Fed’s Brainard argues for capping interest rate levels during the next downturn
Lael Brainard, Federal Reserve Governor Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Federal Reserve should consider capping the level of interest rates the next time it is confronted with future economic downturns, Fed Governor Lael Brainard said Tuesday. As...
US new home sales fall in October; September revised higher
Workers install roof trusses on a home under construction in Vineyard, Utah. George Frey | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sales of new U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly fell in October following recent strong gains, but the overall housing market remains supported...
US consumer confidence falls for fourth consecutive month
Consumer confidence dipped for a fourth straight month in November as economic conditions weaken toward the end of 2019, data released Tuesday by The Conference Board shows. The board’s consumer confidence index dipped to 125.5 this month. That’s down from...
Home price gains accelerate in September, S&P Case-Shiller Index says
A prospective home buyer is shown a home by a real estate agent in Coral Gables, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images After shrinking for much of this year, home price gains are now growing again. On a national level,...
European markets open slightly lower as US, China trade negotiators hold phone call
European markets opened slightly lower on Tuesday, despite optimism over progress in the U.S.-China trade dispute. The pan-European Stoxx 600 slipped 0.1% below the flatline in early trade, with travel and leisure stocks dropping 2% as most sectors and major...
Bitcoin sinks to lowest level since May, falling $3,000 in a month as China accelerates crackdown
People walk past a board with the logo of Bitcoin in a street in Yerevan, Armenia September 9, 2019. Anton Vaganov | Reuters What a tough month it has been for bitcoin. The world’s most popular cryptocurrency sank to $6,558.14...
Recession risks are abating, top economist says
A top Wall Street economist is lowering his recession forecast. But Barclays’ Michael Gapen warns it’s too early to give the U.S. economy the all-clear. “We do need to get over some of these hurdles that are a problem for...
This year’s calendar shortchanges retailers this holiday shopping season
Shoppers pack an aisle during a Black Friday sale at a Target store, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Newport, Ky. John Minchillo | AP (This story is part of the Weekend Brief edition of the Evening Brief newsletter. To sign...
Investors are left to wonder if the stock market rally is resting or rolling over
(This story is part of the Weekend Brief edition of the Evening Brief newsletter. To sign up for CNBC’s Evening Brief, click here.) This month has become a sideways “slowvember” slide in recent weeks, with stocks remarkably steady near record...
Markets may get a boost from cheery Black Friday consumer sentiment, seasonal strength
Santa Claus waves to the crowd during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Getty Images It’s Thanksgiving time, and investors’ thoughts turn to holiday shopping and a year end Santa rally in the stock market. Some analysts...
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