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2 Financial Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in 2023 and 1 to Remove

After the hotter-than-expected jobs data, monthly inflation rose marginally in January, indicating that the Fed still needs to raise interest rates for some time to achieve its target. This could benefit financial companies as they usually benefit from a rising interest rate environment. Therefore, it could be wise to add…

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Recession Proof Your Portfolio in 2023 With These 3 Stocks

With the hotter-than-expected inflation, robust jobs data, and raised prospects of higher interest rates, the risk of a recession does not seem to be going away anytime soon. Hence, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong stocks, Walmart (WMT), HCA Healthcare (HCA), and Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE), that could…

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1 ETF to Continue to Avoid or Sell Short Until Further Notice

Cathie Wood’s actively managed ETF ARK Innovation (ARKK) has lost more than 40% over the past year, as its tech stock holdings have been hit hard amid broad market sell-offs triggered by rising interest rates and slowing economic growth. The fund is expected to continue its downtrend since the Fed…

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Fed's Barkin: 'Slow progress' on inflation, sees more hikes

A top Federal Reserve official is downplaying recent signs that the economy is strengthening, but also said he is prepared to keep raising interest rates in smaller increments as often as needed to quell inflation

The Independent UK

3 of the Hottest ETFs to Buy Right Now

After January’s mixed CPI report followed the hotter-than-expected jobs data, the Fed might be forced to raise its benchmark interest rates to control inflation, spelling trouble for the economy and the stock market. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise for investors to buy quality ETFs Vanguard Total Bond Market…

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NatWest Group sees profits surge to £5.1bn

RBS owner hails 'considerable progress against our strategic goals'

Insider UK

The Lowe road – the RBA is treading a 'narrow path' between inflation and recession

It’s a tough time for central bankers the world over, but especially for Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe.

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The RBA’s ‘narrow path’ on inflation and interest rates: six things we learned from Philip Lowe

When the governor and colleagues faced the economics committee, rates were the focus – how high will they go, and will they stall the economy?

The Guardian - AU

RBA boss Philip Lowe says rate rises hurting households, indications are they will go higher

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has given a strong indication more interest rate rises are on the cards despite nine back-to-back rises causing many households significant pain and leaving them struggling to make repayments on their mortgages.

ABC News

Americans are drowning in credit card debt thanks to inflation and soaring interest rates

As Americans' credit card balances soared at the end of 2022, delinquencies started to creep up as well.

Fortune

Jobless applications fall again despite Fed push on rates

Fewer Americans filed for jobless benefits last week, more evidence that the Federal Reserve’s efforts to loosen the labor market by raising interest rates hasn’t taken hold

The Independent UK

ACCC asking why banks are slow to lift interest rates on savings accounts

The landscape for Australian savings rates is changing fast as banks begin to relent after the RBA’s February interest rate hike.

The New Daily

Asian shares jump, boosted by a strong reading on US retail

Asian shares have advanced, cheered on by a stronger reading than expected on U.S. retail sales that set off a Wall Street rally

The Independent UK

SET, Asian bourses extend losses on US inflation

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) extended its losses on Wednesday along with other Asian bourses after the US reported sticky inflation, increasing the likelihood the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated.

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US retail sales jump by most in nearly two years in broad gain

U.S. retail sales rose in January by the most in nearly two years, signaling robust consumer demand that could bolster the Federal Reserve’s resolve to keep raising interest rates in the face of persistent inflation.

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3 Stocks to Keep in Your Portfolio for the Next 25 Years

Still-elevated inflation and a robust job market will likely keep the Federal Reserve officials on track to raise interest rates in the upcoming months. Amid ongoing market uncertainties, investors could consider adding fundamentally sound stocks, Visa (V), Cigna Corp. (CI), and Molina Healthcare (MOH), to their portfolios for long-term returns.…

Daily Record

Cost of living pressure on household budgets remains as inflation falls to 10.1%

Money writer Linda Howard, answers your questions and comments on the impact of inflation on cost of living on February 16.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: RBA boss defends job at Senate grilling; public school enrolments drop; and a sit-down with Lidia Thorpe

Philip Lowe tells Senate estimates interest rates will continue to rise, ‘but how far they need to go, we’re still unsure’

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The Guardian - AU

How high will Lowe go? Five things we learned from RBA governor’s parliament appearance

Philip Lowe tells Senate estimates that interest rates must keep rising to tame ‘corrosive’ inflation – and he is not resigning

Bangkok Post

Inflation slowing, no need for big rate hikes - central bank

Thailand's inflation will likely slow down this year and there is no need for the central bank to raise interest rates aggressively like other countries, Bank of Thailand (BoT) deputy governor Mathee Supapongse said on Wednesday.

AAP

Strong bank profits a 'positive', says RBA boss

The Reserve Bank governor has defended robust profits made by banks and says higher rates will eventually start eroding their earnings.

The Guardian - AU

Philip Lowe says interest rate rises painful but for the best, predicting more to come

Inflation is dangerous, corrosive and hurts people, RBA governor tells Senate estimates

The New Daily

RBA boss reveals ‘disturbing’ letters from families as mortgage bills skyrocket

Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe has revealed he's received a series of "disturbing" letters from families about their financial hardships.

ABC News

RBA boss Philip Lowe defends record bank profits as he flags further rate hikes

Philip Lowe says it is important in the long term to have "strong" banks that are turning a profit, even though it may be hard to hear for people in the grip of skyrocketing mortgage repayments.

ABC News

Interest rates bite sea freight demand as food growers prepare export plans

Food such as grapes, citrus, and grain may be shipped to more overseas markets this year due to a drop in global sea freight rates.

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