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5:28 a.m. Today5:28 a.m. Oct. 21, 2019
- By Mark DeCambre
Oil prices set for second skid in a row as investors fret about crude demand Oil futures head lower early Monday as investors fail to shake worries that growing signs of weakness will eventually hurt demand for crude oil.
5:24 a.m. Today5:24 a.m. Oct. 21, 2019
- By Quentin Fottrell
The No. 1 highest paid, most in-demand job in every U.S. state There’s probably never been a better time since the Great Recession to start looking for a new jobThere’s probably never been a better time since the Great Recession to start looking for a new job.
5:05 a.m. Today5:05 a.m. Oct. 21, 2019
- Barrons.com
United Technologies’ Earnings Are Tomorrow. Here’s What to Expect.
There is a lot going on at United Technologies these days, making its earnings a bellwether for the entire industrial sector.
2:56 a.m. Today2:56 a.m. Oct. 21, 2019
- By Ciara Linnane
Caterpillar earnings: Expect weakness on China tensions and global economic slowdown Stock hit by a Morgan Stanley downgrade on Friday as core business faces growing headwindsCaterpillar Inc. is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings on Wednesday, and expectations are subdued as trade tensions with China persist and global economies show signs of slowing.
2:32 a.m. Today2:32 a.m. Oct. 21, 2019
- By Richard Eisenberg
The boomer generation is becoming one of haves and have-nots Wealth inequality is growing among older AmericansWealth inequality among older Americans has been increasing. Why this is, and what can be done.
2:15 a.m. Today2:15 a.m. Oct. 21, 2019
- Barrons.com
Globalization Is Ending. Investors Need to Prepare Now.
Get ready for a new world order of trade blocs and roadblocks to economic growth
2:04 a.m. Today2:04 a.m. Oct. 21, 2019
- By Peter Morici
Raise the gas tax to fix the roads — and boost the economy Infrastructure package is needed but it would take bipartisan cooperationDonald Trump should challenge the Democrats to pass a strong infrastructure spending package to fix the roads and boost the economy.
1:00 a.m. Today1:00 a.m. Oct. 21, 2019
- Barrons.com
Housing and Manufacturing Data, Taken Together, Flash a Warning Signal
The two sectors most sensitive to the state of the business cycle—home building and manufacturing—have been sending conflicting signals about the economy’s health. But their combined contribution to growth, essentially nil, is sending a message that’s rarely been seen outside of recession or war.
10:38 p.m. Oct. 20, 2019
- By William Watts
Why the stock market won’t stay down when everyone is ‘nervous’ and ‘defensive’ Subdued volatility belies October’s reputationOctober is proving to be as gentle as a kitten to stock-market investors so far, belying its history as the most volatile month of the year.
8:00 p.m. Oct. 20, 2019
- By Associated Press
Asian markets mixed amid uncertainties on Brexit, U.S.-China trade Nikkei, Hang Seng edge up in lackluster tradeAsian shares were mixed Monday amid uncertainties about Britain’s exit from the European Union and the ongoing trade conflict between the U.S. and China.
6:52 p.m. Oct. 20, 2019
- By Quentin Fottrell
Why Jennifer Aniston declined my ‘Friends’ request The actress who played Rachel Green still doesn’t do Facebook, but she just racked up nearly 15 million followers on Instagram in five daysThe actress who played Rachel Green still doesn’t do Facebook, but she just racked up nearly 15 million followers on Instagram in five days
5:44 p.m. Oct. 20, 2019
- By Mary Kay Linge
U.S. offered to build North Korean beach resort in recent nuclear talks Trump has touted North Korea’s ‘great beaches,’ said in 2018 area could have ‘great hotels’U.S. negotiators dangled a Trumpian carrot before North Korean diplomats during nuclear talks two weeks ago: a promise to complete and expand a tourist resort that has been a favorite project of Kim Jong-un.
5:32 p.m. Oct. 20, 2019
- MarketWatch
Japan's exports fall for 10th consecutive monthTOKYO--Japan's exports declined for the 10th straight month in September as demand continued to slow in the nation's major trade partners such as the U.S. and China. Japan's exports fell 5.2% on year last month due to weakness in demand for chip-making machines and car parts, data released by the Ministry of Finance showed Monday.
4:47 p.m. Oct. 20, 2019
- By Mike Murphy
Christine Lagarde says Trump is hurting global economic stability Former IMF chief warns that in a connected world, nationalism is not the answerChristine Lagarde, former head of the International Monetary Fund, says President Donald Trump is responsible for many of the risks facing the global economy, and warns that the rise of nationalism is not the answer to economic fears.
2:42 p.m. Oct. 20, 2019
- Associated Press
Pelosi makes surprise trip to Jordan to assess Syria crisis House speaker and other lawmakers meet with king to discuss regional stabilityHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a group of American lawmakers on a surprise visit to Jordan to discuss “the deepening crisis” in Syria amid a shaky U.S.-brokered cease-fire.
1:41 p.m. Oct. 20, 2019
- Barrons.com
Ray Dalio Doesn’t See a Market Crash, Just a ‘Great Sag’
Ray Dalio, of Bridgewater Associates, sees similarities to the 1930s on several fronts, but says he expects a “great sag” rather than a market crash ahead.
12:41 p.m. Oct. 20, 2019
- Associated Press
Trump claims U.S. troops are coming home from Syria — but they’re just going to Iraq Defense secretary says U.S. troops not leaving the Middle EastWhile President Donald Trump insists he’s bringing home Americans from “endless wars” in the Mideast, his Pentagon chief says all U.S. troops leaving Syria will go to western Iraq and the American military will continue operations against the Islamic State group.
8:37 a.m. Oct. 20, 2019
- By Quentin Fottrell
Here are the U.S. cities with the highest growth in job openings and wages The analysis was carried out by Glassdoor based across major metro areasThe analysis was carried out by Glassdoor based across major metro areas.
7:52 a.m. Oct. 20, 2019
- By Brett Arends
Two-thirds of households preparing for recession, even as U.S. economy continues to grow Geopolitical news, including Brexit and trade conflict between the U.S. and other countries, have continued to cast cloudsGeopolitical news, including Brexit and trade conflict between the U.S. and other countries, have continued to cast clouds.
5:56 a.m. Oct. 20, 2019
- Barrons.com
U.K. Prime Minister Sends Defiant Letters to EU
Boris Johnson, Britain’s prime minister, has been forced to send a letter to the European Union requesting a delay to Brexit but has sent another one effectively saying he doesn’t mean it.
9:01 p.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- Associated Press
Trump reverses plan to host G-7 at his Doral resort after fierce backlash Critics accused president of enriching his businessResponding to stinging criticism, President Donald Trump on Saturday abruptly reversed his plan to hold the next Group of Seven world leaders’ meeting at his Doral, Fla., golf resort next year.
8:48 p.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- By MarketWatch
It’s time to ditch your ‘60/40’ portfolio — plus other top investing storiesMoney and investing stories resonating with MarketWatch readers this past week.
3:14 p.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- Associated Press
World finance officials pledge to combat global economic slowdown due to trade war In trade wars, “everybody loses,” IMF chief says Global finance ministers and central bank officials wrapped up their fall meetings on Saturday with a pledge to “employ all appropriate tools” to combat the weakest global econonic growth in a decade, but there was little evidence of progress in easing tensions over international trade policy, a major source of the slowdown.
3:02 p.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- By Shawn Langlois
Here’s how this CEO says millennials could solve the coming Social Security crisis Bill Mead explained to CNBC how “incredibly economically impactful things” are about to happen as millennials prioritize necessity spending. Big ticket items, he says, will soon be prioritized over “Apple devices, craft beer and Chipotle burritos.”
2:16 p.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- By Chris Matthews
Blackstone’s billionaire co-founder says investors should worry about these 5 market dilemmas Stephen Schwarzman sees signs of excess in the tech sectorThe private-equity titan says ‘there are a lot of things going on” today that should concern market participants
2:03 p.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- By Nicole Lyn Pesce
What does a ‘middle-class’ budget really look like in today’s economy? These real-life examples show the answer is complicated, and controversialAs the standard picture of middle-class shifts — or in some cases disappears — there’s perhaps no better way to understand the changes than by looking at the real-life budgets of families across the country.
1:29 p.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- By Sanjiv Das
This tax break for first-time home buyers could keep the housing market afloat Federal tax relief for new homeowners would help millennials and support pricesFederal tax relief for new homeowners would help millennials and support prices, writes Sanjiv Das.
11:16 a.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- By Callum Keown
Why the bull market won’t end with a typical crash, says hedge fund billionaire Ray DalioThe U.S. and China may be nearing a tentative, partial trade agreement but the IMF’s new leader has warned even a comprehensive deal won’t be enough to boost global growth.
10:45 a.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- By Andrea Riquier
Why a strong dollar could be a warning sign in this market Normally ‘something gives’ when the greenback gets this strongThe strength of the U.S. dollar doesn’t help U.S. companies — but it’s the relatively perkier yields on U.S. government bonds that’s attracting more capital to the country
7:00 a.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- By George C. Edwards III
The biggest argument for keeping the Electoral College relies on a myth The numbers show that the large states and big cities don’t pick the winnerThe numbers show that the large states and big cities don’t pick the winner.
6:39 a.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- By Mike Murphy
America ‘is under attack from the president,’ ex-special ops commander says Retired Adm. William McRaven says Trump doesn’t believe in the ideals that made America greatThe U.S. commander who oversaw the raid that killed Osama bin Laden says the U.S. is under attack again — “but from within,” and it’s the president doing it.
6:34 a.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- By Tim Mullaney
If the Democrats keep saying crazy things about the economy, Trump will win again Getting the economy wrong means getting the policies — the politics —wrongThe sheer amount of loose talk from Democrats about how capitalism is failing is stunning.
6:34 a.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- By Rex Nutting
U.S. presidents used to pay, not profit, when foreign dignitaries visited Trump will make a buck from the G-7 meeting. In the early days of the U.S., Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison had serious money troubles, in part because of the expense of being president Trump will make a buck from the G-7 meeting at Trump National Doral. In the early days of the U.S., Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison had serious money troubles, in part because of the expense of being president.
6:32 a.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- By Mark Hulbert
This little-known recession indicator is now sending investors and consumers a warning Two gauges of U.S. economic health are telling different stories — and that’s troublingTwo gauges of U.S. economic health are telling different stories — and that’s troubling, writes Mark Hulbert.
5:53 a.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- Barrons.com
Gold Could Get a Boost From a Weak Dollar
With more interest-rate cuts on the way, the dollar should weaken and the precious metal should rise.
5:28 a.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- Associated Press
IMF, World Bank leaders appeal for an end to trade wars Slowdown in global economic growth hurting efforts to help 700 million people living in extreme poverty around world - World Bank’s president, David MalpassThe leaders of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank appealed to their 189 member countries on Friday to resolve widening disagreements on trade and other issues, warning that the divisions threaten to worsen the impact of a global slowdown.
4:44 a.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- By Joy Wiltermuth
Corporate bonds may be paying too little spread to offset fourth-quarter selloff risks Companies less valuable, but investors ‘not getting paid for it’ Investors may be accepting too little compensation on U.S. corporate bonds given growing concerns about the debt binge and recent red flags in the market.
4:00 a.m. Oct. 19, 2019
- By William Watts
Why stock investors shouldn’t ignore this warning signal from the oil market Trade-related worries about growth are taking a toll on oil, could stocks be next?Oil prices might be acting like a warning light when it comes to the stock market, which is trading near all-time highs despite growing concern over the U.S.-China tariff battle and rising global trade tensions.
5:13 p.m. Oct. 18, 2019
- Barrons.com
There Is Opportunity In Emerson Shares, Says Activist
D.E. Shaw is pushing for change at Emerson Electric. The hedge fund says the stock could rise 50% if cost cutting, better governance, and a plan to split the business in two is adopted.
4:52 p.m. Oct. 18, 2019
- Barrons.com
Health-Care Stocks Are on the Mend
Health-care stocks were the best-performing group in the S&P 500 last week, after a dismal performance this year. And their recovery might just be starting.
