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Inflation rate eases to 2.4% in March, lower than expected
[https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/10/inflation-rate-eases-to-2point4percent-in-march-lower-than-expected.html](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/10/inflation-rate-eases-to-2point4percent-in-march-lower-than-expected.html) Consumer price inflation eased more than expected in March as President Donald Trump prepared to launch tariffs against U.S. trading partners, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. The consumer price index, a broad measure of goods and services costs across the U.S. economy, fell 0.1% in March, putting …
Was investing in VFV Yesterday a complete bonehead move?
Not sure why I did it, panicked and wanted to hop on. I want to hold this for 10-15Yrs minimum, but honestly reading more about the American economy today, I feel dirty for even putting money in and supporting this sham. More of a vent than anything, but feeling like …
What is the panic regarding the bond market?
So basically what the title says. During the initial market free fall I readjusted my risk tolerance in my 401k and allocated some of my assets into bonds, thinking they are less risky. I am hearing talk about the bond market scaring experts right now, however I am too dumb …
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy releases his letter to shareholders
Dear Shareholders: 2024 was a strong year for Amazon. Our total revenue grew 11% year-over-year (“YoY”) from $575B to $638B. By segment, North America revenue increased 10% YoY from $353B to $387B, International revenue grew 9% YoY from $131B to $143B, and AWS revenue increased 19% YoY, from $91B to …
r/Stocks Daily Discussion & Options Trading Thursday - Apr 10, 2025
This is the daily discussion, so anything stocks related is fine, but the theme for today is on stock options, but if options aren't your thing then just ignore the theme. Some helpful day to day links, including news: * [Finviz](https://finviz.com/quote.ashx?t=spy) for charts, fundamentals, and aggregated news on individual stocks …
Panicked in the other direction
I was observing the market closely since the tariff announcement and wanted to invest when it hits rock bottom. I didn't sell anything, I just waited it out. Today in the morning, after Trump announced the 90 day delay, I invested because the market started gaining again. If I had …
How to hedge portfolio amid this market
I have been following the news but non-active so far. But I feel, maybe I should be doing something. Some of the ideas came to my mind: 1 .Protective puts: Buying protective puts for SPY to protect my existing portfolio. The prices are quite good after yesterday's market. But I …
Can we call it an embargo now?
The US and the CCP originally tariffed each other on avarage 21% in January 2025. 84% and 125% tariffs are respectively imposed on each other making the avarage tariff rate 105% and 146%. Isn't this basically a full blown embargo?
Third Largest one day gain in the s&p 500: October 13th 2008 with a gain of 11.58%.
The market hit a low of -40% from all time highs at the time before making a 11.58% move upward in a day off of that low. This was far from bottom. In a very volatile, nonlinear fashion the market continued downward and bottomed -57% from all time in March …
BULL MARKET ON THE HORIZON: Unprecedented Growth Driven By AI and Green Energy
Stocks have shot up nearly double digits DESPITE massive tariffs imposed on China and smaller tariffs on other countries. THIS IS PROOF that stocks will continue to grow NO MATTER the macroeconomic conditions. The reason? AI and Green Energy are unprecedented technology. AI is unlimited labour, Green Energy is unlimited …