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US Housing Market Index edges up slightly in April – but builder sentiment still negative
The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose slightly to 40 in April (from 39 in March), beating forecasts of 37, but builder sentiment remains negative. Tariffs and rising material costs are weighing heavily—60% of builders report supplier price hikes averaging 6.3%, adding about $10,900 per home. While lower mortgage rates …
US fed chair Jay Powell speaking today in Chicago, warns of decreasing growth combined with increasing and prolonged price inflation ahead
Currently happening live - key points that were interesting [https://www.ft.com/content/f0b8837a-cf49-4031-99c3-3adcb79aaeba](https://www.ft.com/content/f0b8837a-cf49-4031-99c3-3adcb79aaeba) [https://www.reuters.com/world/us/latest-updates-fed-chair-jerome-powell-speak-us-economic-outlook-2025-04-16/](https://www.reuters.com/world/us/latest-updates-fed-chair-jerome-powell-speak-us-economic-outlook-2025-04-16/) "Powell said the president’s tariffs announced so far had been 'significantly larger than anticipated', adding that 'the same was likely to be true of the economic effects, which will include higher inflation and slower growth'." Powell "later added that …
Is Archer Aviation (ACHR) quietly building long-term value?
I've been following Archer Aviation for a while, and with all the recent movement, I figured I’d share a quick analysis that might be helpful for others considering speculative growth plays. The stock saw a 3% bump on Monday, closing at $7.24 after hitting $7.46 intraday. That’s not massive, but …
Rate my Roth IRA and 529 Plan
Looking for advise on what I can do better.... 529 plan is for 8 month old son, I'm 29 years old. Roth IRA 77.83% - VTSAX 16.80% - VTIAX 529 Plan Target enrollment 2042/2043 - 2.02% US bonds - 0.19% International bonds - .08% Short term reserves - .02% Other …
When the next credit rating downgrade hits how bad will it be for US markets?
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/theres-another-us-debt-downgrade-warning-203755354.html Credit rating agencies are warning that the United States could face another downgrade in its national credit score, and several of these warnings are directly tied to policies associated with former President Trump and his current administration. Key Factors Behind Downgrade Risks: Rising Federal Debt: The U.S. national debt …
Dow falls more than 200 points, Nasdaq slides 2% as Nvidia drags tech down: Live updates
Stocks fell on Wednesday as investors assessed a stark warning from Nvidia that pressured global tech. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 330 points, or 0.4%. The S&P 500 dropped 1.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite pulled back 2.3%. Shares of Nvidia lost 6% after the chip giant said it will …
If Liquidity Translates to Bull Markets, Does that Mean You Can't Have a Bear Market for Long?
A guy at work was explaining to me that the stock market value is directly related to liquidity. By his argument, the Fed will just print (inject liquidity) and the market will return to all time highs. Does this mean long bear markets are a thing of the past? Just …
Anyone has experience with EZInvest?
Before anything, i have no experience whatsoever in the world of investments. I recently registered in EZInvest just out of curiousity and i wanted to check it out, then i got a call from that company highly encouraging me to start investing in their business, but i have no idea …
The most recession-proof stock?
Not to be morbid or anything, but I can think of no better recession-proof sector than end-of-life services. Funeral services, coffins, cemeteries, hearses, etc., etc. Is there a big, nationwide funeral company? Are there death ETFs? Can I park my money in the before-the-afterlife segment of society? Not really joking. …
Why Bitcoin Supporters So Vehemently Refuse to Think
Over the past few months, I’ve written a handful of posts on various Reddit subs criticizing Bitcoin, highlighting what seems the obvious: that Bitcoin is ultimately useless and worthless. And each time, without fail, the responses I get are so absurd and so nonsensical that it honestly leaves me stunned. …