U.S. officials lead urgent rescue talks for First Republic…… JPMorgan, PNC reportedly seek to buy First Republic

U.S. officials lead urgent rescue talks for First Republic…… JPMorgan, PNC reportedly seek to buy First Republic

U.S. officials are coordinating urgent talks to rescue First Republic Bank (FRC.N) as private-sector efforts led by the bank’s advisers have yet to reach a deal, according to three sources familiar with the situation. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve are among government bodies that have in recent …

US Futures Drop as Inflation Data Cements Fed Hike:

US Futures Drop as Inflation Data Cements Fed Hike:

  azon cloud warning takes shine off robust tech reports Core PCE Inflation reinforces case for another Fed rate hike US equity futures retreated as a rally in tech stocks lost steam and persistent inflationary pressures cemented expectations for higher rates in the US and Europe. Treasuries advanced. Contracts on the S&P 500 and the …

The PCE price index rose 4.2% YoY core UP 4.6% the FED is not happy

The PCE price index rose 4.2% YoY core UP 4.6% the FED is not happy

Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased by $8.2 billion in the United States in February compared to the previous month, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said on Friday. Personal income grew by $67.9 billion or 0.3% on a monthly basis.  The PCE price index rose by 0.1% from February and 4.2% compared to March 2022. The …

Oil set for sixth monthly decline…..Novak: OPEC+ sees no need for more oil production cuts

Oil set for sixth monthly decline…..Novak: OPEC+ sees no need for more oil production cuts

West Texas Intermediate steadied near $75 a barrel after closing 0.6 percent higher on Thursday. Investors see US inflation continuing to accelerate, bolstering expectations the Federal Reserve will be forced to keep raising rates, making a recession more likely. Falling refiner profit margins in Asia are also signaling demand weakness in the biggest oil-importing region. …

US Treasury yields up after Q1 PCE inflation accelerates

US Treasury yields up after Q1 PCE inflation accelerates

United States Treasury yields rose on Thursday after the latest GDP report showed that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose by 4.2% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to a 3.7% increase documented in the fourth quarter of 2022. The core PCE inflation, which the Federal Reserve uses as its main indicator …

US Economic Growth Slows to 1.1%…… PCE Inflation Accelerated at a whopping 4.9%

US Economic Growth Slows to 1.1%……  PCE Inflation Accelerated at a whopping 4.9%

Inventories dented GDP, tempering surge in consumer spending Fed’s preferred underlying price gauge rose more than forecast US economic growth slowed in the first quarter by more than expected as tepid business investment and a pullback in inventories tempered a pickup in consumer spending. Gross domestic product rose at a 1.1% annualized rate on the …