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The hidden dangers of the Great Index Fund Takeover – Bloomberg Businessweek
The hidden dangers of the Great Index Fund TakeoverBloomberg BusinessweekThe Big Three—BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street—are the most important players in corporate America. Whether they like it or not. Read the full storyShared from Apple News
U.S. payrolls trail forecasts; wages rise least since mid-2018 – Bloomberg
U.S. payrolls trail forecasts; wages rise least since mid-2018BloombergThe U.S. labor market ended the year with less momentum, as payroll gains cooled by more than forecast and wages rose at the weakest annual pace since 2018, even as unemployment held at a...
What to watch the markets for in the week ahead – Yahoo Finance
What to watch the markets for in the week aheadYahoo FinanceIn a busy week ahead, investors will monitor the rising tensions in the Middle East and the December jobs report. Read the full storyShared from Apple News
U.S. manufacturing plunges deeper into recession – CNN Business
U.S. manufacturing plunges deeper into recessionCNN BusinessAmerica's manufacturing downturn isn't letting up. Factory activity contracted for the fifth consecutive month in December, registering a worse drop than expected. Read the full storyShared from Apple News
U.S. jobless claims dip to 222,000 to end 2019 back near a half-century low – MarketWatch
U.S. jobless claims dip to 222,000 to end 2019 back near a half-century lowMarketWatchThe number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits at the end of 2019 fell slightly, showing the pace of layoffs in the U.S. remains near a half-century low. Initial...
Poverty Grew In One-Third Of U.S. Counties Despite Strong National Economy | HuffPost
www.huffpost.com/entry/poverty-rate-us-counties_n_5dfbc63ee4b0eb2264d672f1
A ‘catastrophic’ market crash could come in 2020 if this indicator turns surprisingly south – Yahoo Finance
A 'catastrophic' market crash could come in 2020 if this indicator turns surprisingly southYahoo FinanceThe U.S. jobs market has to stay strong in 2020, or else. Read the full storyShared from Apple News
Average American family can’t afford to buy a home in 71% of country – CBS News
Average American family can’t afford to buy a home in 71% of countryCBS NewsProgress seen as mortgage rates fall and some incomes rise, but home prices expected to jump another 2.2% next year. Read the full storyShared from Apple News
The biggest risks for stocks in the new year – CNN Business
The biggest risks for stocks in the new yearCNN BusinessOptimism over a "phase one" trade deal between the United States and China is pushing stocks to record highs in the final days of the year. But Wall Street banks still believe trade is one of the biggest risks...
As stock indexes hit record heights, Guggenheim’s Minerd says we’re near a ‘Minsky moment’ and ‘silly season in risk assets’ – MarketWatch
As stock indexes hit record heights, Guggenheim’s Minerd says we’re near a ‘Minsky moment’ and ‘silly season in risk assets’MarketWatchThe prominent chief investment officer at Guggenheim Partners warns that cracks are forming in a market that has become primed by a...
The Fed is entrenched in the repo market. How does it get out? – Bloomberg
The Fed is entrenched in the repo market. How does it get out?BloombergAt the Federal Reserve, 2020 will be all about making the repo market boring again. Policy makers will find this easier said than done. Read the full storyShared from Apple News
The Repo Market: What It Is, and Why Everyone Is Talking About It Again – WSJ
www.wsj.com/articles/the-repo-market-what-it-is-and-why-everyone-is-talking-about-it-again-11568743438