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Powell making speech today - what's the expectation?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak today at The Economic Club of Chicago, addressing key economic concerns amid heightened uncertainty. **Key Points:** * **Tariffs and Inflation:** Recent tariff policies have introduced volatility, leading to concerns about potential inflationary pressures. While some tariffs have been temporarily suspended, others, …
Recession-proof stocks
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. …
US Tech - what else is there?
As an Australian who ignores my local market. I want to ask other non-US residents, do you see any other global pick outside US tech, be it in Europe or Asia. I'm personally adding the magnificent 7 (Nvidia overweight), data centers (VRT) plus Mastercard & Visa. I'll keep adding smaller …
China open to talk if US shows respect.
Source: Bloomberg terminal. “China wants the US to show more respect by reining in disparging remarks by members of Trumps cabinet before agreeing to trade talks. Beijing also wants a more consistent us position and a wilingness to address China’s concers around American sanctions and Taiwan. China wants the US …
r/Stocks Daily Discussion Wednesday - Apr 16, 2025
These daily discussions run from Monday to Friday including during our themed posts. Some helpful links: * [Finviz](https://finviz.com/quote.ashx?t=spy) for charts, fundamentals, and aggregated news on individual stocks * [Bloomberg market news](https://www.bloomberg.com/markets) * StreetInsider news: * [Market Check](https://www.streetinsider.com/Market+Check) - Possibly why the market is doing what it's doing including sudden spikes/dips …
U.S. Plans to Use Tariff Negotiations to Isolate China
Scott Bessent wants to propose that [trading partners are to limit China’s involvement in their economies in exchange for concessions on reciprocal tariffs](https://archive.is/GxECZ#selection-2479.19-2479.153). I think this is a tough sell, specially after the "Liberation Day" fiasco and all the backtracking and about face that this administration has done so far …
WH reported that a dialogue on trade issues has begun between Washington and Beijing. Dialogue is being conducted through Intermediaries!
US Department of Commerce also reported that a "nascent" dialogue on trade issues has begun between Washington and Beijing. This dialogue is being conducted through intermediaries. White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said that the number of countries reaching out to the United States for trade tariff negotiations …
Do you think the US and China stock markets are going to move in lockstep as long as trade war is still going on?
I think these 2 countries can only have a win-win or lose-lose scenario, and their stock makets seem to be reacting to news the same way these days. From a portfolio diversification perspective, they are highly correlated. What are your thoughts?
WH: China now faces up to 245% imports
White House: China now faces up to a 245% tariff on imports to the United States as a result of its retaliatory actions. source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-ensures-national-security-and-economic-resilience-through-section-232-actions-on-processed-critical-minerals-and-derivative-products/
Where to find information
Where do you go to find your news + general updates for financial info? Still newish to the game. Usually there is your general news outlets however I am aware that mainstream media has turned to sh\*t and can be wonky. Is there a news channel, youtube outlet that you …