with renewed speculation regarding a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, following the release of a surprisingly weak July jobs report. This critical economic data, which revealed sluggish labor market growth and downward revisions to previous months' figures, has significantly altered the landscape
The second-quarter earnings season for 2025 is drawing to a close, revealing a complex and often contradictory landscape for Corporate America. While some sectors, particularly technology, have demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, others have faced significant headwinds, painting a picture of a "mixed bag" amidst persistent market volatility. This period
Stocks slipped Tuesday as fresh economic data reignited stagflation fears on Wall Street, overshadowing a blowout quarter from Palantir Technologies Inc.
Construction equipment company Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $16.57 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.72 per share was 3.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
