Consumer Price Index rises 3.6% year-over-year in December, as anticipated.
In December, Australia’s consumer price index (CPI) showed a year-on-year increase of 3.6%, slightly up from a revised figure of 3.5% (previously 3.4%), as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday. This aligns with market expectations of a 3.6% growth rate for the period. For December, the RBA trimmed average CPI rose […]
What Will Broadcom Stock Value Be by December 2026?
Broadcom’s Stock Performance and Future Outlook In 2025, Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) had an impressive run, with its stock climbing by 49.3% after a tariff announcement. While last year was certainly bright for the company, investors are now reflecting on whether it’s a good time to buy more shares or explore other potential investment opportunities. I’m […]
Beef prices increase by 16.4% year-over-year in December inflation report
Beef Prices Surge as Stocks Reach Historic Lows Nate Lempe, President and CEO of Omaha Steaks, commented on the rising prices of beef as the holiday season approaches. He emphasized that the U.S. needs to focus on rebuilding its beef herd. Recent inflation data indicates that U.S. households are spending more on beef products like […]
Bitcoin returns to $93K following December CPI report as traders anticipate Fed pause
Bitcoin’s Recent Price Surge Following Inflation Data Bitcoin saw a bounce back to $93,000 after U.S. inflation numbers increased by 0.3% in December. This rise has heightened the belief that the Federal Reserve might not raise interest rates in their upcoming meeting. Traders are trying to balance the uptick in headline inflation with slower figures […]
Trump highlights stable December inflation figures staying at 2.7%
Inflation Stabilization According to President Trump President Donald Trump is highlighting new statistics indicating that inflation has remained steady over the past month. In a social media post, he remarked, “Screw it: US inflation is great (low!).” This statement came shortly after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. […]
December CPI inflation affected by absence of data due to government shutdown
Discussion on Small Business Challenges Amid Economic Pressures A panel discussion on “The Big Money Show” will delve into whether small businesses are feeling the pinch from inflation, increasing borrowing costs, and corporate dominance, especially as Wall Street profits rise while Main Street faces record-high bankruptcies. The Department of Labor is set to release the […]
The December CPI Could Present an Unexpected Challenge for Markets
This report presents a different perspective and aims to provide valuable information while also being educational. Michael Kramer is the founder of Mott Capital and has a long history in investing, with a focus on macro themes. He leverages trends and options activity to pinpoint investment opportunities for long-term growth. With over 30 years of […]
Jobless Rate Drops to 4.4% with 50,000 New Jobs in December
U.S. Labor Market Shows Moderate Growth in December The U.S. labor market maintained a steady growth pace in December, featuring a significant drop in the unemployment rate. According to the Labor Department, the economy added 50,000 jobs in December, resulting in an unemployment rate decrease to 4.4%. Economists had anticipated a gain of around 55,000 […]
Reasons Behind Broadcom’s 14.1% Drop in December
The fourth-quarter results, released on December 11, showed impressive performance, with sales and profits surpassing Wall Street’s expectations. Nonetheless, there were concerns from investors regarding management’s forecast on gross margins for the first quarter. Broadcom shares, identified under NASDAQ: AVGO, have recently faced a decline. In December, the semiconductor infrastructure software sector saw a drop […]
Expected December job cuts fall to the lowest point in 17 months, according to a report
December Layoffs Reach 17-Month Low The number of planned layoffs in December dropped to the lowest level seen in 17 months, suggesting a potential stabilization in the labor market following a wave of significant job cuts earlier this year. According to a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, U.S. employers announced a total of 35,553 […]